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73-652: A number of different styles contribute to Chinese cuisine, but perhaps the best known and most influential are Guangdong cuisine , Shandong cuisine , Huaiyang cuisine , and Sichuan cuisine . These styles are distinctive from one another due to the factors such as availability of resources, climate , geography , history , cooking techniques and lifestyle. One style may favor the generous use of garlic and shallots over chili and spices, while another may favor preparing seafood over other meats and fowl . Jiangsu cuisine favors cooking techniques such as braising and stewing , while Sichuan cuisine employs baking . Hairy crab

146-422: A bright, brown sauce), clear crab shell meatballs (pork meatballs in crab shell powder, fatty, yet fresh), and Yangzhou steamed jerky strips (dried tofu, chicken, ham and pea leaves). Hunan cuisine ( 湘菜 ; Xiāngcài ) is well known for its hot spicy flavor, fresh aroma, and deep color. Common cooking techniques include stewing, stir-frying, pot-roasting, braising, and smoking. Due to the high agricultural output of

219-419: A diverse range of cooking techniques and utilizes a variety of seafood ingredients. It is characterized by its incorporation of both clear broth and creamy soups. Common offerings on local menus often include braised abalone , fried sea cucumbers , sweet and sour carp , braised pork intestines, and Dezhou chicken, a marinated chicken dish originating from the city of Dezhou. Fujian cuisine ( 闽菜 ; mǐncài )

292-451: A few counties in the southwest bordering Jiangxi province; and the Huizhou dialects are spoken in about ten counties in the far south, a small but highly diverse and unique group of Chinese dialects. Huangmeixi , which originated in the environs of Anqing in southwestern Anhui, is a form of traditional Chinese opera popular across China. Huiju , a form of traditional opera originating in

365-484: A few other spices are also used, but often sparingly. Although Cantonese cooks pay much attention to the freshness of their primary ingredients, Cantonese cuisine also uses a long list of preserved food items to add flavour to a dish. This may be influenced by Hakka cuisine , since the Hakkas were once a dominant group occupying imperial Hong Kong and other southern territories. Some items gain very intense flavours during

438-566: A flat-bottomed pot (as opposed to a round-bottomed wok ). Usually this is a saucepan or braising pan (see clay pot cooking ). Such dishes are cooked by covering and steaming, making the rice and ingredients very hot and soft. Usually the ingredients are layered on top of the rice with little or no mixing in between. Many standard combinations exist. A number of dishes are traditionally served in Cantonese restaurants only at dinner time. Dim sum restaurants stop serving bamboo -basket dishes after

511-583: A sweet soup. Many varieties of tong sui are also found in other Chinese cuisines. Some desserts are traditional, while others are recent innovations. The more expensive restaurants usually offer their specialty desserts. Sugar water is the general name of dessert in Guangdong province. It is cooked by adding water and sugar to some other cooking ingredients. Certain Cantonese delicacies consist of parts taken from rare or endangered animals, which raises controversy over animal rights and environmental issues . This

584-626: A unique cultural sphere. After the Qin dynasty unified China in 221 BC, the territory of modern Anhui belonged to different prefectures, including Jiujiang, Zhang, Tang, and Sishui. The lands became part of the Yang , Yu , and Xu prefectures during the Han dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD). During the Three Kingdoms era (222–280), Anhui was dominated at various times by Eastern Wu and Cao Wei . By

657-493: A variety of toppings such as fish balls , beef balls , or fish slices . Siu mei ( 烧味 ; 燒味 ; shāo wèi ; siu1 mei6 ) is essentially the Chinese rotisserie style of cooking. Unlike most other Cantonese dishes, siu mei solely consists of meat, with no vegetables. Lou mei ( 卤味 ; 滷味 ; lǔ wèi ; lou5 mei6 ) is the name given to dishes made from internal organs , entrails and other left-over parts of animals. It

