The Chinese are much more like Europeans than like Americans. Meals are always an event. Anywhere from five to twelve entrees are served at each meal. We were in the south, where the Cantonese cooking style predominates. Eyes are a delicacy, whether those of a chicken, duck or fish.
Heads are also choice items.
Some entrees that I declined were brazed bullfrogs with caterpillar fungus, boiled pig's blood cubes, and dog. I did, however, eat snake and turtle, and as we were quaffing down some sweet wine one evening, our host proudly informed us that it was made of ants. China is not for those with squeamish stomachs or unadventurous palates. Unfortunately, these sources are not always reliable. The Daily is a decent paper.