The sixth type is the douzhi (fermented mung bean juice) mentioned earlier. Many people feel nauseous at the mere mention of douzhi; it's sour, astringent, and unpleasant to drink. However, in the eyes of the people of Beijing, they would rather queue up than not drink douzhi. Because it was so popular among the common people, it was later introduced to the palace, where it was enjoyed by ministers at banquets. The ministers all applauded its deliciousness, and it gradually became a drink in the imperial court.

The seventh type: Guanchang (a type of sausage). Among all the snacks in Beijing, Guanchang is one of the more popular ones. You can find it everywhere, from street corners to markets and temple fairs. Many people are mistaken; eating Guanchang isn't about how much it satisfies hunger, but about appreciating its flavor and satisfying your cravings. Legend has it that Guanchang became popular during the Ming Dynasty.

The ninth type: Chestnut Cake. This is a very traditional specialty snack, sweet and delicious with a rich chestnut flavor. It is made by pressing pure chestnut flour with white sugar and osmanthus flowers. Legend has it that this cake was originally a top-grade tribute to the Yuan Dynasty court, and later spread to the common people.

The tenth type of dalian huoshao (a type of fried dough) gets its name from its resemblance to the "dalian" (a type of bag) that people used to carry money on their person in ancient times. The best dalian huoshao is the one with chive and pork filling. It has a thin skin and a generous filling. It is best eaten fresh and drizzled with a little balsamic vinegar. One bite will give you a crispy exterior and a tender interior, with a mouthful of fragrance.

The eleventh type is stir-fried liver, which evolved from the "boiled liver" and "stir-fried lung" dishes of the Song Dynasty. It primarily uses pork liver and large intestine as ingredients, and garlic is indispensable. It's a snack made with a starch-thickened sauce.

It is said that when Empress Dowager Cixi tasted fried liver, she noticed that the pig lungs and heart inside were removed.

The twelfth type is pea flour cake, a traditional snack eaten on the third day of the third lunar month according to custom. In ancient times, there were two types of pea flour cake in Beijing: a folk version and a court version. The usual method is to grind the peas, peel them, wash them, boil them until soft, then add sugar and simmer over low heat until it solidifies, then cut it into pieces. The finished pea flour cake is light yellow in color, sweet in taste, and refreshingly cool.

The thirteenth type is sugar-coated baked bun, a traditional Manchu snack and one of the most common breakfast foods in Beijing, with a history of over 300 years. Sugar-coated baked buns are sweet and flavorful, soft yet not sticky, making them suitable for the elderly. Legend has it that sugar-coated baked buns originated during the Chongzhen era of the Ming Dynasty, when a Hui Muslim named Liu Dashun opened a small shop in a town specializing in them. By the Qianlong era, they had become very famous.

The fourteenth dish is fried dough pieces, a specialty noodle dish. Fried dough pieces are a deep yellow color, with a beautiful contrast of yellow and green. They are soft and chewy, with a rich and delicious flavor. It is said to have a history of over a hundred years and is a popular halal snack, loved by many.

The fifteenth type is "miancha" (面茶). China is the birthplace of tea, with varieties like West Lake Longjing, Huangshan Maofeng, and Jiangsu Biluochun. Beijing also has tea, but it's not for drinking; it's for eating – miancha. It's a paste-like dish made from millet flour, topped with sesame paste and sesame salt.

The sixteenth type, "Donkey Rolling," ranks first among Beijing's thirteen famous snacks. Why would such a perfectly good food be given such a name? Some scholars say it's a vivid metaphor: after being prepared, it's rolled in bean flour, resembling the dust kicked up by a donkey rolling in the air, hence the name "Donkey Rolling."

The seventeenth type is called "Door Nail Meat Pie," also known as "Door Stud Meat Pie." Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, the imperial kitchen prepared a dessert for Empress Dowager Cixi. After tasting it, Cixi found it quite delicious and asked the chef what it was called. The chef, thinking of the nail caps on the palace gates, casually replied, "Door Nail Meat Pie." This meat pie must be eaten hot; it becomes too greasy when cold.

The eighteenth type is braised pork offal with baked wheat cake. Speaking of braised pork offal with baked wheat cake, this is a favorite among foodies. As a famous traditional snack in Beijing, it is made by cooking baked wheat cake with cooked pork intestines and lungs together, and the aroma of meat is irresistible.

"Li, I really didn't expect that there would be so many snacks in just one city."

"Yes, and for these snacks, you have to eat the most authentic ones to get the real experience."

"Then could you take me to try all these snacks recently?"

"sure"

I never expected Miss Linda to be such a foodie. But then again, foreigners like them can't stand eating Western food every day.

"Li, this is so delicious!"

"Is it delicious? If it's delicious, eat more!"

"Yes, I won't be polite."

"You are welcome"

...

"Li, the clothes here are so beautiful!"

"Isn't it beautiful! You can go in and try it out."

"May I?"

"sure"

"Then I won't stand on ceremony."

"You are welcome"

"The clothes Duan Miao will be wearing here later will be more expensive."

"Okay, no problem, sis."

"Li, I like all these clothes, what should I do?"

"No, Miss Linda, will you be able to wear all of them? If you like one or two of them, I can give them to you."

"No need, I'll buy them myself. Just name your price! Pick them all up!"

"this"

"To be honest, clothing isn't just my hobby; it's everyone's hobby."

I plan to put these clothes in department stores and sell them after I take them back. It's more fun when everyone wears good things together.

"OK!"

"Comrade, how much are these clothes?"

"Comrade, every piece of clothing here has a different price."

"It's okay, I have money."

"Alright then! This one is 66, 88, 99..."

"How much do these cost in total?"

"In total..."

"good……"

"Li, let's go back today and go see those handcrafted art pieces you mentioned tomorrow."

Okay, no problem.

"Really? Miss Linda bought 20 pieces of clothing?"

"yes"

"These Americans are really rich."

"It's clear that they don't care about the price when it comes to beautiful things."

"Too"

"Li, besides all this delicious food, what other tourist attractions are there to visit around here?"

“There are many. After we finish touring the factory, I'll take you to this tourist attraction for a good look around.”

"OK!"

"Li, what's that smell? It smells so good!"

"Oh, you mean this!"

"That's the aroma coming from the roasted nuts shop not far ahead."

"A roasted nuts and seeds shop, what's that?"

"They're like peanuts bestowed by heaven, grown right there."

"So this is it. It's really delicious."

"The taste is indeed very good; many of us enjoy it."

"I like it too. Can you take me to see it? By the way, how far is this place from the craft production area?"

"It's not far, it's right next door."

"Let's go check out the place next to the roasted nuts shop first."

Where should we go first?

"OK!"

...

"So that's how it's made. But it's quite troublesome and inefficient."

"That's true, that's exactly what I'm worried about right now."