Jiangzhi Paicha is a famous Chinese snack from old Beijing. Made of fried dough strips drizzled with ginger syrup, it tastes sweet with a hint of spice, boasting a rich layered fla...

Hama Tumi is a traditional sweet Beijing snack with red bean paste filling. When baked, the filling bursts from the edge, looking like a frog opening its mouth, tasting crispy and ...

Beijing Imperial Cheese is a traditional royal dessert made by milk fermentation. With a pudding-like smooth texture and rich pure milk flavor, it’s a must-try to experience exqui...

Miancha is a traditional old Beijing breakfast, made of boiled broomcorn millet paste, drizzled with sesame paste and sprinkled with sesame salt. It should be eaten by sucking with...

Bing Tang Hu Lu is an iconic Beijing winter street food, made of hawthorn skewers coated with rock sugar. Sweet, sour and appetizing, this guide details its craft and eating method...

Ai Wo Wo is a classic Beijing snack. Wrapped in glutinous rice skin with sesame, walnut and other fillings, it tastes sweet, glutinous and non-sticky. This guide details its craft ...

Tang'erdou is a Beijing snack carrying childhood memories. With an ear-like shape, it has a crispy outer layer and thick syrup inside, tasting sweet but not cloying. This guide det...

This guide is tailored for foreign visitors traveling in China during the 2026 Dragon Head Raising Festival. It covers core customs, recommends destinations, and shares food and tr...

Celebrated on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month, San Yue San is a major festival of the Zhuang ethnic group. This guide introduces its customs, food, top destinations in Guangxi, ...

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...