730-471: A vegetable and the latter are usually used as mere garnish in most dishes. In Cantonese cuisine, ingredients such as sugar , salt , soy sauce , rice wine , corn starch , vinegar , scallion and sesame oil suffice to enhance flavour, although garlic is heavily used in some dishes, especially those in which internal organs, such as entrails, may emit unpleasant odours. Ginger , chili peppers , five-spice powder , powdered black pepper , star anise and

803-635: A wide variety of local herbs and vegetables. The Anhui Province is particularly endowed with fresh bamboo and mushroom crops. Also known as Anhui Cuisine Shandong cuisine ( 鲁菜 ; lǔcài ), also commonly known as Lu cuisine, is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from the Shandong Province . Shandong cuisine enjoyed significant patronage from the imperial families of the Ming and Qing dynasties, contributing prominently to imperial cuisine and gaining popularity across North China . Shandong cuisine encompasses

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876-558: Is Hefei . The province is located across the basins of the Yangtze and Huai rivers , bordering Jiangsu and Zhejiang to the east, Jiangxi to the south, Hubei and Henan to the west, and Shandong to the north. With a population of 61 million, Anhui is the 9th most populous province in China. It is the 22nd largest Chinese province based on area, and the 12th most densely-populated region of all 34 Chinese provincial regions. Anhui's population

949-593: Is a highly sought after local delicacy in Shanghai , as it can be found in lakes within the region. Peking duck and dim-sum are other popular dishes well known outside of China. Based on the raw materials and ingredients used, the method of preparation and cultural differences, a variety of foods with different flavors and textures are prepared in different regions of the country. Many traditional regional cuisines rely on basic methods of preservation such as drying , salting , pickling , and fermentation . Historically,

1022-461: Is a medium size deciduous tree whose natural range is restricted to the valleys of the Langya limestone mountains of Chu Xian . The tree was most commonly found on the flood plains, indicating a tolerance of periodic inundation. U. gaussenii is now the world's rarest and most endangered elm species, with only approximately 30 trees known to survive in the wild in 2009. The province is also home to

1095-732: Is a regional cuisine that emphasizes the minimal use of sauce which brings out the original taste of food itself. It is known for dim sum , a Cantonese term for small hearty dishes, which became popular in Hong Kong in the early 20th century. These bite-sized portions are prepared using traditional cooking methods such as frying, steaming, stewing, and baking. It is designed so that one person may taste an assortment of different dishes in bite-size. Some of these may include rice rolls , lotus leaf rice , turnip cakes , buns, jiaozi -style dumplings, stir-fried green vegetables, congee porridge , soups, etc. The Cantonese style of dining, yum cha , combines

1168-676: Is a type of fermented and salted black soybean. Zhejiang cuisine ( 浙菜 ; Zhècài or 浙江菜 ; zhèjiāngcài ) derives from the native cooking styles of the Zhejiang region. The dishes are not greasy, having instead a fresh, soft flavor with a mellow fragrance. The cuisine consists of at least four styles, each of which originated from different cities in the province: Other regions and ethnic groups with unique dishes and styles are represented in China, including Macau , Taiwan , and many more. Many dishes in this region originated in Manchu cuisine , but it

1241-501: Is also heavily influenced by the cuisines of Russia , Beijing , Mongolia , and Shandong . It partially relies on preserved foods and large portions due to the region's harsh winters and relatively short growing seasons. Gansu cuisine is the regional cooking style of the Han Chinese, deeply influenced by the local Hui people in the Gansu province of Northwestern China . Hainan cuisine

1314-695: Is also used to refer to the Wan River and Mount Tianzhu . The provincial government of Anhui includes a Governor, Provincial Congress, the People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Provincial Higher People's Court. Aside from managing local government departments, the Anhui provincial government manages 16 cities, 62 counties, 43 county-level districts and 1,522 townships. Anhui's total GDP ranked 14th among China's 31 province-level regions as of 2022 . Anhui

