Since the majority of the population is Chinese, Chinese food and Dim Sum lunch is also recommended. The most common Chinese dishes include: shark's fin soup, sweet and sour pork, fried chicken, vegetable with beef, steamed fish, bean curd prepared in countless ways, Peking duck, and beggar's chicken.
The Chinese regard eating as an art, which is a comprehensive combination of sight, smell, touch, taste and even sound. Chinese cuisine is a dominant branch from the Chinese culture - the core is taste while the purpose is to preserve health. It is a perfect fusion of color, shape, appearance and flavor. Delicious and nutritious food has been regarded the basics of ordinary life. In a nutshell, there are eight schools of cuisine, which are popularly known as the 'ninth art'. These include food from Beijing, Guangdong, Szechuan, Jiangxu, Zhejiang, Hunan, Anhui and Fujian. Chinese cuisine has a long history and is famous worldwide for its rich flavor and delightful colors. The difference in local climate, history and eating customs in each region has produced local dishes and snacks with their own characteristics and specialty.
