Famous Foods
Grains are the main foods in China. Rice is the favorite grain among people in the south. In the north, people prefer wheat, which they make into dumplings and noodles. Corn, millet, and sorghum are also eaten. Vegetables, especially cabbages and tofu, rank second in the Chinese diet. Pork and poultry are favorite meats. People in China also like eggs, fish, fruit, and shellfish. Fast food, such as hamburgers and French fries, has become popular in China's cities.