Pure Mung Bean Crispy Rolls, commonly known as "Ge Zha He," are a traditional specialty unique to Tongzhou District in Beijing. During the Lunar New Year, every household makes Ge Zha He. A local saying in Tongzhou goes: “Steamed buns puff up round, Ge He crackles crisp,” symbolizing family unity and prosperity. The Pure Mung Bean Crispy Rolls are made from high-quality mung beans...
Jingxiu Grapes were developed by the Beijing Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. They belong to the Eurasian species and are an early-ripening variety. The grape bunches are conical in shape, with individual berries weighing 5–6 grams, average bunch weights ranging from 400–500 grams, and up to 1000 grams maximum. The berries are tightly packed, and when ripe, the fruit turns a bright red color. The flesh is crisp and sweet, with a sugar content of 15–17.5%, making it a premium-quality grape.
Dashiwo in Fangshan District, Beijing, is the hometown of China’s treasured white marble. This area boasts abundant mineral resources, a wide variety of stone types, a long mining history, and exquisite carving craftsmanship. As early as 1,400 years ago, ancestors discovered and began extracting and processing white marble here. Renowned for its unique beauty, Dashiwo white marble has gained fame both in China and abroad, and has been favored by emperors throughout history.
The Longjiayuan Gaifruit Persimmon originates from Longjiayuan Village in Miaofengshan Town. This variety is known for its large fruit size (average single fruit weight of 234 grams, with the largest reaching up to 450 grams), beautiful shape, orange-red color, thin and delicate skin, clear flesh, and sweet taste. It is considered an exceptionally high-quality clear-flesh persimmon in the Beijing area. Persimmons are rich in nutrients, with protein and vitamin C content…
HaiDian Yubada Apricot is a specialty of HaiDian District, Beijing. The fruit is large with thin skin, fragrant and delicious, and was once an imperial tribute. It is now recognized as a national geographical indication product for agricultural produce. The cultivation of apricot trees in HaiDian has a long history. Historical records note that “every corner of the Reclining Buddha Temple is covered in apricot blossoms, with nearly 100,000 apricot trees, making it the foremost sacred site on the Fragrant Hills.”
Fangzhuang Catering Street is a large-scale and high-end dining street that has spontaneously emerged in recent years, following Dongzhimen’s “Ghost Street.” It is characterized by a wide range of cuisine styles, diverse consumer choices, broad affordability, and suitability for family and group dining. There are nearly 30 catering establishments, two-thirds of which are concentrated along the 500-meter stretch on the eastern side of Pufang Road.
Beijing tapestries fall into two main categories: carpets and wall hangings. Beijing carpets are made with carefully selected wool, tightly woven knots, evenly sheared piles, offering a soft and comfortable feel, with serene colors and classic designs. The patterns come in two broad styles: Beijing-style, Dunhuang, floral branches, and plain relief. Beijing-style carpets typically feature motifs such as the "Eight Treasures," "Antique" patterns, and dragon-phoenix designs...
Beijing Peach Embroidery is a famous handicraft from Beijing. It is commonly made into curtains, tablecloths, bed sheets, napkins, piano covers, and more. The designs are simple, the colors subtle and elegant, giving an overall refined and clean appearance. It is a major export product. …
Location: China, Beijing. Features: The scissors from Beijing’s Wangmazi are renowned for their sharp blades, excellent toughness, high strength, long blade heads, wide handles, thick and sturdy axles, nimble tips, easily sharpened notches, resistance to chipping or curling, and long-lasting durability. (Beijing)...
Cuttlefish, commonly known in Tianjin cuisine as “big sole.” Its scientific name is Cynoglossus semilaevis, belonging to the class Actinopterygii and the order Pleuronectiformes. Cuttlefish often inhabit the shallow seabed nearby and are one of the specialties of the Bohai Bay. In summer, most saltwater and freshwater fish tend to become lean and skinny, but cuttlefish remain plump and flavorful, hence the saying in Tianjin that “you should eat sole during dog days.” Preparation method: (1
Cui Zhuang is a village in Taiping Town, Binhai New Area. The village is famous for its winter jujubes. Cui Zhuang Winter Jujube has long been renowned as a top-quality variety. With its thin skin, small pit, and thick, sweet and crisp flesh, it was once served as a tribute to emperors, hence also known as Tribute Jujube. There is even a mythical legend about Cui Zhuang Winter Jujube, adding a touch of romance and magic to it...
