Get ready for a culinary revelation as we take you beyond China's well-known regional delicacies, such as fiery Sichuan peppers, and into the realm of unexpected international flavors, all originating within China's own borders.

1. Anhui goose liver

Landes geese in Huoqiu county, Lu'an city, east China's Anhui province. [CNR/Xu Qiuyun]

Goose liver, or foie gras, a delicacy often associated with France, is now a specialty of Anhui province in China, which has become the country's top producer of goose liver. Thanks to the introduction of a special French goose breed, Landes, and the province's favorable climate and soil conditions, Anhui's foie gras industry is valued at nearly 2 billion yuan ($280 million) annually.

Enhancing the culinary experience, Anhui also produces whiskey and vodka, offering a globally-inspired feast without leaving China.