What are Beijing's specialties?

Palace lanterns

Beijing palace lanterns are beautifully crafted and the materials are well chosen, the frames are usually made of mahogany, sandalwood, rosewood and other precious woods, together with the decorations of colorful glass and silk, which make them elegant and luxurious. Every first month of the fifteenth "on the Yuan Lantern Festival", the street lanterns hanging high, a happy and festive atmosphere. In addition, Beijing also has a kind of silk painting lamp, the court color is more intense. You can buy them in the arts and crafts stores in Beijing.

Cloisonné

Beijing is the birthplace of cloisonné technology, which has been practiced for nearly a thousand years since the Yuan Dynasty. Initially, cloisonné was mostly antique bronze vessels, and during the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, craftsmen found a dark blue blue glaze material, with which crafts were made in a dignified, rich and generous manner, which is today's "cloisonné". During the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, pure copper with better extensibility was used as the raw material, making cloisonné craft reach its peak. Especially in the Ming Dynasty during the Xuande period is the most exquisite.

Cloisonné is a unique process of combining porcelain and copper. The production of purple copper tire, and then flat thin copper wire in the copper tire sticky pattern pattern, and then with different colors of enamel glaze inlaid filling in the pattern. After the completion of this process is repeated sintering, polishing and gilding. It can be said that the production process of cloisonné not only uses the bronze process, but also utilizes the porcelain process, and at the same time introduces a large number of traditional painting and carving techniques, which can be called a masterpiece of traditional Chinese crafts. It is available at some arts and crafts stores in Beijing.

Lucite material ware

Beijing's ancient palace and temple buildings are almost entirely made of glaze for roof tiles and all kinds of outdoor decoration. Standing on Jingshan Mountain, the Forbidden City's golden yellow glazed tiles glisten in the sun; several altars around the city also used different colors of glaze, the Temple of Heaven in blue, the Temple of Earth in yellow, the Temple of the Sun in red, and the Temple of the Moon in white; and various shapes on the roofs, including animals, flowers, birds and so on, are crystalline and smooth.

Another type of glaze is an ancient blown craft originating in Beijing. Beijing built a glaze kiln, called Liulichang, in the Yuan Dynasty, and similar official kilns were built in subsequent generations. The raw material of glaze is a kind of colorful translucent mineral material, the key of the process is in a "blow" word, so Beijing people do this line of work is called "blowing material live". Beijing's famous material ware home had blown a bunch of grapes, the image of realistic, crystalline, absolutely can be fake.

Now there are more than 50 varieties of material ware in Beijing, the shape and size is suitable for both high-level hotels and luxury office buildings, but also suitable for travelers personal collection or as a souvenir gift to friends and relatives.

Men

Face sculpture is a simple but highly artistic folk craft. It uses flour, glutinous rice flour as the main raw material, after pinching, rolling, kneading, and with a small bamboo knife dexterous point, cutting, carving, scratching, in a short while, a variety of characters or animal images will be out of hand. Face painting is small, easy to carry, not easy to deform and fade, is a gift to friends and family souvenirs. Generally in those lively tourist attractions can be seen in the seller of the noodle stalls.

Lacquerware

There are two main types of lacquerware in Beijing. One is carved lacquer, this craft matured in the 14th century A.D., the history is quite long, with copper for the tire and burned lining enamel, the mouth and gilded, the tire needs to be coated with red, green, yellow and other colors of lacquer, and some have to be coated with hundreds of layers of lacquer after drying to be carved, the way of carving is divided into relief and open-work carving, etc.; the other is the gold lacquer inlaid, gold lacquer inlay for the colorful lacquer hooked gold, inlaid inlaid studs, gold and silver off and carve the gray and grinding lacquer painting, etc. The other is gold lacquer inlay. Both kinds of lacquer ware have the characteristics of pearl, simple and calm, without losing the royal atmosphere, is a craft with a strong taste of Beijing.

Jade

The Chinese have always regarded jade as a symbol of status, and in ancient times, rich people often wore jade with them. As a result, a large number of jade artisans gathered in the Chongwenmen Flower Market area of Beijing, and Beijing became the center of jade in China.

