Lamb stew, cooked until meat falls off the bone and served alongside thick, chewy noodles - this is the type of food that cuts through northern China's winter chill.
Farther south, warmer climates support more crops. Fresh, stir-fried greens might go with dim sum in Guangdong or punctuate a spicy meal in Sichuan. Lychee, durian and other fruits ripen the air.
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