Sichuan cuisine is the most famous among China's four major styles of cooking. But don't get the wrong idea that only star-rated restaurants offer the best dishes. The snack bars lining narrow lanes in downtown streets in Chengdu are also worth exploring. Not only are their offerings inexpensive, but also the various snacks are delightful to taste. [Photo by Pupu]

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