Today I Have a Dinner in Huguosi Snack Food Store

There is no better illustration of what Beijingers eat during the Spring Festival than food offered by traditional snack food (xiao chi: small eats) stores throughout Beijing. The Huguosi Snack Food Store is a great example of the

festive food shops.
The present location of the store was formerly the site of a famous temple fair in the western part of the city where the most famous "small eats" food brands flourished. In 1956 a state-owned traditional snack store was established.
Today the store is one of the few old brand-name state-owned businesses that still continue this tradition.
According to Li Qiuhua, manager of the store: nian gao (glutinous rice cake), dou bao (steamed buns with smashed red bean stuffing), xi zi bing (a cake with the Chinese character for 'happiness' on it) and mian yu'er (a cake shaped like a fish) are some of the most popular foods at the store during big holiday shopping.
Most of these foods carry auspicious meanings. For example, nian gao literally means: “better this year than last year”. The fish cake is considered auspicious because fish in Chinese (yu) means surplus. The Chinese hope they are prosperous and rich in each New Year.
Other foods available include many kinds of traditional Beijing 'small eats.' Some of the most famous treats are lu da gun (rolling donkey): a soft yellow rice and soybean cake, ai wo wo: a white glutinous rice cake with a variety of stuffing, wan dou huang: a smooth tasting yellow pea cake and jiao quan: deep-fried crispy flour ring.

Come Here I am in QUANJUDE Waiting for You

QUANJUDE, a famous historical brand of China, was established in 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi of Qing dynasty). During the 136 years, QUANJUDE has experienced business vicissitudes and survived the arduous ordeal of time. Throughout the years, QUANJUDE dishes have been greatly enriched due to developing and innovation.
With its long history, Quanjude roast duck enjoys a high reputation among domestic and overseas consumers for the peculiar roast technique and outstanding quality. It ranks the first not only in Chinese Famous Dishes, compiled by all-China famous chefs under the organization of Ministry of Commerce in 1958, but also in Elite of Chinese Famous Dishes, published by China and Japan in 1982. In many cases, Quanjude lists the first among famous restaurants.

The well-known All-Duck Banquet is headed by QUANJUDE roast duck and supported by over 400 dishes with QUANJUDE characteristic flavor. Government leaders, officials and VIPs from nearly 200 countries and regions have visited QUANJUDE roast duck restaurants and had dinner here.
The foundation of China Beijing Quanjude Group May 20th of 1993 ushers in a new episode for QUANJUDE. The Group set its developing strategy as taking advantage of QUANJUDE brand and expanding the business by scaling, modernizing and franchising with quality playing the crucial role. Since the implementation of the strategy, QUANJUDE’s business has been booming and more positive meanings are being brought to the image of the old renowned brand. Currently, the Group has over 60 company-owned and franchised restaurants in China. The annual sale reaches 500 millions yuan (RMB); the number of roast duck annually sold amounts over 2 millions; guests annually entertained top 5 millions. The Group lists one of the largest food service enterprises in China with 600 millions yuan (RMB) of assets and 700 millions yuan (RMB) of intangible assets.
In January of 1999, QUANJUDE was awarded the title of "China Renowned Trademark", which is the first and unique case as of now in the service trade. This honor also contributes to QUANJUDE’s image of high quality, excellent taste, rich and profound culture.

Have a Prince Gong’s Mansion Tour in Beijing City

Gongwangfu (Prince Gong’s Mansion).The mansion on Liuyin Street of Xicheng district was owned by a notoriously

corrupt official of the Qing Dynasty, He Shen and his harem of 80 concubines. His only grace lay in his devotion to his wife, Feng Shi, who fell ill after their youngest son died in a battle against rebels. Then her devoted husband hired monks to pray for her health to return, only to find Feng dying of a broken heart. Rumor has it that the house was haunted by the ghosts of the lady as well as many former escorts of He Shen. Late at night, cries of the mother can be heard echoing through the mansion. Even security guards at the tourist spot say female ghosts in white can be seen wandering around the garden.

Would You Like to Taste the Beijing Imperial Cuisine?

During your Beijing tour, Beijing Imperial Cuisine you should not miss. In the history, the Imperial Cuisine was used to be exclusive for the emperor. Beijing Imperial Cuisine is used the finest ingredients. Today, you can sample a wide range of dishes that have been carefully prepared. And you will feel like a “king” for a day.

