Known as 'Eastern Mecca', Niujie is a famous halal cultural landmark in Beijing. It gathers a millennium-old mosque and renowned time-honored brands, offering a perfect blend of re...

Huguosi Snacks is a must-visit time-honored brand on Beijing’s food map. It offers over 80 kinds of old Beijing snacks with intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship, blending st...

Beijing Cream Fritters are a popular food at local temple fairs. With a crispy outer layer, tender interior and rich cream flavor, they are sweet but not cloying, embodying the fes...

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...