Tag: chongqing
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What is hotpot and how do you eat it?
Hotpot (火锅, huǒguō) is much more than a simple dish in Chinese cuisine; it represents a complete social experience where the act of eating becomes a celebration shared with friends and family. This cooking method, which consists of a boiling pot in the center of the table where diners submerge and cook various ingredients, has…
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Jinyunshan Natural Reserve, Chongqing
🌿 Discover Chongqing’s natural sanctuary: Jinyunshan National Reserve 🌿Chongqing isn’t just skyscrapers and colorful lights. Just 30 minutes from the city center, you’ll find a fantastic place for a peaceful walk through the forest, free from tourists, noise, and crowds. These green mountains are full of hiking trails, with well-marked routes to various points of…
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Chinese gastronomy
A Journey Through Ancient Flavors Chinese cuisine, with over 5,000 years of history, represents one of the oldest and most complex culinary traditions in the world. What we know today as Chinese cuisine is the result of centuries of evolution, adaptation, and innovation that have given rise to a universe of flavors, techniques, and culinary…
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What to see in Chongqing in 2025
In the heart of southwest China, surrounded by mountains and bathed by the Yangtsé and Jialing rivers, the city of Chongqing (重庆, Chongqìng), one of the four municipalities under central jurisdiction of the country with Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin is majestically. This megaciudad, known as the “mountain city” or “city of the fog”, represents one…