Chinese eat snakes and snake soup as a form of medicine.
In China snakes have long been used in traditional Chinese medicine; it was first mentioned in a Chinese agriculture and medicinal plant book in 100AD.
People in China also eat snake soup because they believe it eases the symptoms of arthritis, improves blood circulation and ups the male sex drive.
For breakfast the Chinese usually eat foods such as soybean milk and deep-fried dough sticks, steamed buns, tofu pudding, wheat noodles, or rice noodles.
Chinese daily meals also consist of four food groups: grains, vegetables, fruit, and meat.
Because of lactose intolerance, Chinese do not consume large amounts of dairy products. Instead, Chinese substitute these with soymilk and tofu, which also contain large amounts of protein and calcium.
Mealtimes in China are not very fixed; it depends on the individual.
But with the timetables of work and school, the common mealtimes for Chinese are usually these three: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Knowing when and what Chinese eat may help you have a more "in tune" trip.
Some of the most popular food dishes that Chinese People love to eat include.
No. 1 Hotpot. Hot Pot.
No. 2 Sichuan Pork.
No. 3 Braised Pork Balls in Gravy.
No. 4 Shrimp with Vermicelli and Garlic.
No. 5 Dumplings.
No. 6 Chow Mein.
No. 7 Peking Roasted Duck.
No. 8 Steamed Vermicelli Rolls.