The jade industry was a relatively high-status industry in old Beijing, and its famous craftsmen and artists were highly respected, and the artists were well paid and honored as "Mr.". Today's jades have inherited the traditions of the olden days in terms of style of creation. The Beijing Jade Factory once carved a pair of matchbox-sized "dragons and phoenixes presenting auspiciousness" pendants, which were so small in size, but still finely carved with relief patterns of dragons, phoenixes, butterflies, double happiness, and so on, which made them feel unusually far-reaching in a square inch. Another masterpiece is the "theft of immortality": the white lady red dress, in the chase in the mouth of a black ganoderma lucidum, is amazing, the jade carving in the color of all the use of the original color of jade.

Beijing Roast Duck

Roasted duck is a unique dish in Beijing, which is famous all over the world. Roast duck has a long history, as early as 1500 years ago, China's North and South Dynasties have "hot duck". The Yuan Dynasty days between the calendar year (1330 AD) of the Imperial Cuisine doctor Nu Si Hui was written by the "meal is about to be" included in the seat of the treasures "roast duck", is today's roast duck. At that time, the method of roast duck for barbecue, is to take out the internal organs of the duck, the goat maw, cilantro, green onions, salt and mix well, put the duck belly, with a fork in the charcoal fire roasted. Today's Peking Duck is made with filler ducks raised in the suburbs of Beijing. Before roasting, the duck's legs are first cleaned of hair and the internal organs are removed. Then air is pressed in between the skin and the meat to separate the skin from the meat, and then the duck is coated with maltose syrup and left to dry. The whole duck is deep red in color, like a layer of red paint, so some foreigners jokingly refer to Peking duck as "lacquer duck". The roasting method is to send the duck into the oven before the duck chamber into the boiling water, to be duck roasted before the boiling water out. The oven is fueled by hardwoods such as jujube, peach, pear, etc. These fuels are less smoky and fragrant, and the fire is mild but not intense. Each duck is roasted for about 40 minutes, the outside is charred and the inside is tender, the meat layer is plump. There are rules for eating roast duck: first put a pancake on your hand, clip a few slices of roast duck, dip it in sweet noodle sauce, add a few white onions, and then roll up the pancake to eat it, which is oily but not greasy, crispy and refreshing. Before officially eating the roast duck, smart cooks also make various cold pots with the duck's waist, heart, liver, palm, wing and egg, or cook cooked dishes such as fried duck heart with pepper and salt, fried duck tongue and fried duck waist. Even the duck bones can be boiled in soup with a delicious flavor. A senior chef can be processed into more than 80 kinds of hot and cold dishes on the duck, composed of a unique flavor of the "duck seat".

Beijing Carved Lacquer

Beijing Carved Lacquer was founded in the Tang Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,400 years, and was favored and enjoyed by the emperors and concubines of successive emperors and belonged to the palace art. after 1949, carved lacquer went from the palace to the society, and it became the national crafts for the cultural exchanges with the people of other countries all over the world. Carved lacquer production is unique, most of them are made of brass as the inner tire, and there are also stripped tire (cloth tire), wooden tire and so on. The tire is coated with natural lacquer, at least 70 layers of general lacquer should be coated, and more than 500 layers of lacquer should be coated for the high-grade lacquer of openwork carving, and the thickness of the lacquer is about 300 millimeters. The lacquer is then carefully carved on top of the layers. Traditional carving lacquer is mainly red with black and yellow, modern carving lacquer is mainly red and black, and has developed a variety of colors such as green, blue, brown, white, orange and yellow. The traditional carving method is only relief carving, shallow carving, today's artists have created a round carving, half hollow and full hollow carving. After the lacquer carving, dozens of processes such as grinding, making, baking, etc. are carried out, all of which are hand-operated. It takes at least 3 months to complete a piece of lacquer carving, and as many as 1 to 2 years.