1387-600: Is derived from the cooking styles of the peoples of Hainan Province in China . The food is lighter, less oily, and more mildly seasoned than that of the Chinese mainland . Seafood predominates the menu, as prawn, crab, and freshwater and ocean fish are widely available. Hakka cuisine is the cooking style of the Hakka people , and it may also be found in parts of Taiwan and in countries with significant overseas Hakka communities. It emphasizes

1460-552: Is famous for the She Inkstone , one of the most preferred types of inkstones (a required tool in traditional calligraphy). Anhui has some good universities. Most universities in Anhui are located in Hefei, Wuhu, Bengbu, Maanshan, some of them are pretty well known. Specifically, Hefei is one of the most important research central cities in China with leading basic scientific research capability. Anhui's principal tourism sites include

1533-446: Is influenced by Fujian's coastal position and mountainous terrain. Woodland delicacies such as edible mushrooms and bamboo shoots are also utilized. Slicing techniques are valued in the cuisine and utilized to enhance the flavor, aroma, and texture of seafood and other foods. Fujian cuisine is often served in a broth or soup, with cooking techniques including braising, stewing, steaming, and boiling. Jiangsu cuisine ( 苏菜 ; sūcài )

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1606-433: Is known for its use of wild game and herbs, both land and sea, and comparatively simple methods of preparation. Anhui has a high concentration of traditional products related to calligraphy: Xuanzhou (today Xuancheng ) and Huizhou (today Huangshan City ) are revered for producing Xuan Paper and Hui Ink , respectively, which are traditionally considered the best types of paper and ink for Chinese calligraphy . She County

1679-401: Is located at No.317, Suzhou Road. The Provincial Higher People's Court is located at no. 472 Changjiang Rd. Typically, annual provincial congress meeting is held in the first quarter of each year shortly before national congress meeting and the annual meeting of CPPCC is held in the first quarter or the fourth quarter of each year. Agriculture in Anhui varies according to the climate zones. To

1752-402: Is mostly composed of Han Chinese . Languages spoken within the province include Lower Yangtze Mandarin , Wu , Hui , Gan and small portion of Central Plains Mandarin . The name "Anhui" derives from the names of two cities: Anqing and Huizhou (now Huangshan City ). The abbreviation for Anhui is Wǎn ( 皖 ), corresponding to the historical state of Wan  [ zh ] , and

1825-601: Is odourless and, in Cantonese culinary arts, is best cooked by steaming. For instance, in some recipes, only a small amount of soy sauce , ginger and spring onion is added to steamed fish. In Cantonese cuisine, the light seasoning is used only to bring out the natural sweetness of the seafood. As a rule of thumb, the spiciness of a dish is usually negatively correlated to the freshness of the ingredients. Noodles are served either in soup broth or fried. These are available as home-cooked meals, on dim sum side menus, or as street food at dai pai dongs , where they can be served with

1898-481: Is often due to alleged health benefits of certain animal products. For example, the continued spreading of the idea that shark cartilage can cure cancer has led to decreased shark populations even though scientific research has found no evidence to support the credibility of shark cartilage as a cancer cure. Anhui Anhui is an inland province located in East China . Its provincial capital and largest city

1971-535: Is one of the major components of Chinese cuisine, which consists of the styles of Huai'an, Yangzhou, Nanjing, Suzhou and Zhenjiang dishes. It is especially popular in the lower reach of the Yangtze River. Huaiyang cuisine , one of the Four Great Traditions, is a style of Jiangsu cuisine. Typical courses of Jiangsu cuisine are Jinling salted dried duck (Nanjing's most famous dish), crystal meat (pork heels in

2044-636: Is structured in a dual party-government system like all other governing institutions in mainland China. The Governor of Anhui ( 安徽省省长 ) is the highest-ranking official in the Anhui Provincial People's Government. However, in the province's dual party-government governing system, the Governor has less power than the Anhui Chinese Communist Party Provincial Committee Secretary ( 安徽省委书记 ), colloquially termed

