BOAO, March 24 (Xinhua) — The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 will be held from March 25 to 28 in Boao Town, Qionghai City, south China’s Hainan Province.
Using AI technology, we invite you on a “surreal” digital journey of local architecture, villages, and cuisine, exploring the cultural customs and development achievements showcased there.
In Qionghai City,
snack shops are everywhere,
offering an array of sweet treats and desserts:
coconut jelly, mango rice rolls, Qingbuliang…
Bursting with tropical flavors and refreshing textures,
these snacks blend classic local recipes
and overseas culinary influences,
continuously innovating to delight locals and visitors alike.
Let’s explore these goodies–not only tasty but also reimagined as adorable plush toys!
Qingbuliang
A traditional summer dessert in Hainan blending herbal ingredients, beans, coconut milk, and fresh fruits, offers a chewy, layered taste experience.
Pandan pancake
Crepes made from fresh pandan leaf juice, flour, sugar, and eggs, drizzled with condensed milk for a fragrant, sweet finish.
Mango rice roll
Silky rice flour skin wrapped around fresh mango slices, balanced with creamy coconut sauce for a sweet-tart harmony.
Coconut sorghum cake
A traditional snack crafted from sorghum, glutinous rice, and coconut flakes, boasting vibrant colors and chewy texture.
Thousand-layer cake
Named for its multiple layers, this soft and sticky cake combines the aromas of coconut and pandan in every bite.
Corn fritters
Crispy golden fritters made from fresh corn kernels, offer a juicy, sweet crunch.
Paederia foetida sweet soup
Made from Paederia foetida leaves (known for the unique scent), ground with rice and served in brown sugar syrup or coconut milk–a mildly sweet, aromatic summer cooler.
Coconut Jelly
A bouncy, silky dessert blending coconut milk, coconut water and gelatin, perfect for beating the heat.
Fruit shaved ice
Finely shaved ice topped with fresh tropical fruit–a refreshing, fragrant antidote to sweltering days.
The video and GIFs are generated by AI
Journalist: Zhang Liyun
Designers: Du Xiaoyi, Xie Ziyi■
