Rongbao Zhai Chinese Painting Workshop

Rongbao Zhai is located in  Liu Lichang West Street with its former name as Dongzhu Zhai. In the 20th year of the reign of Emperor Guangxu in Qing Dynasty (1894), it changed its name into "Rongbao Zhai". It is always a place for people in the circle of painting and calligraphy to gather and communicate from the early period.
Rongbao Zhai is famous for its wood-block watermark printing at home and abroad. Its wood-block watermark printing is made by masters with great talent, which is the reason why any of the current printings can't compete with it. The wood-block watermark printing has a long history in China. In the early 9th year of the Rongbao Zhai can not only print Shijianxiaopin (comment or short essay inscribed on the wood or printed on the paper or silk with great exquisiteness), but also engage in complicated silk painting and monumental long book copy, which are similar to the real ones. Rongbao Zhai's products such as "Poem of Seventy-two Officials" and "Twenty-four Solar Terms Envelope", made by the wood-block watermark printing, was regarded as very outstanding products in Liu Li Chang by Lu Xun and Zheng Zhenduo.

reign of Xiantong Emperor in Tang Dynasty (A.D. 868), a person named Wang Jie printed illustrations of Diamond Sutra with this technique and these illustrations remain until today. From the Tang Dynasty, most books are accompanied by illustrations and the process printing is available in the 16th century. In recent decades, with new improvements and achievements made on the basis of the traditional techniques, at present
At present, Rongbao Zhai has a large collection of authentic works and reproduced ones made with wood-block watermark printing techniques of ancient and modern painters and calligraphers. It also provides four treasures of the study (brush, ink, paper and ink stone) as well as services like mounting, processing and repairing, which brings great convenience for painters and calligraphers. Rongbao Zhai has made great achievements in booming the artistic market of painting and calligraphy and promoting international cultural exchange.

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.

Where Can We See Incredibly Buildings in Beijing?

With inspired mood, I am eager to tell you that 72 hours visa-free tour in Beijing has really come true from January 1, 2013. Were you wondering on the question of whether you should have visa free tours in Beijing? I suggest that you’d better have a Beijing tour by this chance.
Beijing city is full of mystery, modern and fantastic. Every year, a large number of foreign visitors would like to visit this ancient, modern and mysterious city. We offer visa free Beijing family tour to feel the ancient skin of the capital city with reasonable price and our best service. Our visa free Beijing family tour will leave your family a happy impression about Beijing, containing the representative attractions (listed below) of Beijing, with the private tour guide company.

Tiananmen Square

 

With a total area of 440,000 square meters, Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world and the heart of Beijing city.

Forbidden City

 

Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. In ancient times, emperors hold conference and resided there, and common people can not enter.

Temple of Heaven

 

As the largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings in China, Temple of Heaven was used for sacrifice in old times. For the undeveloped science, people though that heaven would help them by sacrifice. Every winter, the emperor would come to here to sacrifice and prayed for good harvests.

 

Juyongguan Great Wall

 

Juyongguan Great Wall is one of the three greatest passes of Great Wall of China. There ara lush flowers and trees around it and make it beautiful that attracts numerous tourists to visit it when they enjoy the policy of 3 days visa free transit in Beijing.

 

Summer Palace

 

Well known as the largest and most well-preserved royal park in China, Summer Palace has greatly influences Chinese horticulture. Also, you can visit a Chinese fresh water pearl shop near Summer Palace to do some shopping. It is a nice place to buy necklace or bracelet. They are very good gifts from China.

 

Beihai Park

 

Beihai Park is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China. Beautiful scenery around there you must not miss when you travel in Beijing.

 

Hutong

 

Hutong was the memory of the traditional life and culture in Beijing. If you want to explore the real life of common person, you could go to Hutong where you can deep understanding the life style of old Beijing and appreciate those ancient buildings that full of Chinese character.

We hope these incredibly ancient buildings will leave you a deep impression during your visa free Beijing tour.