Learn to cook the signature Hangzhou dish

Hangzhou, the capital city of East China's Zhejing province, shines as one of the most modern and prosperous cities in China.

It is also a culinary paradise, serving up a great number of delectable dishes. Unlike the food of Northern China, characterized by heavy sauces and spices, Hangzhou cuisine offers mild but flavorful dining options with a focus on fresh ingredients.

Follow our reporter to the 170-year-old Lou Wai Lou, a renowned restaurant near the West Lake, to get to know how the signature dish - West Lake carp in sweet and sour sauce - is made.