What’s Your Favorite Summer Holiday Destination in China?

What’s Your Favorite Summer Holiday Destination in China?
Jun 22, 2010 22:23	#31
COOLSPRINGS Points: Join Date: May 19, 2008 Status: Offline	Every year from May to June during the crabs' reproduction period, the estuary of the Yangtze River is clogged with boats from neighboring provinces. Of course, they are fishing for baby crabs. Compared with Yangchenghu Lake crabs in Jiangsu Province and Honghu Lake crabs in Hubei Province - the country's other two famous crab producing areas - Chongming crustaceans are smaller. Each weighs no more than 150 to 200 grams, yet Chongming crabs are plump and tasty. Female crabs have a round belly while male ones are recognized by its pointed belly. It is commonly said that the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar is the best time to eat female crabs as they are full of protein and roe. The tenth month is better for male crabs. When cooked, the crab gradually changes color from dark green to gold, a sure sign for the best test. Shou An Temple in east Chongming Island. The creamy roe and the white meat under the hard shell are highly nutritious. Each 100 grams of Chongming crab contains 14 grams of protein, 5.9 grams of fat, 129 milligrams of calcium, 145 milligrams of phosphorus, 13 milligrams of iron and plenty of vitamins. Crabs are best consumed soon after purchase. If cooking a hairy crab at home, wrap it properly with straw before steaming to ensure the freshness and tightness of the meat. However, since crabs are considered a "cold" food according to Chinese medicine, one should not eat too many at one time. Usually they are served with ginger and vinegar, eaten along with yellow rice wine, which are "warm" foods. Because of its small size, it is also good to cook Chongming crabs in a flour coating or steam them in oil and brown sauce. Famous hairy crab delicacies include wine preserved crab, meat balls with crab and stewed bean curd with crab ovary. Apart from crabs, Chongming Island is famous for Jin Gua, a yellow melon also called "vegetable jelly." It's in season now and known for its refreshing taste. Locals use it to make cold dishes. The island's other food products include eel, goat, cabbage, fragrant taro and sweet chestnuts. A weak, clear alcohol is also produced on Chongming. The sweet, yet sour beverage is growing in popularity.

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Every year from May to June during the crabs' reproduction period, the estuary of the Yangtze River is clogged with boats from neighboring provinces. Of course, they are fishing for baby crabs.

Compared with Yangchenghu Lake crabs in Jiangsu Province and Honghu Lake crabs in Hubei Province - the country's other two famous crab producing areas - Chongming crustaceans are smaller. Each weighs no more than 150 to 200 grams, yet Chongming crabs are plump and tasty.

Female crabs have a round belly while male ones are recognized by its pointed belly.

It is commonly said that the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar is the best time to eat female crabs as they are full of protein and roe. The tenth month is better for male crabs.

When cooked, the crab gradually changes color from dark green to gold, a sure sign for the best test.

Shou An Temple in east Chongming Island.
The creamy roe and the white meat under the hard shell are highly nutritious.

Each 100 grams of Chongming crab contains 14 grams of protein, 5.9 grams of fat, 129 milligrams of calcium, 145 milligrams of phosphorus, 13 milligrams of iron and plenty of vitamins.

Crabs are best consumed soon after purchase. If cooking a hairy crab at home, wrap it properly with straw before steaming to ensure the freshness and tightness of the meat.

However, since crabs are considered a "cold" food according to Chinese medicine, one should not eat too many at one time.

Usually they are served with ginger and vinegar, eaten along with yellow rice wine, which are "warm" foods.

Because of its small size, it is also good to cook Chongming crabs in a flour coating or steam them in oil and brown sauce.

Famous hairy crab delicacies include wine preserved crab, meat balls with crab and stewed bean curd with crab ovary.

Apart from crabs, Chongming Island is famous for Jin Gua, a yellow melon also called "vegetable jelly." It's in season now and known for its refreshing taste. Locals use it to make cold dishes.

The island's other food products include eel, goat, cabbage, fragrant taro and sweet chestnuts.

A weak, clear alcohol is also produced on Chongming. The sweet, yet sour beverage is growing in popularity.

Jun 30, 2010 04:29	#32
CARIL Points: Join Date: Jun 30, 2010 Status: Offline	Hey Xinjiang province. is my favorite place...I love it

Jun 30, 2010 08:15	#33
JAMESBROWN Points: Join Date: Jun 30, 2010 Status: Offline	I would like to combine culture + summer vacation (beach etc.). So, what is the best place to go? Is it expensive? Is China safe for tourists? Recently I have a Tour In Russia. If any body can help me regarding above queries then I will plan to move china.

Jul 3, 2010 09:39	#34
GUEST53231	Guangdong Province is also good .. cuz .. im in guangdong province .. hehe

Jul 5, 2010 03:59	#35
SALESANN Points: Join Date: Jul 5, 2010 Status: Offline	I wanna to go to Qingdao and drink bear there

Jul 5, 2010 04:33	#36
MARK01 Points: Join Date: Jul 5, 2010 Status: Offline	I love this country CHINA.I wish to go everywhere in china.Thanks.

Jul 7, 2010 04:42	#37
CRAZYBUOY Points: Join Date: Jun 16, 2010 Status: Offline	Shangaxi my favorite place visit in china.

Jul 8, 2010 03:55	#38
SUWABIZ Points: Join Date: Jul 8, 2010 Status: Offline	i want to go to yunnan, dali.

Jul 10, 2010 19:48	#39
HABA Points: Join Date: Apr 15, 2010 Status: Offline	Welcome to Yunnan,it's the best place for summer vocation,spring time all year round,big snow mountains and many mountain tribes living here.

Jul 17, 2010 10:53	#40
INWAYCHINA Points: Join Date: Feb 26, 2010 Status: Offline	WEST LAKE, LUSHAN MOUNTAIN, ETC.

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