2117-573: Is the Yangtze River . The highest peak in Anhui is Lotus Peak, part of Huangshan in southeastern Anhui. It has an altitude of 1873 m (6,145 ft). Major rivers include the Huai River in the north and the Yangtze in the south. The largest lake is Lake Chaohu situated in the center of the province, with an area of about 800 km (310 sq mi). The southeastern part of the province near

2190-622: Is the cuisine of Guangdong province of China, particularly the provincial capital Guangzhou , and the surrounding regions in the Pearl River Delta including Hong Kong and Macau . Strictly speaking, Cantonese cuisine is the cuisine of Guangzhou or of Cantonese speakers, but it often includes the cooking styles of all the speakers of Yue Chinese languages in Guangdong. The Teochew cuisine and Hakka cuisine of Guangdong are considered their own styles. However, scholars may categorize Guangdong cuisine into three major groups based on

2263-490: Is widely available in southern Chinese regions. All Cantonese-style cooked meats, including siu mei , lou mei and preserved meat can be classified as siu laap ( 烧腊 ; 燒臘 ; shāo là ; siu1 laap6 ). Siu laap also includes dishes such as: A typical dish may consist of offal and half an order of multiple varieties of roasted meat. The majority of siu laap is white meat . Little pot rice ( 煲仔饭 ; 煲仔飯 ; bāozǎifàn ; bou1 zai2 faan6 ) are dishes cooked and served in

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2336-652: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In 1938, large areas in north and central Anhui were severely damaged by the decision of President Chiang Kai-shek to demolish a critical dam on the Yellow River , hoping that would physically impede the ongoing invasion by the Imperial Japanese Army and prevent them from capturing Zhengzhou . Within only ten days of the dam breaking, the water and sands drowned all of north and middle area of this province, resulting in

2409-703: The Chinese alligator ( Alligator sinensis , simplified Chinese : 扬子鳄 ; traditional Chinese : 揚子 鱷 ; pinyin : yángzǐ'è ), also known as the Yangtze alligator , China alligator, or historically the muddy dragon, a critically endangered crocodilian . Anhui is divided into sixteen prefecture-level divisions : all prefecture-level cities : These 16 prefecture-level cities are in turn subdivided into 104 county-level divisions (45 districts , 9 county-level cities , and 50 counties ). Those are in turn divided into 1,512 township-level divisions (997 towns , 230 townships , 9 ethnic townships , and 276 subdistricts ). The Politics of Anhui Province

2482-670: The Hui , Monguor people , and Tibetans in the Qinghai province in Northwest China . Tibetan cuisine is traditionally served with bamboo chopsticks, in contrast to other Himalayan cuisines, which are eaten by hand. Small soup bowls are used, and the wealthier Tibetans ate from bowls of gold and silver. The cuisine of Xinjiang reflects the region's many ethnic groups , and refers particularly to Uyghur cuisine. Signature ingredients include roasted mutton , kebabs , roasted fish and rice. Because of

2555-512: The Huizhou -speaking areas of southern Anhui, is one of the major precursors of Beijing Opera ; in the 1950s, Huiju (which had disappeared) was revived. Luju is a type of traditional opera found across central Anhui, from east to west. Anhui cuisine is one of the eight great traditions of Chinese cuisine . Combining elements of cooking from northern Anhui, south-central Anhui, and the Huizhou-speaking areas of southern Anhui, Anhui cuisine

2628-578: The Neolithic period (8000–2000 BC). In relation to these cultures, archeologists have discovered through excavation a 4500-year-old city called the Nanchengzi Ruins in Guzhen County , after they discovered a Neolithic city wall and a moat that was part of a much larger and integrated city in the region during their 2013 disinterment. There are many historical sites located in the province dating to

2701-468: The Self-Strengthening Movement led by Li Hongzhang during the later Qing; at this time, western weapons, factories and administrative theories were being introduced into China. Over the next 50 years, Anhui became one of the country's most radically liberal areas, with important 20th-century figures moving to the province, like the poet and diplomat Hu Shih , and Chen Duxiu , the founder of