I will tell you where to eat the delicious Beijing Imperial Cuisine

Wu Ming Ju Restaurant

Wu Ming Ju Restaurnat is a famous restaurant in Beijing for offering Beijing Imperial Cuisine. The food here is carefully prepared. While you entering this restaurant, you will be impressed by its surroundings. Private rooms are quiet and elegant, with bamboo curtains, making for an atmosphere that lends itself to leisurely chatting and reminiscing. 

Wu Ming Ju demonstrates its food is up to state banquet standards for the particularity of the materials and the work put into preparing the dishes. 

Dazhaimen Restaurant

Guests in Dazhaimen Restaurant could not only taste the Beijing Imperial Food but also enjoy Peking Opera Show here. Originally, it is a quaint area formerly part of the royal family's residence during the Qing Dynasty.

Nutritious ingredients are selectively chosen here. In this secluded courtyard, you will forget about the hustle and bustle of the outside world. 

Tian Jia Restaurant

With a long history dating back to Qing dynasty, Tan Jia Restaurant is the best preserved place cooking the official food management by Beijing Hotel.

Food in Tian Jia Restaurant is moderately sweet and salty, and it is made from a large amount of ingredients. With a soft and mushy consistency, it is easy to digest. The chickens selected in this restaurant are 16-18 months of age.

Li Jia Cai Restaurant

The founder of Li Jia Cai Restaurant there is a royal cooker in Qing dynasty. Only 10 guests entertained everyday.

If you would like to eat in Li Jia Cai Restaurant, you must first make a phone reservation because of they do not accept walk-in diners. More over, you can not order food like other restaurants. You are served only what is prepared that day. Li Jia Cai creates over l0 set meals, and each set contains 18 to 22 separate dishes. Even if your group only has two people, you remain served around 20 dishes.

Prices range from a minimum of 200 RMB a set to over 2,000 RMB, vary according to the quantity and types of dishes available.

Wish you have a nice holiday in Beijing tour.

Things to do in Beijing - Where to Eat Roast Duck?

A saying is often heard that "there are two things you must do in Beijing, to eat the Beijing Roast duck and to see the ten thousands miles long Great wall." Hence, you must see that how essential a taste of the Beijing Roast Duck is in a Beijing tour. If you want to taste Beijing Roast Duck during your Beijing tour, Quan Ju De Restaurant, Jin Bai Wan Restaurant and Bianyifang Restaurant are good place for tasting.

Quan Ju De Restaurant

With a long history, Quan Ju De Restaurant was founded in the year of 1860, Qing Dynasty. There is no doubt that it is one of Bejing's oldest and most famous Beijing Duck eateries. There, the taste of Beijing Roast Duck is classic and everyone can enjoy. The duck offered in Quan Ju De Restaurant is handcrafted with knowledge passed down by generations of palace chefs, dating back to the Qing Dynasty.

The methods of roasting Beijing duck is hang the duck and roast it. The duck is cleaned, defeathered, cured and placed directly into the oven to roast.

If you want to taste the tradition Beijing Roast Duck, Quan Ju De Restaurant is the best choice for you. Average cost per person is about 100 RMB.

Bianyifang Restaurant

Founded in the 15^th Century, the character of roast duck in Bianyifang Restaurant is crisp,fragrant and delicious. The method of roasting Beijing duck in Bianyifang Restaurant is braising the duck, in which the bird is cleaned, gutted and the duck is filled with a special stock. Bianyifang Roast Duck Restaurant has made its name by using this method.

Bianyifang makes full use of every part of the duck and creates dishes with their own special flavor, presenting a scrumptious duck feast for your eating pleasure. The price in Bianyifang Restaurant is cheaper than Quan Ju De Restaurant. In Bianyifang, average cost per person is about 80 RMB.

Jin Bai Wan Restaurant

Once voted best roast duck restaurant in numerous magazines in terms of overall, Jin Bai Wan Roast Duck Restaurant is a famous chain Beijng Restaurant with cooking the traditional duck and Chinese cuisine.

If you do not want to go to the restaurant, reservations in Jin Bai Wan Restaurant can be made over the phone, and delivery is available—those living nearby are just a phone call away from enjoying the delicious taste of old Beijing in their own home. The average cost in Jin Bai Wan Restaurant is more reasonable, just 50 RMB.

The notion of "Food is the first thing for people," is the most important and essential idea in Chinese Civilization Life. So you should not miss the Beijing Roast Duck during your Beijing tour.