Centered on #BecomingChinese, this article deciphers the cultural connotations of Chinese diets. It covers hot porridge, jiaozi, hot pot, stir-fry with wok hei, and using chopstick...

The reunion dinner is a core custom of Chinese Spring Festival. It bears thousands of years of culture and family love, with auspicious dishes, being the emotional sustenance of th...

Beijing Roast Duck, a world-famous national dish of China with a centuries-old history, has two classic styles: wood-fired and braised. This guide details its authentic eating skil...

As a classic Beijing offal snack, Baodu is made by quick blanching shredded fresh beef/lamb tripe. With 13 cuts and distinct tastes, heat control is key. This guide details its eat...

Beijing Fried Guanchang is a characteristic snack made of starch (called 'fake intestine'). Sliced and fried to be crispy outside and tender inside, it’s served with garlic sauce....

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...

Zhihua Temple, a well-preserved Ming Dynasty temple in Beijing, boasts China’s oldest Jing Music. Quiet and off-the-beaten-path, it provides tickets, transportation and performanc...

Shijia Hutong Museum, Beijing's first hutong museum, rebuilt from Ling Shuhua's former residence, free to visit, shows hutong folk customs and humanity, a hidden gem for foreign tr...

Wanshou Temple Beijing, a royal ancient temple of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a Grand Canal cultural node with rich collections, is a perfect place for foreigners to experience Ch...

Beijing Sanlihe Park, a free hidden gem near Qianmen, combines old Beijing hutong charm with Jiangnan water town poetry. It restores the Ming and Qing ancient river course, with ko...