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Qiandao fish head delicacy
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A chef holds a fish from Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
A chef holds a fish from Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

A chef holds a fish from Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN
This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

This image shows local produce served in a restaurant near Qiandao Lake, Zhejiang Province. /CGTN

Qiandao Lake fish soup. /CGTN
Qiandao Lake fish soup. /CGTN

Qiandao Lake fish soup. /CGTN

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Stewed "thunder bamboo." /CGTN

Stewed "thunder bamboo." /CGTN

Baked tofu with green and red chilies. /CGTN
Baked tofu with green and red chilies. /CGTN

Baked tofu with green and red chilies. /CGTN

Set against the backdrop of Qiandao Lake's pristine beauty, this dining experience encapsulates Hangzhou's fondness for balanced flavors with meticulous preparation. From the exquisite fish head and the unique thunder bamboo which only emerges after a spring thunderstorm, to the aromatic spices infusing the baked tofu, every dish is testament to the region's culinary finesse.

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