Chaozhou cuisine is famous worldwide. With delicacies to be found at every corner, Chaozhou is recognized as a city of gastronomy. Among so many delectable delights, which one stands out as the most representative? You will find the answer in CCTV’s “Intangible Cultural Heritages of China.” During their excursion to Guangdong, the camera crew filmed Chaozhou’s characteristic, exquisite delicacies, giving viewers a chance to savor the local food via their lenses.

As soon as they entered the food court of Paifang Street, or Arch Street, host Long Yang and guests Shan Jixiang and He Bing were greeted by the tantalizing aroma of braised goose. This classic dish is frequently served at homemade meals shared by family members and grand banquets for visitors. The trio took a bite of the braised goose and nodded their approval.

Beef meatballs are another typical and popular dish in Chaozhou. The trio showed great interest in these cute little meatballs in the show.

Food is an essential component of Chaozhou. Sitting at a table of local delicacies, the trio tasted everyday dishes with symbolic significance and fusion combining Chinese and foreign culinary arts while appreciating the locals’ cooking expertise and skillful handling of ingredients. They enjoyed this gastronomic treat very much.

As the home of Chaozhou cuisine, the city has vigorously promoted its rich culinary culture in recent years. It takes the application for UCCN City of Gastronomy as an opportunity to pass down and develop the local culinary culture and increase global recognition for the local cuisine, which is among the best in China.