Dining

More than just sour

When it comes to Chinese cuisine, high-quality vinegar provides a distinctive zing that can turn a dish into a prized part of the nation's cultural heritage.
Rose-shaped steamed buns delight in Shanxi

The rose-shaped huamo, or decorated steamed bun, has become popular with customers in Taiyuan, Shanxi province.
Zitui bun

People in Shanxi province have a tradition of eating Zitui bun on Tomb-Sweeping Day to commemorate Jie Zitui, a famous ancient hermit.
Shanxi to promote local delicacies during winter vacation

For those seeking a winter vacation that highlights a culinary exploration, Shanxi province is an ideal choice.
Taiyuan Yangzage

Yangzage is also known as Yangzasui, a noted snack in Shanxi. Usually, the shops fire up a big pot to make soup stock. Yangza, or sheep haslet, is then put into the pot.
Taigu sesame seed cake

Originating from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), Taigu sesame seed cake popular in Taigu district of Jinzhong city is an ideal tourist souvenir for its long shelf-life, sweet, crisp and fragrant taste.
Taiyuan Shaomei

Shaomei, a traditional snack in Taiyuan, was once a dish at celebratory feasts of rich people in Shanxi's rural areas. Making shaomei is complex and a wood stick is required to craft its flower-shaped brim.

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