Making Dumplings

I'm very interested in Chinese food so during the trip to Beijing, I booked one of Beijing Cooking Learning Tour on beijinglandscapes. Haha, the tour didn't disappoint me (it is very interesting and meaningful).
Began at 9:00 am and the first destination was the Beijing Cooking School. Here I learnt a few different dishes and saw how they are made from beginning to end, learning the secrets of excellent Chinese cooking. After hands on learning experience, I finally cooked three dishes as my lunch. I'm very proud that I could make dumplings. Although the shapes of them are very strange, it is a perfect job for me and I felt very exciting to eat my own Chinese lunch.

Dumplings-My Lunch

After the lunch, I was driven to one of the branches of time - honored brand - Daoxiangcun Foodstuffs Store. I can't believe that so many people queue up to buy the snacks. Is it really delicious? Then I bought some to take home as gifts to my family and friends.
In the afternoon, I began the village tour - Beijing Gaobeidian Village. The first destination of the village tour is the Tonghui River. It is a part of man-made ancient Beijing-Hangzhou Great Canal with the long history of more than a thousand years. Then I visited the Classic Furniture Street. The 1,500 meters long classical furniture street is located along the Tonghui River in the east part of the Gaobeidian Road. The main type of the furniture is of Ming and Qing Dynasty. Here is a good stage for representing and trading Chinese Traditional furniture. At last I visit a local famer's house. This is my favorite part of the village tour. Here I happily talk to the villagers and make dumplings together with them. There I enjoyed a very delicious Farm Flavored.
About 6:00 pm I got to my hotel. Stay in the comfortable bed and aftertaste the one day trip, I still feel very exciting. The English speaking tour guide is very kindly to me and told me a lot about the history and story about the old Beijing. Also I'm very happy that I learn some secrets of Chinese cooking!

Resource:http://www.beijinglandscapes.com/beijing-travel-blog/beijing-cooking-tour.html

Why Beijing is the First Destination to Visit ?

Once you tour in Beijing, you will love it and you will never want to leave. Here I will list top reasons why Beijing is so famous in the world.

Reason 1: Famous Attractions in Beijing

Has been the capital of different periods of history, Beijing offers China's wonderful array of attractions, including Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Ming Tombs, and Lama Temple. 

Reason 2: Picturesque Natural Scenery

Beijing has many beautiful landscapes for tourists relaxing. The best time travel to Beijing is in late spring and autumn. Autumn is a particularly pleasant time to visit as the days are warm and the leaves of the many trees in the city turn glorious shades of red and gold. The heat and humidity of the summers and the biting wind in winter can be extreme.

Reason 3: Friendly Chinese People

When traveling in Beijing, you will find that the Chinese people are warm, friendly and extremely honest. They always smile to other people and willing to help others. Especially the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games pushed the people's passion for nudity over the top.

Reason 4: Say "HI!" to the animals in Beijing Zoo

As China's largest treasure house of animals and birds, Beijing has become one of the ten biggest Zoos in the world. One of the most famous mammals in Beijing Zoo is giant panda which has long been a symbol of the world's wildlife Protection effort.

Reason 5: Try Chinese Food

In Beijing, tourist can taste different styles of food from different regions. One of the most famous foods in Beijing is Beijing Roast Duck. 

Reason 6: Convenient Transportation

Public transport in Beijing is very convenient, so tourists can take a bus, rend a taxi, or ride a bike. Bicycle is a convenient means of transportation. It has been very popular among foreign visitor. 

Reason 7: Morning Visit to Beijing Park

An unmissable experience is a morning visit to one of Beijing’s public parks. This is when people let their hair down by indulging in their particular favorite physical activity, be it Tai chi, jogging, singing or even ballroom dancing.

Reason 8: Accommodation of All Level

Whether you want to save money and live in a much comfortable hotels, Beijing offer different levels of accommodation. To cater for the booming tourist industry, Beijing provides accommodation that can meet all budget levels, including boutique hotels, star-rated hotels, hostels and inns.

Enjoy yourself during your Beijing travel.

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.