Da Mopan Persimmon

The suburbs of Beijing are rich in persimmons, and there are many varieties. However, the most famous one is the large millstone persimmon. These persimmons are large, usually weighing about 250 grams, and the largest one is 500 grams. The large mopan persimmon is tasty and nutritious. It is also effective in lowering blood pressure, stopping bleeding and moistening the intestines.

"Six Biju" pickles

"Six Biju" pickles outside the front door of a hutong called grain store street, there is a store on the street, a long history, known far and wide, which is more than 450 years of history of the six Biju Sauce Garden.　According to historical records, Liubijiu was built in the ninth year of Jiajing in the Ming Dynasty (1530 AD). Initially, it was a hotel, and in order to ensure the mellow and sweet flavor of the wine, the workshop had formulated six rules of operation: the millet must be complete, the zhanzhi must be clean, the ceramics must be good, the fire must be perfect, and the water must be fragrant." Six Bijiu" thus got its name. Legend has it that the gold plaque hanging in front of the store door is a very favored during the Jiajing period of the University of Wuying Hall Yan Song book. Although Yan Song is a sycophant, but his calligraphy is quite good. Coupled with the fact that he was a prime minister at that time, the power was prominent, and at that time did give the "Six Biju" a lot of color. Later, the restaurant changed its business to become a pickled vegetable garden, and its reputation was further enhanced. The strict spirit and tradition of "Liubijiu" has been inherited from generation to generation. For example, when making pickles there, it pays attention to the place of origin, specifications, and the time of the year. The old seedling melon must be "seven inches white" mature; the cucumber must be "top flower with thorns" two two (old scale) a; mustard head must be "two doors" even a; sugar garlic selection must be the summer solstice. The garlic is harvested three days before the summer solstice, and each head has four to five or six cloves. Sauce-making here, every year when the Spring Festival past the soybeans steamed and fermented, made "yellow", and then dried and crushed people jar, until the "summer" to start the jar. After the liberation, with the increase of vegetables in Beijing, the increase of production, and the improvement of sauce making technology, the varieties and production of Liubijiu sauces also increased greatly. At present, the crystal red, bright, fragrant and crispy, excellent color and taste of the six Bijiu pickles, in the city's major food markets can be bought. Many traditional brand-name pickles, also made into cans, exported abroad.

Beijing Candy

Beijing Candy is one of the three most famous candies in China (Shanghai Milk Candy, Guangzhou Fruit Candy and Beijing Candy), especially the red shrimp candy for the best quality. Candy, in China has a long history, Beijing's candy has always enjoyed a reputation. Before the liberation, some stores and workshops in Beijing used copper molds engraved with the shapes of children to process the candies, therefore, Beijingers often called it "children's pastry". After the liberation, dozens of private workshops merged to join the Beijing First Food Factory, and "Kid's Crisp" became the famous product of the factory. 1963, they successfully developed "Red Shrimp Crisp Candy" again, which soon became an export product and sold well in the international market. Over the decades, production has increased, but still can not meet the needs of merchants. Red Shrimp Candy was awarded the Silver Medal by the State Council. Foreign businessmen praised that: "red shrimp pastry, not only the United States of America's ace - Jinshi pastry than not, other countries can not be compared to the crisp sugar." Red shrimp pastry characteristics can be summarized as "crisp, crispy, fragrant, sweet" four words. In the production of the essence of traditional craftsmanship, the use of sophisticated materials. Always use high-quality durian sugar, high-concentration glucose syrup and "two eight hemp sauce", after many times of boiling pulling folded package into. This kind of sugar skin thin and crispy, sugar filling level clear, eat sweet and savory, not sticky teeth not greasy mouth, eat without residue.

