Culture of Beijing
Over the centuries of is existence Beijing has developed many unique cultural icons.While in Beijing you have the opportunity to experience some of these for yourself.
- - Beijing Snacks
- - Beijing Roast Duck
- - Imperial Court Food
- - Imperial Official Food
- - Hot Pot
- - Jiaozi (Dumpling)
- - Barbecue
- - Porridge
- - Medicinal Food
- - Chinese Silk
- - Chinese Ceramics
- - Chinese Tea
- - Cloisonne
- - Jade and Jade Carving
- - Chop
- - Cheongsam (Qi Pao)
- - Beijing Opera
- - Calligraphy
- - Spring Festival
- - The Moon Festival
- - Duan Wu: Dragon Boat Festival
- - Chongyang Festival
- - Chinese Lantern Festival
Ancient Oriental culture has always fascinated people around the world. As history strode ever onward great cities rose and fell, some leaving not a single trace. But in Northern China there is an ancient city which still preserves all its charms. Beijing, has a wealth of traditional culture like Beijing Opera, Chinese painting and calligraphy, seal-graving , jade carving as well as the centuries-old Chinese features: Chinese silk, ceramics, cloisonne, and Chinese tea. Chinese jiaozi and the traditional sedan chair. Here you can find the essence of traditional Chinese culture and art.