Gong Bao Ji Ding

Flavors of Chengdu

---

April 19th 2011
It is said that you can learn a lot about a culture by the food that they eat. Well, after almost 10 days in Chengdu, I couldn’t agree more. The food here is colorful, spicy, and full of flavor. And when I think about it, the people and the culture are too. Now for those of you who know me, you understand I am quite a picky eater who doesn’t like spicy food. You may be wondering what on earth ... read more

Asia » China » Sichuan » Chengdu

---

For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more