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Zhejiang rice cakes: where the new year rises
It tastes like soft, sweet, and comforting rice cakes, carrying a quiet wish for a year that rises ever higher.
February 12, 2026
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Fish in vinegar gravy a specialty of Zhejiang
The delicacy xihu cu yu, which literally translates to "West Lake fish in vinegar gravy", is a cherished dish of Zhejiang province.
January 7, 2026
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Winter fishing village in Hangzhou brimming with dried fish, festive cheer
Jiuxing fishing village in Sandu town, Jiande, Hangzhou, was steeped in the aroma of sun-dried fish under the winter sun on Dec 27.
January 4, 2026
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Jiande strawberries hit the market, delayed but worth the wait
Jiande, known as China's Strawberry Hometown, has begun its strawberry season, though harvests are running over two weeks later than usual.
December 24, 2025
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An authentic bite of Qiantang traditions
Marinated ducks, Qiantang's savory year-end delicacy, are carefully prepared using a time-honored recipe — marinated for 30 hours and sun-dried to golden perfection.
December 23, 2025
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Morning magic in Hangzhou's Gongshu district
The air is filled with the irresistible aroma of breakfast delights: fried dough sticks, wontons, steamed buns, pan-fried dumplings, and more.
December 15, 2025
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Zhujiu liquor
Though naturally bitter, the fruit has been used in Fuyang district's Wanshi and Dongqiao towns since the 1950s to make a rustic local liquor.
November 27, 2025
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Sweet osmanthus: Preserving autumn in winter
Hangzhou marks the start of winter with a timeless treat: sugar-preserved osmanthus.
November 10, 2025
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