For those who travel to China, the scenic spots and ancient civilization are (attract) things, and so is Chinese food and drink. Like music, dance and painting, eating is also an art in China and Chinese cuisine (list) as one of the tops in the field of world cuisine.
Nobody could tell exactly how many restaurants a specific city has, let alone the roadside eateries (饭馆) (distribute) in streets and back lanes. Wherever you would like to eat, in the restaurants the roadside eateries, make sure that the restaurant is clean and the food is (fresh) prepared and hot.
Chinese regard eating as an art, is a comprehensive combination of sight, smell, touch, taste and even sound. Chinese cuisine is an important branch from the Chinese culture and the core is taste while the purpose is (preserve) health.
It is a perfect combination of colour, shape, (appear) and flavor. Delicious and nutritious food has been regarded the basics of ordinary life.
Chinese cuisine has a long history and is famous worldwide its rich tastes and delightful colours. The difference in local climate, history and eating customs in each region has produced local dishes and snacks with their own (characteristic).