2774-680: The Song dynasty (960–1279), the economy and culture of area was flourishing. Anhui became part of the province of Henan during the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368); during the Ming dynasty the area was directly administrated by the imperial capital in Nanjing . Anhui and Jiangsu were merged into one province under the Qing dynasty (1644–1912) until 1666, during the reign of the Kangxi Emperor . It played an important role in

2847-612: The Third Front campaign to build basic and national defense industries in protected locations, in case of invasion by the Soviet Union or United States. The centerpiece of the Shanghai Small Third Front was the "rear base" in Anhui which served as "a multi-function manufacturing base for anti-aircraft and anti-tank weaponry". During the late 1990s Anhui became one of China's fastest-growing provinces. The province forms part of

2920-1021: The Tongling Yangtze River Bridge , was completed in 1995. As of October 2014, Anhui had four bridges across the Yangtze, at Ma'anshan , Wuhu , Tongling, and Anqing . Anhui lacked a developed railway network until this century: most cities are now connected by a high-speed train system. Hefei South railway station is the high-speed train hub. The province set an ambitious plan from 2015 to 2025 for highways including: G3 Beijing-Taipei Expressway G40 Shanghai-Xi'an Expressway G42 Shanghai-Chengdu Expressway S24 Changshu-Hefei Expressway Hefei and Wuhu have subway systems. The Hefei Metro has 2 completed lines, 3 lines under construction and another 10 lines planned. The Wuhu Metro has 2 subway lines under construction and another 3 lines planned. The province has 5 major commercial airports and another 4 are under construction. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport and Huangshan International Airport are

2993-430: The drying / preservation / oxidation process and some foods are preserved to increase their shelf life. Some chefs combine both dried and fresh varieties of the same items in a dish. Dried items are usually soaked in water to rehydrate before cooking. These ingredients are generally not served a la carte , but rather with vegetables or other Cantonese dishes. A number of dishes have been part of Cantonese cuisine since

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3066-439: The yum cha period (equivalent to afternoon tea ) and begin offering an entirely different menu in the evening. Some dishes are standard while others are regional. Some are customised for special purposes such as Chinese marriages or banquets. Salt and pepper dishes are one of the few spicy dishes. After the evening meal, most Cantonese restaurants offer tong sui ( 糖水 ; táng shuǐ ; tong4 seoi2 ; 'sugar water'),

3139-469: The "Anhui Party Chief". Most provincial government departments and the Governor office are located at No.1 Zhongshan Road, moved from old downtown of Hefei since 2016. Provincial government is responsible to manage 16 prefecture-level cities, 105 counties, 1845 townships and different departments in Anhui. The Anhui Provincial People's Congress is just located near provincial government. The Provincial Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC)

3212-485: The 19th and 20th centuries. A few are synonymous with Cantonese breakfast and lunch, even though these are also part of other cuisines. Old fire soup, or lou fo tong ( 老火汤 ; 老火湯 ; lǎohuǒ tāng ; lou5 fo2 tong ; 'old fire-cooked soup'), is a clear broth prepared by simmering meat and other ingredients over a low heat for several hours. Chinese herbs are often used as ingredients. There are basically two ways to make old fire soup – put ingredients and water in

3285-724: The 2 international airports. The 5 airports in operation are: Han Chinese make up the vast majority of the population. The Hui and She are the two largest minorities . Anhui has a highly unbalanced gender ratio. According to a 2009 study published in the British Medical Journal , in the 1–4 age group, there are 138 boys for every 100 girls, making it among the most unbalanced of provinces in China. Religion in Anhui The predominant religions in Anhui are Chinese folk religions , Taoist traditions and Chinese Buddhism . According to surveys conducted in 2007 and 2009, 4.64% of

