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
Qiandao Lake fish soup. /CGTN
Qiandao Lake fish soup. /CGTN
Stewed "thunder bamboo." /CGTN
Stewed "thunder bamboo." /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.