What is one of the best parts of travelling abroad? It's the food, of course! It can be a1experience to enjoy different foods that are prepared by locals.
I came to know this after my travel in China. Ever since I was a boy, I have always enjoyed eating Chinese food at home in America. But, to be honest, I only 2about vegetable lo meins（捞面） and spring rolls because these were commonly served in the restaurants near my home. I knew that real Chinese dishes3greatly from the ones that could be found in those places. Before I left for China, I felt worried about whether I would really end up enjoying the food or not. After all, I had never been a very brave or open-minded4and I wouldn't put anything new into my mouth.
During my first few days in Beijing, I did not5 everything that I tried. I especially disliked breakfast. One of the most common breakfast items was baozi. I found it 6that people ate so much meat for breakfast. But after these first couple of days, I7 got used to the food. And I fell in love with one of Beijing's most famous dishes — Peking duck. I especially liked the various tasty sauces and the thin, crispy （酥脆的） duck skin.
As I travelled to some other cities around China, I learned that each place had its own dishes that it8 . I enjoyed rice noodles in Guilin, xiaolongbao in Shanghai, and hot pot in Chengdu. When it was time to return home, I felt upset. I knew that I would9 the different kinds of foods throughout China.
Through my trip in China, I learned that to truly enjoy Chinese food, one must go directly to China. Yet more importantly, this trip taught me to always have an open mind to10 things.