3358-673: The China Yangtze River Delta Economic Area, which is the most developed area of China. Anhui is topographically diverse. The north is part of the North China Plain while the north-central areas are part of the Huai River watershed. Both regions are flat, and densely populated. The land becomes more uneven further south, with the Dabie Mountains occupying much of southwestern Anhui and a series of hills and ranges cutting through southeastern Anhui, between which

3431-518: The Four Great Traditions ( Chinese : 四大菜系 ; pinyin : Sìdà càixì ) of Chinese cuisine are Chuan , Lu , Yue and Huaiyang , representing West, North, South and East China cuisine correspondingly. However, in modern times the list is often expanded to the Eight Great Traditions ( Chinese : 八大菜系 ; pinyin : Bādà càixì ), which are as follows: Guangdong or Cantonese cuisine ( Chinese : 粤菜 ; pinyin : yuècài )

3504-459: The Yangtse Delta at Wuhu . Wuhu Export Processing Zone was approved to be a national level export processing zone, with a total planned area of 2.95 km (1.14 sq mi). Historically, Anhui's transport network was hampered by the lack of bridges across the Yangtze River , which divides the province into northern and southern regions. The first bridge across the Yangtze in Anhui,

3577-692: The Yangtze River has many lakes as well. As with topography, the province differs in climate from north to south. The north is more temperate with more distinct seasons. January temperatures average at around −1 to 2 °C north of the Huai River, and 0 to 3 °C south of the Huai River; in July temperatures average 27 °C or above. Plum rains occur in June and July and may cause flooding. Anhui has 16 cities. Economically, top 3 cities are, Hefei , Wuhu and Anqing . The Anhui elm , Ulmus gaussenii W. C. Cheng ,

3650-664: The Yangtze river. Dialects to the north (e.g. Bengbu dialect ) are classified as Zhongyuan Mandarin , together with dialects in provinces such as Henan and Shandong; dialects in the central parts (e.g. Hefei dialect ) are classified as Jianghuai Mandarin , together with dialects in the central parts of neighboring Jiangsu province. Non-Mandarin dialects are spoken to the south of the Yangzi: dialects of Wu are spoken in Xuancheng prefecture-level city , though these are rapidly being replaced by Jianghuai Mandarin; dialects of Gan are spoken in

3723-478: The cuisines of northern or western China. Many cooking methods are used, with steaming and stir-frying being the most favoured due to their convenience and rapidity. Other techniques include shallow frying , double steaming , braising and deep frying . Compared to other Chinese regional cuisines, the flavours of most traditional Cantonese dishes should be well-balanced and not greasy. Apart from that, spices should be used in modest amounts to avoid overwhelming

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3796-522: The deaths of between 500,000 and 900,000 Chinese people, as well as an unknown number of Japanese soldiers. Following the end of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1945, the capital city of Anhui moved to Hefei , then a small town. The provincial government made significant investments for its development. After 1949, the government launched projects to repair the damages suffered during World War II. The province underwent significant development via

3869-444: The distinctive Muslim population, the food is predominantly halal . Yunnan only began to come under significant Chinese influence some 1000 years after Sichuan was annexed. As the most geographically, ethnically and culturally diverse province in modern China, it naturally features a wide variety of cuisine. Guangdong cuisine Cantonese or Guangdong cuisine , also known as Yue cuisine ( Chinese : 廣東菜 or 粵菜 ),

3942-445: The earliest territorial establishments of Guangdong. While many of these are on the menus of typical Cantonese restaurants , some simpler ones are more commonly found in Cantonese homes. Home-made Cantonese dishes are usually served with plain white rice . There are a small number of deep-fried dishes in Cantonese cuisine, which can often be found as street food . They have been extensively documented in colonial Hong Kong records of

4015-433: The east, Zhejiang and Jiangsu , Anhui has lagged markedly behind in economic development, with a GDP per capita around half of those two provinces in 2017 rapidly improved from 1/3 of those two provinces in 2010. However, the provincial GDP per capita is based on the population registered in the province (that is, with local Hukou ), but not necessarily residing there. There is significant regional disparity, where much of