Ingredients: Several purple crabs (can be substituted with live river crabs) Method: Remove the claws, navel, and lid of the crabs, clean out the internal organs, then cut each crab into two pieces and steam them until cooked. Arrange on a plate. In a wok, prepare a broth with shredded scallions, ginger, dried chili strips, salt, sugar, vinegar, and caramel color, thicken with starch, drizzle with Sichuan peppercorn oil, and pour over the main ingredients. Characteristics: Sweet, sour, salty, slightly spicy; orange-red in color. …
Honey Twist, also known as Sugar Ear, gets its name from its resemblance to a human ear after shaping. A poet of old once wrote: “Can an ear truly be made into food? Often with a friend I’d go for Honey Twist, asking aloud which place serves best, and they’d point ahead to that spot called Er Ba.” Honey Twist is best enjoyed in autumn, winter, and spring. In summer, due to the heat, the syrup tends to melt off and it’s not as pleasant to eat.
Made by wrapping over ten fillings such as pea paste, hawthorn, date paste, white sugar, lard, red bean paste, ham, shredded radish, and dried mustard greens in a dough skin, then baking them in a small oven. They have an attractive appearance, crispy crust, fresh fillings, and a delicious taste. …
TEDA Winery has made bold innovations in sales by offering 100% pure Daqu original mash liquor that has been aged for years directly to consumers, pioneering this approach in China's Baijiu industry. "Original mash liquor," commonly known as "zengliu," is the unblended, unadulterated original liquid produced when grains are fermented into alcohol using Daqu. 100% Lutai Chun...
Cao's Donkey Meat, named after its founder surnamed Cao, has a history of over two hundred years. The dish uses carefully selected fresh and high-quality donkey meat, seasoned with a variety of spices, and slow-cooked in a pot for seven to eight hours. Rich in protein, tender and easy to chew, with a delicious flavor, Cao's Donkey Meat is renowned far and wide. …
The white melon seeds are selected by machine and handpicked to meet export standards. Grades are divided into: - (10.CM-11.CM), A- (11.5CM-12.CM), AA- (12.5CM-13.CM), or other specifications. Quality standards: snow-white color, uniformly plump grains, moisture
The Pan Mountain persimmon belongs to the Damo Pan persimmon variety, a specialty of China, also known as "Mopan Persimmon" or "Gaipan." Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmons are of high quality—large, uniform in size, brightly colored, and sweet in taste. Pan Mountain has been recognized by the National Forestry Department as the “Hometown of Mopan Persimmons.” It has also successfully passed the national review for geographical indication product protection, marking the first time Jizhou County applied for such recognition. This further enhances the visibility and reputation of Jizhou’s forestry and fruit products, giving them a competitive edge in the market. Rural cooperatives have exported high-quality Pan Mountain Mopan Persimmons to countries such as Russia and Japan.
Dynasty Semi-Dry White Wine is made from Muscat grapes through processes such as pressing, juice clarification, temperature-controlled fermentation, sterilization filtration, oxygen exclusion, and storage in constant-temperature bottles. The wine has a pale yellow, almost colorless hue, is crystal clear, boasts a rich fruity aroma, a full-bodied texture, a mildly acidic and pleasant taste, and a comfortable aftertaste. …
One mandarin fish (about 750g). One fresh lotus leaf, one hemp rope, an appropriate amount of wine jar clay; 75g lean pork, 75g pork caul fat. 5g shredded scallions, 1g shredded ginger, 25g cooked lard, 0.1g sandalwood, 2.5g sugar, 5g soy sauce, 2.5g monosodium glutamate, 2g salt, 50g coarse salt…