Dining

Hand-pulled noodles connect cultures across continents

With swift, practiced hands, 42-year-old Peng Jingjing twists, stretches, and folds dough into slender strands before a dozen students at the I. E. S. Hotel Escuela in Madrid, bringing the art of hand-pulled noodles to life.
Lanzhou adds creative twist to tangyuan for Lantern Festival

Sweet glutinous rice balls, known as yuanxiao or tangyuan, take center stage on dining tables across China as Lantern Festival arrives today.
Guan guan tea: Gansu's warming winter ritual in Lanzhou

In the heart of winter, a warm scene unfolds across Lanzhou, Gansu province. People gather around stoves, watching a fist-sized clay pot simmer with tea bricks, charred jujubes, and goji berries.
Hezhou Tanggua: A sweet winter tradition in Linxia, Gansu

In the winter memories of Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, Hezhou tanggua (a kind of candy made of maltose; literally "sugar melon") holds a special place as a beloved seasonal treat.
Gansu artisans celebrate Qixi Festival with exquisite handmade offerings

In celebration of the upcoming Qixi Festival, a unique "feast of qiaoguo" is taking shape in Xihe county, Longnan, Gansu province.
Gansu Dongxiang: Local love of a bowl of Jiangshui Noddles

Jiangshui Noodles from Dongxiang of Linxia Hui autonomous prefecture, Gansu province, has become a signature local cuisine thanks to their unique production process and refreshing flavor.

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