4088-411: The flavours of the primary ingredients, and these ingredients in turn should be at the peak of their freshness and quality. There is no widespread use of fresh herbs in Cantonese cooking, in contrast with their liberal use in other cuisines such as Sichuanese , Vietnamese , Lao , Thai and European . Garlic chives and coriander leaves are notable exceptions, although the former are often used as

4161-567: The late 20th century, most Chinese restaurants in the West served largely Cantonese dishes. Guangzhou (Canton) City , the provincial capital of Guangdong and the centre of Cantonese culture , has long been a trading hub and many imported foods and ingredients are used in Cantonese cuisine. Besides pork, beef and chicken, Cantonese cuisine incorporates almost all edible meats, including offal , chicken feet, duck's tongue, frog legs , snakes and snails. However, lamb and goat are less commonly used than in

4234-475: The long preparation time required of slow-simmered soup. Due to Guangdong's location along the South China Sea coast, fresh seafood is prominent in Cantonese cuisine, and many Cantonese restaurants keep aquariums or seafood tanks on the premises. In Cantonese cuisine, as in cuisines from other parts of Asia , if seafood has a repugnant odour, strong spices and marinating juices are added; the freshest seafood

4307-525: The north of the Huai River , wheat and sweet potatoes are grown, while to the south it is rice and wheat instead. As of 2022 , Anhui's nominal GDP was US$ 670 billion ( CN¥ 4.51 trilion), about 3.72% of the country's GDP and ranked 10th among province-level administrative units ; the province's primary, secondary and tertiary industries were worth CN¥351.37 billion (US$ 52.24 billion), CN¥1.8588 trillion (US$ 276.36 billion) and CN¥2.29433 trillion (US$ 341.1 billion) respectively. Its nominal GDP per capita

4380-507: The population believes and is involved in ancestor veneration , while 5.30% of the population identifies as Christian. According to a 2010 survey, Muslims constitute 0.58% of the population of Anhui. The reports didn't give figures for other types of religion; 89.48% of the population may be either irreligious or involved in worship of nature deities , Buddhism, Confucianism , Taoism and folk religious sects . Anhui spans many geographical and cultural regions. The northern, flatter parts of

4453-505: The pot and heat it directly on fire, which is called bou tong ( 煲汤 ; 煲湯 ; bāo tāng ; bou1 tong1 ); or put the ingredients in a small stew pot, and put it in a bigger pot filled with water, then heat the bigger pot on fire directly, which is called dun tong ( 燉汤 ; 燉湯 ; dùn tāng ; dan6 tong1 ). The latter way can keep the most original taste of the soup. Soup chain stores or delivery outlets in cities with significant Cantonese populations, such as Hong Kong, serve this dish due to

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4526-407: The pre-imperial period. The culture of northern Anhui was associated with that of the North China Plain , together with what is now Henan, northern Jiangsu, and southern Shandong. Central Anhui was densely populated, and consisted of the fertile Huai River watershed. Contrastingly, southern Anhui was closer to Jiangxi and southern Jiangsu ; the hills in the southeastern part of the province formed

4599-400: The province, along the Huai River and further north, are most akin to neighboring provinces like Henan , Shandong and northern Jiangsu . In contrast, the southern, hilly parts of the province are more similar in culture and dialect to other southern, hilly provinces, like Zhejiang and Jiangxi . Mandarin dialects are spoken over the northern and central parts of the province, north of

4672-581: The region's dialect: Cantonese, Hakka and Chaozhou cuisines. Neighboring Guangxi 's cuisine is also considered separate despite eastern Guangxi being considered culturally Cantonese due to the presence of ethnic Zhuang influences in the rest of the province. Cantonese cuisine is one of the Eight Great Traditions of Chinese cuisine . Its prominence outside China is due to the large number of Cantonese emigrants . Chefs trained in Cantonese cuisine are highly sought after throughout China. Until

