Chance to tuck into tasty treats

In the southern city of Nanning, tourists and locals can feast on a huge range of dishes and delicacies. The following are some of the local dishes that are not to be missed.

Aloe appeals to both Chinese and Westerners and Nanning residents often make aloe salads during the harvest season. They store the rest and add it to various foods and drinks including fruits to make unique juices.

Rice dumplings combine the tenacity of rice powder as a wrapper and the flavor of shrimp, mushrooms and lotus root for the filling. Traditionally, the rice goes through almost a dozen procedures to turn it into a wrapper, and the fillings should be fresh to maintain original flavors.