Beijing Sausage, a cherished traditional snack, has been enjoyed by locals since the Ming Dynasty. This street food comes in two main varieties: Large Beijing Sausage and Small Beijing Sausage.…
Guozi Gan is a traditional Beijing winter delicacy made from dried apricots, persimmons, fresh lotus root, and raisins. As the ingredients are primarily harvested in autumn and winter, and the…
Beijing candied fruits, also known as preserved fruits, are a traditional and flavorful snack famous throughout China and even internationally. Ancient Chinese texts frequently reference the preservation of fruits with…
Beijing Autumn Pear Syrup, a traditional local product, is believed to have existed since the Tang Dynasty. It was originally a medicinal remedy used in the royal court, and it…
Yangfang Hot Pot: A 200-Year Legacy of Traditional Lamb Hot Pot in Beijing Yangfang Hot Pot, a traditional delicacy from Yangfang Town, has a rich history spanning five generations and…
The Former Headquarters of the Eighth Route Army Deng Hua Brigade is a protected cultural heritage site located in the Mentougou District of Beijing. The historical site of the former…
Yang Shuangchang is a traditional snack that originates from Beijing and is popular in the northern regions of China. The name “Yang Shuangchang” refers to a dish made from lamb…
Beijing Bowl Cake is a traditional snack made by steaming fermented rice flour and sweet batter in small bowls. Its name comes from the fact that it takes the shape…
During the Qing Dynasty, in the reign of Emperor Qianlong, a man named Liu Deshan from Shandong opened a butcher shop called “Tianfuhao” at Xidan in Beijing. The shop specialized…
Beijing rice cake (Beijing niángāo) is a traditional local snack, often enjoyed during the New Year and festive occasions. There are different varieties of rice cake, including whole rice, broken…
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