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Lifestyle & Culture

INTERVIEW: A-Zhong, Plum Valley’s Head Dim Sum Chef

Meet the maverick behind some of Chinatown London’s most inventive, experimental dim sum; Plum Valley’s head dim sum chef, A-Zhong.

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24 Hours in Guangzhou

From devastatingly good dim sum to historic buildings and picturesque parks, our essential itinerary whisks you round all Guangzhou’s unmissable highlights.

Learn how to play Mahjong

Fiendishly complex but fantastically fun, we give you the low-down on Mahjong, the classic Chinese board game.

Faces of Chinatown: Bubblewrap’s Sunny Wu

Meet Bubblewrap’s Sunny Wu. The woman who’s revolutionised a Chinese street food staple, creating a cult dessert in the process.

Wellness in Chinatown: Tui Na massage

Discover the invigorating ancient Chinese practice of Tui Na massage and where to experience it in Chinatown London.

Healthy Asian dishes and where to eat them in Chinatown

Clean eaters rejoice! These healthy Asian dishes in Chinatown London will nourish both your palette and wellbeing.

When is a Chinese dish not a Chinese dish?

From General Tso’s Chicken to chop suey, find out how Chinese dishes were adapted to suit Western palates