Hainan’s Beachside BBQs Redefine Chinese New Year Celebrations in 2026
As the 2026 Spring Festival approaches, Hainan’s beachside barbecue feasts offer a unique blend of island charm and cultural tradition for travelers and families.
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As the 2026 Spring Festival approaches, Hainan’s beachside barbecue feasts offer a unique blend of island charm and cultural tradition for travelers and families.
Xizang’s traditional breakfast of sweet tea, fried bread, and noodles gains cultural and economic significance in 2026, blending heritage with modern appeal.
Changzhou villagers craft symbolic rice cakes for 2026 Lunar New Year, blending culinary tradition with auspicious wishes for prosperity, health, and good fortune.
Discover Hainan’s Danjia floating villages, where centuries-old maritime traditions meet sustainable gastronomy. A culinary journey blending heritage and innovation in 2025.
Discover a vibrant array of Asian flavors, from refreshing fruit yogurt bowls to the golden lucky coin pizza for the Spring Festival, aromatic gigot rice, and sizzling grilled fish combining spicy and savory in one dish.
Discover how to eat hairy crab like a pro using the traditional eight-piece set. Learn the steps to savor every bite and embrace a rich culinary tradition that turns dining into art.
Delong Hotpot, the essence of Ningxia cuisine, unites families nationwide during Chinese New Year’s Eve with its rich flavors and warm traditions.
German student Lukas navigates his new life in China, moving beyond sandwiches to explore the rich culinary landscape with the help of his international roommates in a heartwarming cultural adventure.
Ardy Ferguson of Hong Kong has been crowned Asia’s best young chef at the regional final of the San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition and will represent Asia at the global finals in Milan next year.
Discover how Dafang County in Guizhou Province celebrates a bountiful chili pepper harvest, as locals bring in their renowned wrinkled peppers that have earned international acclaim since the 1950s.
Experience the unique flavor of Suzhou mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival. Discover how these delicate, flaky pastries with rich, savory fillings offer a delightful twist on traditional mooncakes.
Discover the famed Hou’an Rice Noodles in Hainan’s Hou’an Town. This delicately handmade dish offers an unforgettable blend of flavors, making it a must-try for every traveler.
Explore the traditional art of making rice vermicelli noodles—a culinary heritage resulting in light, bouncy, and fluffy noodles cherished across Asia.
Discover Xinjiang’s iconic whole roast lamb—a culinary treasure of tradition and flavor. Experience tender, marinated lamb roasted to perfection; a must-try for lovers of authentic Asian cuisine.
Discover the rich and delicate flavors of Fuzhou cuisine, where sea and woodland ingredients blend to create exquisite dishes like Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, rouyan, fish balls, and banmian.
Sweet Planet’s fifth episode ‘Sweet Collisions’ delves into Asia’s culinary richness, exploring how sweet, sour, and spicy flavors interplay in dishes like Pakistan’s gulab jamun and Suzhou’s mandarin fish.
Explore how Asia’s chefs blend sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in unique dishes like Pakistan’s gulab jamun and Macao’s baked apples.
Discover how everyday life inspires Asian culinary innovators in “Sweet Inspiration,” the fourth episode of “Sweet Planet,” showcasing creative treats bridging cultures through taste.
Discover Hainan’s traditional desserts, including the brown sugar nine-layer cake and the irresistible red bean cake—must-try treats for any dessert lover visiting the island.
Seafood fried rice noodles in Hainan are a must-try for visitors. Loaded with fresh seafood, this local favorite delights locals and tourists, capturing the essence of Hainan’s culinary heritage.