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Springtime in Eastern China: Exploring the Birthplace of Tea
From bustling night markets to fine-dining institutions, this journey down China’s east coast reveals the story of countless delicious dishes and culinary traditions. 
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Stories About China

The "Manchu-Han Imperial Banquet" brought peace to an empire, so the story goes.

The Greatest Banquet in Chinese History That Never Was

How grilled ape, braised bear paw, and steamed camel hump came to symbolize national unity.
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How a Fruit Basket From Mao Made China Mad for Mangoes

Regifting the fruit created a potent political symbol.
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An aerial view of a villager drying bamboo sticks to produce bamboo chopsticks in Ji'an, in China's Jiangxi Province, on October 11, 2019.

Picturing China's Bamboo Chopstick Industry From the Sky

Aerial views highlight a sliver of the huge business.
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10 Unique Beaches From Around the World
Driftwood Beach at dusk.
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Padar Island and its crystal-clear turquoise water.
Black Sand Beach

10 Unique Beaches From Around the World

From bright red grass to stranded shipwrecks, these beaches are anything but ordinary.

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Including Driftwood Beach, Red Beach , and Padar Island