{"id":2070,"date":"2026-06-17T06:22:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:22:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/?page_id=2070"},"modified":"2026-06-17T06:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T06:54:32","slug":"food-culture","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/ms\/china-travel-guides\/food-culture\/","title":{"rendered":"Makanan &amp; Budaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:228px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"906\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-1597 size-full\" alt=\"Traditional Chengdu Sichuan hotpot with spicy red broth and fresh ingredients spread on wooden tray\" src=\"https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients.webp\" style=\"object-position:51% 32%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"51% 32%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients.webp 1440w, https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients-300x189.webp 300w, https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients-1024x644.webp 1024w, https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients-768x483.webp 768w, https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients-18x12.webp 18w, https:\/\/chinainsighttravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/chengdu-authentic-sichuan-hotpot-spicy-broth-ingredients-600x378.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ast-global-color-2-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center alignwide has-ast-global-color-4-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-eb42eaa46081d7b53c1cb129d9b55a53\" id=\"just-arrived\">Makanan &amp; Budaya<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e65814311db44d3ffe35f5d332f1445d wp-block-paragraph\">Experience the traditions, flavors, and cultural heritage that make China one of the world&#8217;s most fascinating travel destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cit-shanghai-why\">\n  <div class=\"cit-container\">\n    <div class=\"cit-section-head\">\n      <p class=\"cit-eyebrow\">CHINESE FOOD &amp; CULTURE<\/p>\n      <h2>Explore China&#8217;s Rich Culinary and Cultural Traditions<\/h2>\n      <p class=\"cit-subtitle\">\n       Food and culture are at the heart of every journey. Learn about regional cuisines, local customs, traditional festivals, tea culture, and everyday life across China.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"cit-shanghai-why-grid\">\n      <article class=\"cit-shanghai-why-card\">\n        <h3>Regional Chinese Cuisine<\/h3>\n        <p>Discover the unique flavors of Sichuan, Cantonese, Jiangnan, and other regional cuisines.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"cit-shanghai-why-card\">\n        <h3>Festivals &amp; Traditions<\/h3>\n        <p>Explore major festivals, celebrations, and cultural customs throughout the year.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"cit-shanghai-why-card\">\n        <h3>Local Life &amp; Etiquette<\/h3>\n        <p>Practical cultural tips to help you travel confidently and respectfully.<\/p>\n      <\/article>\n\n      <article class=\"cit-shanghai-why-card\">\n        <h3>Cultural Heritage<\/h3>\n        <p>Explore ancient folk arts, calligraphy, and intangible heritage that offer a 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