It may smell like dirty gym socks, but it tastes like heaven! Fried Stinky Tofu is one of Beijing’s most adventurous street snacks — “smells bad, tastes amazing.” When blackened tofu cubes sizzle in h…
Read moreWalking through the hutongs of Beijing, you often see people holding a warm cup of milk tea. But this is not just any milk tea. Beijing milk tea is a traditional Chinese snack with over 800 years of h…
Read moreGolden Mahua (Chinese Dough Twists) spin in hot oil, releasing a tempting aroma. These are not just deep-fried snacks—they’ve been the classic tea-time partner in Beijing for centuries. Crispy on the …
Read moreShining like amber in the winter sun, Candied Hawthorn (Tanghulu) is one of the most iconic sights of Beijing. Crunch through the glossy sugar shell and taste the tart hawthorn inside — this sweet-and…
Read moreWalking in Beijing, you will notice many people enjoying yogurt. But this is not regular yogurt. It is the famous Milk Skin Yogurt, a creamy Chinese snack that has become one of the must-try Chinese f…
Read moreDear travelers, welcome to China! If you want to experience authentic Beijing flavors, besides famous Peking Duck and Zhajiang Noodles, don’t miss this refreshing traditional dessert—Almond Tofu. Unli…
Read moreShaped like a tiny snowball with a red fruit topping, Ai Wo Wo is one of Beijing’s oldest imperial desserts. Break open its soft, chewy skin and you’ll find sweet red bean paste inside. Light, refresh…
Read moreIf you love Chinese snacks and Asian snacks, Beijing has a surprise waiting for you—grilled cold noodles. This famous Chinese dish started in Northeast China in the 1990s as an affordable treat for st…
Read moreDon’t worry — this isn’t a real donkey! Rolling Donkey (Lüdagun) is a cute Beijing dessert: soft white glutinous rice rolls covered in golden soybean flour, with sweet red bean paste inside. One bite …
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