Poria Sandwich cake

Beijing's specialty Poria Sandwich cake, the original is the end of the Qing Dynasty court food. According to legend, once Empress Dowager Cixi got sick and did not want to eat, which could be difficult for the imperial kitchen. Chefs racked their brains, selected a few spleen and stomach Chinese medicine, found that one of the production in the clouds and Guizhou Poria, sweet and flat, and beneficial to the spleen and tranquilize the mind, diuresis and dampness effect. So, to pine nuts, peach kernels, cinnamon, honey as the main ingredient, with the right amount of Poria powder, and then the starch into a crust, fine work made of sandwich pancakes. Cixi after eating, very satisfied. Later, this Poria sandwich cake into the folk, become popular Beijing flavor snacks. However, before the liberation of just Dong'an market, some small vendors operating, the number is very small. After the liberation, the government unified management, so that many flavorful foods have been restored and developed. There are more than sixty years of history of the famous flavor store Taoxiang spring, specifically Beijing's Poria sandwich cake as the store's focus on self-produced and self-marketing one of the varieties. This store produces the sandwich cake with exquisite materials and fine workmanship. Branded with high-grade starch crust, its thin as paper, white as snow, the sandwich is a variety of nuts, supplemented by cinnamon, honey, sugar and pure Poria cocos powder, sweet flavor, melt in the mouth, refreshingly palatable. And the price is low, can be used for regular consumption of health food. At present, Beijing has a number of places to produce Poria clip cake, to the Taoxiang spring products for the best.

Beijing specialties of Liangxiang chestnuts

Liangxiang chestnuts are mainly produced in the western and northwestern mountains of Fangshan. Among them, Beiyao in Fozizhuang Township, Zhongyao in Nanyao Township, Shuiyu, Huagang and other villages have the most. Its color is the best among chestnuts, sweet and tasty, full of fruit, cast into the water, each one falls to the bottom. Tang Dynasty, Liangxiang chestnuts as Fanyang Tribute, tribute to Chang'an. To Liao, has also been into the forbidden tribute. "Liangxiang chestnuts" export, has a history of hundreds of years. After the establishment of new China, "Liangxiang chestnuts" continue to sell well in Europe, America and Japan.

Fangshan agricultural and sideline products have also created their own unique brand, renowned in Kyoto. Such as "Shuo Jia" mountain wild vegetables, "leaning against the mountain house" pickles, "Jing Rong" lemurs, "Ontang" rice, "Longzhu" snow dates, "Shilin" pepper seed oil, "Nongle" pepper, "Tianci Garden" flour, "Hanjian" cooked vegetables, Zhangfang milling persimmons ...... are just to name a few. Friends like food, you are welcome to Fangshan taste delicious food, mountain specialties, fully enjoy the ancients, "three months do not know the taste of meat" of the free

Beijing specialties of Changping cherry

Driving from the Badaling Expressway Xiguan Roundabout Exit, take the 108 National Highway to run thirteen mausoleums in the direction of the see up to A dozen cherry picking gardens. Thirteen town of the average daily reception of the orchards had reached more than 1,000 visitors, cherry picking more than 500 kilograms, every weekend, a variety of vehicles filled with orchards in front of the large parking lot, bustling as a small downtown.

1, red light: average fruit weight 9.6 grams, the largest fruit weight 11 grams. Fruit kidney-shaped, black fruit, bright and shiny, thick, soft and juicy flesh, sweet taste, resistance to storage and transportation, ripe in early June.

2, Italian early red: average fruit weight 9 grams, the largest fruit weight 12 grams. Fruit purplish-red flesh purplish-red, tender and juicy, flavor flesh purple-black, fine and juicy, sweet and sour, adaptable, resistant to storage and transportation, ripe in mid-May.

3, choice: average fruit weight 11 grams, the largest fruit weight 15 grams. Fruit nearly round, fruit purple-red, flesh purple-black, fine and juicy, sweet flavor, cold-resistant high-yield, resistant to storage and transportation, ripe in mid-May.

4, friendship: fruit large; average single fruit weight 15 grams. Fruit purple, flesh fine juicy, sweet flavor, good productivity, June is ten.

5, excellent: average fruit weight 6 grams, the largest fruit weight 8 grams. Fruit nearly round, fruit purplish red, flesh purplish red, flesh hard fine juicy, sweet and sour, pollen quantity is large, resistant to storage and transportation, mature in the first half of May.

6, early ruby: average fruit weight of 8 grams, concentric fruit, fruit purple-red, purple flesh, fine and juicy, sweet and sour, cold and drought resistance, mature in early May.

