As the summer solstice arrives on Sunday, across the wheat fields of the Guanzhong Plain, the first harvest of early summer has just been completed. Fresh grain is milled into new flour, still carrying the fragrance of the earth.
The aroma of freshly made biangbiang noodles mingled with the rhythms of Tang Dynasty music as the Chinese embassy in Washington welcomed more than 7,000 visitors on Saturday.
What makes a perfect banquet an unforgettable evening? One might find the answer in the poems of the Tang Dynasty (618-907), which depict the nightlife of Chang'an, the imperial city in modern-day Xi'an of Shaanxi province, providing rich details and rhetoric beauty.
Xi'an, ancient capital of 13 historic dynasties and starting point of the Silk Road, is a living museum of Chinese cuisine. Let's take a look at the 10 classic Xi'an delicacies.
An international culinary and cultural exchange event on March 14 at the Silk Road Hall in the Central Asia Park, Xi'an, attracted hundreds of friends from various countries, cultural scholars, and locals for a vibrant Silk Road culture market.
The 2025 Black Pearl Restaurant Guide, released on Jan 6, celebrated its 8th annual edition. It lists 370 high-quality restaurants in 34 cities worldwide. Six restaurants from Xi'an earned a coveted spot, showcasing the city's rich culinary heritage.
On Aug 11, the 5th annual food-themed night carnival, "Chang'an Night · My Night" kicked off at Yongxingfang, a street in Xi'an known for its tasty food.
The Food Gallery of Xi'an • Shaanxi History Museum Culture Restaurant opened on April 20 in Xi'an, taking diners on a fascinating journey of gastronomy.