Little New Year: Exploring the Prelude to China’s Spring Festival with Kitchen God Worship and Cleaning
As the prelude to China's Spring Festival, Little New Year falls on the 23rd (north) and 24th (south) of the 12th lunar month. This guide introduces its customs, allusions, and off...
春节放炮仗:藏在烟火里的中国年俗密码
中国人过年放炮仗是千年传统,源于驱邪避灾的传说,承载辞旧迎新、祈福纳祥的寓意,是春节不可或缺的烟火气息与文化符号。
Beijing Douzhi with Jiaoquan Guide: Unlock the Exclusive Taste Code of Old Beijing
Douzhi with Jiaoquan is an iconic old Beijing snack. Douzhi is a fermented mung bean drink with sour and astringent taste, paired with crispy Jiaoquan and preserved vegetable shred...
Beijing Ludagun Guide: Glutinous Three-Color Intangible Cultural Heritage Snack
Ludagun is a Beijing intangible cultural heritage snack. Wrapped with glutinous rice skin and red bean paste, rolled in soybean flour, it has distinct three colors and a glutinous ...
Beijing Tanghuoshao Guide: The Crisp-Soft Sweet Delicacy from Dashunzhai
Tanghuoshao is a classic Beijing snack, made of flour, brown sugar and sesame paste through layered pressing and baking. Crisp outside and soft inside with rich sweet aroma, it’s ...
A Guide to Beijing Menkuang Hutong Luzhu: An Imperial Flavor Hidden in the Hutongs
Originating from imperial Suzao Meat, Menkuang Hutong Luzhu is a classic old Beijing snack. Stewed with pork intestines, lungs and baked cakes, it boasts rich broth, embodying the ...