Antiques

Many people take the purchase of cultural relics in Beijing as the purpose of travel this. Indeed, as the capital of six dynasties, Beijing is extremely rich in cultural relics. The 500-year-old Liulichang Cultural Street at the Hepingmen Gate is a good place to shop for cultural relics. The famous Rongbaozhai sells paintings and calligraphy of celebrities of the past dynasties and the Four Treasures of Literature. The China Bookstore is the largest antique book store in China.

Cloisonné

Beijing is the birthplace of cloisonné technology, and cloisonné can be found in stores large and small. From large clan temple sacrificial vessels, hall screens and benches tables and chairs, to small chopsticks. Earrings, candy canes, toothpick holders and smoking utensils are all available.

Jade

Beijing is the center of jade in China, and a large number of jade artifacts are gathered around the Chongwenmen Flower Market in Beijing. Beijing's jade artifacts are divided into two main categories, one is pieces of work, including jade stoves, jade vases, tea sets, figures, birds and animals, etc., and the other is small pieces of work, including rings, necklaces, seals, pipes, and pins, etc., which are very small and delicate.

Lacquerware

Pure Beijing flavor of crafts. There are two main types of Beijing lacquerware, one is carved lacquer, which has a long history. The other is gold lacquer inlay, which is also a Beijing specialty. Both kinds of lacquerware have the characteristics of beadwork, ancient simplicity and calmness, without losing the royal atmosphere.

Rugs

Beijing rugs are divided into two categories: carpets and tapestries. Beijing carpets are made of fine wool, firm knots, neat cuts, soft and comfortable, serene colors, and elegant patterns. Beijing-style carpet is usually "eight treasures", "Bogu" and dragon and phoenix and other patterns.

Silk

In Beijing, you can buy all kinds of silk fabrics, inner and outer garments, bedding and decorations. Good quality silk can be bought in the Friendship Store. Xiushui Street Market and Yabao Road Market in Yong'anli sell a variety of silk dresses, underwear, pajamas, duvets and bedding. The markets are run by individual stallholders, with flexible trading methods, many of whom speak English, and most of the goods are exported for domestic sales, mostly in Western sizes, making them a must-visit destination for overseas tourists.

Men

Men, also known as face sculptures, are simple but highly artistic folk crafts. They are small, portable and durable, and do not mildew, crack, deform or fade, so they are popular with tourists and are a good souvenir for friends and relatives.

Painting pots

Beijing painting pots, that is, snuff bottles, usually with the material as raw material, the expensive ones are made of jade, crystal, onyx and jadeite. Painting pots beautiful chic shape, both ornamental and use value, has become a popular tourist crafts. Museums in many countries around the world have collected the treasures of the inner painting pots.

Antique Furniture

Hardwood furniture is also a traditional product of Beijing, which is made of precious wood. The material is mostly rosewood, mahogany, pear, iron pear and other heavy wood, the best is the yellow pear wood, it is firm grain fine, color and lustre bright. And rosewood has "gold in the wood" reputation.

Books

As China's cultural center, books are one of Beijing's "specialties". Beijing Foreign Languages Bookstore and its seven branches sell a variety of foreign books and magazines, Beijing Xinhua Bookstore **** has more than 200 branches, in addition to all kinds of books can be purchased, as well as audio tapes, videotapes, laser discs, as well as small handicrafts, New Year's cards and so on. Guests from Taiwan especially like to buy books in Beijing, not only a wide variety and cheap.

Duck, roast duck, white chicken, black and white flower cow, black pig, oil chicken, duck pear, Beijing White Pear, large milled persimmons, Liangxiang chestnut, Beijing West flat, Mentougou walnuts, Miyun jinshi jujube, Miaofeng Mountain roses, preserved fruits, queen bee essence, autumn pear cream Poria clip cake, sugar, six Bijiu sauced vegetables, white phoenix pills, niuwang pills, chrysanthemum white wine, Tiger Bone Wine, Erhotou Wine, marinated fire-roasted.