Chinese Culture: Food (中国文化·饮食 )

Foreigners who have been to China not only marvel at the numerous types of Chinese local foods, but also admire the rich variety of their tastes. Though dishes in various areas have different tastes, "good colors, smells and tastes" is the ideal for all dishes. Chinese people set great store by enjoyment of good foods in all aspects of life, pursuing their own "art of eating."The cultural influence of Chinese diet in the world has significantly gone beyond the mere action of eating.