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This is my first time in Beijing and I only have one meal. What should I eat to make the most of the trip?
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This is my first time in Beijing and I only have one meal. What should I eat to make the most of the trip?

This book addresses the most frequently asked questions about Beijing cuisine, including what to eat for a first-time visitor with only one meal, how to choose breakfast in Beijing, whether snacks are

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These 7 Beijing Restaurants: A Local Must-Have List I Compiled After Three Trips (Not Popular Brands)
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These 7 Beijing Restaurants: A Local Must-Have List I Compiled After Three Trips (Not Popular Brands)

This blogger's list of hidden gems for Beijing's local snacks, compiled after three visits, focuses on lesser-known established eateries and street stalls in hutongs. It includes dishes like fried liv

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The Flavors of Beijing in the Market | 9 Authentic Local Delicacies from Niujie Hutongs That Locals Repeatedly Buy
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The Flavors of Beijing in the Market | 9 Authentic Local Delicacies from Niujie Hutongs That Locals Repeatedly Buy

The most authentic flavors of Beijing aren't found in tourist attractions, but in old markets like Niujie and Shuru Hutong. This article follows the stall layout, highlighting nine local specialties:

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Beijingers' everyday meals: From morning soy milk to late-night grilled meat.
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Beijingers' everyday meals: From morning soy milk to late-night grilled meat.

What do people eat for three meals a day in Beijing? Start the day with a bowl of douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) and jiaoquan (deep-fried dough rings) to whet the appetite. In the morning, slurp u

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Tracing the Flavors of Beijing | An In-Depth Guide to Beijing's Specialty Foods
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Tracing the Flavors of Beijing | An In-Depth Guide to Beijing's Specialty Foods

XOOTOUR's senior destination columnist brings you an in-depth guide to Beijing's culinary delights. This article selects must-try signature dishes such as Peking duck, Zha Jiang Mian (noodles with soy

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