7. Culinary heritage

Chinese food has a regional taste. Sichuan people like extra spicy, Beijing people like not-so-spicy yet not so sweet, Shanghai people prefer a sweet taste and Dong-Bei people love spicy, sweet and potent. Their unique taste preference has lot to do with the climate and heritage. The culinary heritage of Chinese food extends back many centuries.

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