1. Various flavors. Because China is vast in territory and abundant in natural resources, there are differences in climate, products and customs. For a long time, many flavors have been formed in the diet. There has always been a saying in China that "south rice is north", and its tastes are divided into "sweet in the south, salty in the north, sour in the east and spicy in the west", mainly in Bashu, Qilu, Huaiyang, Guangdong and Fujian.

2. Four seasons are different. Eating according to the season is another main feature of China cooking. China has been seasoning and side dishes according to seasonal changes since ancient times, with rich flavor in winter and light and cool in summer; Stewed in winter and frozen in summer.

3. Pay attention to beauty. China's cooking is not only superb, but also has a tradition of paying attention to the aesthetic feeling of dishes, and paying attention to the harmony of color, fragrance, taste, shape and container of food. There are many ways to express the beauty of dishes. Both carrots and cabbage hearts can be carved into various shapes, which are unique, achieving the harmonious unity of color, fragrance, taste, shape and beauty, giving people a special enjoyment of high spiritual and material unity.

4. Pay attention to taste. China has paid attention to taste for a long time. It has strict requirements not only on the color, aroma and taste of snacks, but also on their naming, taste, rhythm of dining and entertainment.