- RecipesHot and Sour Soup
Hot and sour soup is not from Beijing, but from the Sichuan Province. It is a staple at all the Chinese restaurants in the world. Literally “peppered vinegar soup” is a dish of Sichuan cuisine that consists of a thickened broth, seasoned with black pepper and hot pepper, flavored with vinegar.
- CultureChina
Chinese culture is distinctive and ranks as the predominant culture of East Asia. The fact that China is one of the oldest organized civilizations has translated to tons of explanations of Chinese culture. The culture of the Chinese people at present day is heavily influenced by the traditions that have been passed down.
- Special SightsSpecial sights
This city in the epicenter of Beijing got its name by being the earthly counterpart to the home of the celestial emperor where no one could enter without his permission. The Forbidden City is packed with history so you can easily lose yourself in the sights and sounds.
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North Korea is a country in East Asia, constituting the northern part of the Korean Peninsula. It borders China and Russia to the north, at the Yalu and Tumen rivers, and South Korea to the south at the Korean Demilitarized Zone. Its western border is formed by the Yellow Sea, while its eastern border is defined by the Sea of Japan.
Vietnam is a country in Southeast Asia. Located at the eastern edge of mainland Southeast Asia, it covers 311,699 square kilometres. Vietnam borders China to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, and shares maritime borders with Thailand through the Gulf of Thailand, and the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia through the South China Sea.
Laos is a socialist state and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia. At the heart of the Indochinese Peninsula, Laos is bordered by Myanmar and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southeast, and Thailand to the west and southwest.
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