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24 Solar Terms: Awakening of Insects

2019-03-08
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects (Chinese: 惊蛰) falls on March 6 and ends on March 20 this year.

24 Solar Terms: Rain Water

2019-02-19
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Rain Water (Chinese: 雨水) this year starts on Feb 19 and ends on Mar 5.

Oil Chicken (Youji)

2019-01-29
A children's favorite in Zhouzhuang, youji, or oil chicken, is a crispy fried pastry made with flour and sesame. It gets the name because it shapes like a rooster comb.

Turnip cake（luobosibing）

2019-01-29
Originating in Jiangsu province, turnip cake is very popular around Suzhou, Wuxi and Jiangyin.

Douhua (tofu pudding)

2019-01-29
In northern China, douhua is often eaten with soy sauce, thus resulting in a savory flavor, while in the southern part of China, it is served with sweet toppings including cooked peanuts and adzuki beans. Visitors to Zhouzhuang are able to try both of them.

Qingtuanzi (green glutinous rice cakes)

2019-01-29
Qingtuanzi is a type of glutinous rice cake filled with sweetened bean paste, which is popular in Zhouzhuang.

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