Imperial meals in the Qing Palace were dominated by the Manchu cuisine, but they also included the Shandong and the Suzhou – Hangzhou cuisines. These three cuisines were influenced by and ...

the Grand Canal stretches 1,794 kilometres and links northern Beijing to the southern Hangzhou – with Suzhou standing as the centrepiece of this enormous channel. Recently the Grand Canal was ...

With a focus on seasonality, Suzhou's culinary scene showcases a ... the acclaimed Chinese restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou, where he served as senior sous chef.