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Phoenix Lee The lunar calendar, which has been used since the Han Dynasty, counts the first to third months as spring, the fourth to sixth as summer, the seventh to ninth as…
Respecting Parents and Elders: A Pillar of Confucian Virtue
You said: “For those who are truly respectful and kind to their parents and elders, it is rare to find them willing to oppose authority. Similarly, those who do not…
Lee’s White Water Sheep’s Head
Speaking of old Beijing is no stranger to Li Ji’s white water sheep head, tracing the source of Li Ji’s white water sheep head first appeared in Li Zicheng after…
Beijing Menting meat cake
Menting meat cake or door nail meat cake is a traditional snack in Beijing. It is named because it is shaped like the door nail on the city gate in…
Beijing Qingfeng Baozi
“Founded in 1948, Qingfeng Baozi Shop was originally located in the southeast corner of Xidan, Beijing, facing north and south. At first, it was an ordinary small restaurant, only because…
Confucius on Joy in Learning and Humility in Character
Is it not a joy to learn and to constantly apply what you’ve learned? Is it not a pleasure to have friends come from afar to share in your knowledge?…
Beijing’s Xiaowuotou
Beijing’s Beihai Park has a sweet snack called “Xiaowuotou,” which is made from fine flour processed from soybeans and corn and steamed with sugar and cinnamon. It is made of…
Beijing Tianqiao Tea Soup
The tea soup can be described as a dessert that is commonly consumed in Beijing and Tianjin. The bowl with tea soup that has been brewed is then flipped over…
Beijing Inside-painted bottles
Beijing Inside-painted bottles for snuff belong to China’s most traditional crafts and arts that feature clean lines, basic and vibrant colors, and vibrantly painted scenes, animals and landscapes. Beijing inside-painted…
Beijing Doumian Gao(donkey rolls)
Doumian Gao, also known as “donkey rolls,” is one of the oldest Beijing snacks. It is made from steamed yellow rice flour mixed with a little extra water to make…