4745-487: The region, there are many varied ingredients for Hunan dishes. Hunan cuisine is called Xiāngcài in China, because the abbreviation of Hunan Province is Xiāng ( 湘 ). Some typical dishes of Hunan Cuisine are steaming smoked meat, stew fish, and rice noodle soup. Besides spicy, Hunan cuisine, especially western Hunan, also emphasizes on sourness. Therefore, different kinds of pickles are popular in Hunan, for example, Douchi

4818-597: The texture of food, and features preserved meats and vegetables. Jilin cuisine is the regional cooking style of the Han Chinese with heavy influence from native Manchu , Korean , and Mongolian minorities in the Jilin Province of Northeastern China . Mongolian hotpot is very famous in China, and popular with the Han ethnic group. Qinghai cuisine is the regional cooking style of the Han Chinese with distinct influence from

4891-580: The unique flavor of the Sichuan peppercorn , famed for the mouthfeel it gives, ( 花椒 ; huājiāo ) and Facing heaven pepper ( 朝天椒 ; cháotiān jiāo ). Peanuts , sesame paste , and ginger are also prominent ingredients in this style. Anhui cuisine ( 徽菜 ; huīcài or 徽州菜 ; huīzhōu cài ) is derived from the native cooking styles of the Huangshan Mountains region in China and is similar to Jiangsu cuisine, but with less emphasis on seafood and more on

4964-519: The variety of dim sum dishes with the drinking of tea . Yum cha literally means "drink tea". Sichuan cuisine (Chinese: 川菜 ; pinyin: chuāncài ; spelled Szechuan or Szechwan in the once-common postal romanization ) is a style of Chinese cuisine originating from the Sichuan Province of southwestern China, famed for bold flavors, particularly the pungency and spiciness resulting from liberal use of garlic and chili peppers , as well as

5037-470: The wealth is concentrated in industrial regions close to the Yangtze River , such as Hefei , Wuhu, and Ma'anshan. The province is home to a large cluster of white goods manufacture such as Haier, Hisense, Whirlpool, Gree, Royalstar, and Meling. Hefei Economic and Technological Development Zone is located in the southwest of Hefei and was established in 1993. It is located close to Hefei Luogang International Airport. Hefei Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone

5110-410: The zone. Industries encouraged in the zone include chemical production and processing, electronics assembly & manufacturing, instruments & industrial equipment, medical Equipment and telecommunications. Established in 1993, Wuhu Economic and Technological Development Zone was the first state-level development zone approved by central government in Anhui, utilising the transportation advantage of

5183-608: Was US$ 10,943 (CN¥73,603) and ranked the 14th in the country. Natural resources of Anhui include iron in Ma'anshan , coal in Huainan , and copper in Tongling . There are industries related to these natural resources (e.g. steel industry at Ma'anshan). One of the famous Anhui-based corporations is the automobile company Chery , which is based in Wuhu . Compared to its more prosperous neighbours to

5256-668: Was established 1667, during the reign of the Qing dynasty 's Kangxi Emperor . The province's nickname, "Wan", is taken from the name of a small state that existed in the region during the Spring and Autumn period (722–481 BC). The name "Wan" also corresponds to the province's Mount Tianzhu and state of Wan  [ zh ] . Evidence of human beings inhabiting what is now Anhui 20,000 years before present has been attested by archaeological findings in Fanchang County , related to he cultural domains of Yangshao and Longshan , dated to

5329-748: Was founded in October 1990 and approved by the State Council as a state-level Development Zone in March 1991. In 1997, the Development Zone was ratified as an APEC Science and Technology Industrial Park, with special open policies to APEC and EU members. Hefei High Tech Park was also approved as a National High Tech Export Base in 2000 and obtained the award of an Advanced High Tech Zone under the Torch Program in 2003. So far, more than 100 hi-tech enterprises have entered

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