By Ling Zhao, Chengdu Tour Manager Pufferfish are among some of the most poisonous vertebrae in the world, yet for some reason they are eaten …
China’s QR Code Craze – Everything You Need to Know About WeChat, Wallets, and QR Codes in China
By Evon Chua, Beijing Tour Manager Even as a first-time visitor to China, it is impossible not to notice the prevalence of QR codes, from …
China’s Top 5 Breweries – A Guide to China Craft Beer
Is it beer thirty yet? No matter where you are or where you’re from, there is beer…and China is no exception. We love it so …
Must-Try Local Restaurants According to a Beijinger – Best Beijing Local Restaurants
Beijing is one of the largest and most historic capitals in the world, and the culinary scene is one of the best and most diverse …
Top 5 Places to Stay in Beijing – Boutique Hotels in Beijing
by Audrey Tao We’re often asked by our guests to recommend the best accommodations in Beijing, so we’ve compiled a list of some of our …
24 Hours in Shanghai
Updated October 16, 2017 Shanghai is often a quick stop-over for travelers that continue their trip further into China or SE Asia. It can be …
Lost Plate Launches Beijing’s Only Brewery Tour – Beijing Beer Tour
We think Beijing has the best craft beer in China, so it was an easy decision for us to create Beijing’s only Brewery Pub Crawl. …
Chengdu Restaurants – Best Restaurants in Chengdu
Kung Pao Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Dumplings, Noodles, the list goes on forever. Chengdu is often referred to as the culinary capital of China, and it …
Happy (Chinese) New Year!
If you are reading this, it means you were part of an incredible year for Lost Plate. 2016 was big for us. Really big. We …
Traditional Chinese Dumpling Recipe
Everyone around the world loves dumplings, but in China they have a very special meaning during the holiday season. The Chinese word for dumpling (Jiǎo-zi, …