Dongcheng Specialty
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Beijing Dough Figurines: A Unique Folk Art
Beijing dough figurines, also known as mian ren or dough sculpture, are a traditional folk…
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Luosi Zhuaner: Beijing’s Twisted Noodle Pastry
Luosi Zhuaner is a unique Beijing pastry known for its paper-thin, crispy texture, crafted…
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Jing Ba Jian: Beijing’s Iconic Eight Pastries
Jing Ba Jian, or “The Eight Pastries of Beijing,” is an assortment of eight di…
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The Legacy of Beijing’s Cheese (Traditional Milk Curd )
The classic Qing dynasty text Poems of the Capital captures the essence of Beijing’s chees…
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Beijing’s Specialty Breed—The Pekingese
The Pekingese, also known as the Imperial Lion Dog or Peking Lion Dog, is an ancient Chine…
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The Art of Glass Grapes and Its 200-Year Legacy in Beijing
In October 1894, during the 60th birthday celebrations for Empress Dowager Cixi in the Chi…
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Beijing Bao Du: A Century-Old Tradition of Quick-Cooked Tripe Delicacies
Members of the Hui Muslim community often run Bao Du, a renowned snack from Beijing with a…
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Beijing Grilled Lamb: A Thousand-Year Tradition of Mongolian-Inspired BBQ
The custom of grilling lamb in Beijing is rooted in more than a millennium and it was intr…
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“Wonton Hou” in Beijing’s Culinary Scene
Why did “Wonton Hou” become so famous in Beijing? It’s all about quality and tradition. Es…
