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“Fire Spoon”: A Lesser-Known Dongbei Treat
These bite-sized beef pastries come with a heroic origin story
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TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Chinese Trees and Their Meanings
Symbolism of eight common trees in Chinese culture
TRAVEL
Hitting the Slopes: Where to Ski in China?
One of China’s top destinations for snow sports, Jilin is full of world-class ski resorts you shouldn’t miss
TRAVEL
Yak of All Trades: Tibetan New Year with Herders on the Plateau
A New Year celebration on the plateau showcases modern Tibetan herding culture
FOOD
Anything Goose in this Classic Northeast Chinese Dish
Cozy up for winter in Dongbei with stewed goose in an iron wok
FOOD
Give Me Anything But Dumplings this Lunar New Year
What other foods do Chinese eat during the Lunar New Year?
LIFE
Best (and Worst) Tiger Fashions this Lunar New Year
International brands have released their annual animal zodiac-themed products—we rate them here
TRAVEL
The Sacred White Mountain on the China-DPRK Border
Formed by violent volcanic eruptions, the precipitous and mystical Mount Changbai continues to intrigue the curious and the brave
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Gimme Sugar: Fujian’s Ancient Sugar-Making Traditions Live On
Sugar-making in Longyan, Fujian province, is the sweetest job in town
ENTERTAINMENT
Viral Revival: Making Traditional Clothing Cool Again
Fashion influencer Ao Luojia talks about internet fame and updating traditional “hanfu” for modern tastes
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
Make ’Em Laugh: How a Northeast Folk Performance Escaped Decline
By blending tradition with modern pop culture, northeastern “errenzhuan” was catapulted into the big leagues of Chinese showbusiness—but at what cost?
TRADITIONAL CULTURE
The Last Shamans of the Changbai Mountains
In Jilin province, shamans adapt ancient beliefs to the modern context
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