Ginger-Scented Fried Pastry: A Classic Beijing Snack
Phoenix Lee Ginger-scented fried pastries, also known as Jiangsu patch, Jiang Zhi patch, or honey patch, are not only a traditional snack in Beijing but also a part of the city’s tea…
Beijing Oil Chicken: A Unique Chinese Breed with Superior Quality
Beijing Oil Chicken is a special and high-quality local chicken breed unique to the Beijing area, with a history spanning over 300 years. Its original habitat lies to the north…
Sugar-Coated Hawthorn Skewers: A Sweet Chinese Tradition
Sugar-coated hawthorn skewers, or bingtanghulu, offer a perfect balance of sweet and sour flavors, appealing to both the young and the old. Not only are they delicious, but they’re also…
What fortunes lie ahead for the Ox Zodiac in 2025？
As the Year of the Wood Snake(乙巳)approaches in 2025,individuals born under the Ox zodiac sign will encounter a unique astrological configuration that promises both opportunities and challenges.The Wood element(乙)aligns with”Seven…
Beijing’s Beloved Sour Mung Bean Soup
In Beijing, “douzhi” (豆汁), or mung bean soup, is a renowned traditional snack, especially enjoyed in the cold winter and early spring months. Characterized by a unique gray-green color, a…
Old Beijing Miancha: A Traditional Unique Drinking Method Treat
Old Beijing Miancha (面茶) is a distinctive snack of Beijing, traditionally served in the afternoon. A famous verse says, “After a midday nap, a hot bowl of miancha, always with…
Sha Ban Candy: A Historic Treat of Old Beijing
Sha Ban candy is a traditional food with deep roots in Beijing’s culture, originally crafted as a medicinal delicacy for the imperial court. It later became popular among the general…
2025 Fortune Forecast for the Rat Zodiac Sign
We all pay close attention to our own development,after all,the horoscope’s fortune is closely related to us.If the fortune is good,we will develop smoothly during this period and will not…
Beijing’s Sweet Treat: Eight-Treasure Rice
Beijing Specialty: Eight-Treasure Rice is a sweet delicacy perfect for festivals and hospitality. After steaming glutinous rice, mix it with white sugar, pork fat, and boiling water until well combined.…
The pot skin dairy roll
The pot skin dairy roll is one of the traditional snacks in the Beijing area. According to the “Ming Palace History,” “whenever it snows, the warm room is used to…