Yanjing Beer Factory Tour - 燕京啤酒厂

As a modern city with vibrant culture and lifestyles, Beijing is proud of its drinking culture. More of a symbol of hospitality and friendliness, drinking local beer with friends is one of the most pastimes for Beijingers of all ages. One of the most famous beer brand is Yanjing Beer, which stands for “Beijing Beer”. Proud locals of Beijing would always drink the cool beer as a way to get away from the summer heat. Many also like to drink it while eating spicy food or hotpot. Due to its popularity, the yanjing beer factory is one of the busiest and most highly qualified beer factory in the world.

Wraping Dumplings - 包饺子

Wrapping dumplings is a Chinese folk custom during Spring Festival. Especially, citizens living in the northern part of China are fond of dumplings. Dumpling is a folk food with a long history. The food is beloved by Chinese people. There is even a saying that says “it doesn’t taste better than dumpling”.

Dumplings must be served during Spring Festival because they are shaped as shoe-shaped ingot. Eating dumplings during Spring Festival has the meaning of attracting fortune and money. Chinese people believe, as they stuff the dumplings, they are also putting fortune and hope into their lives. 

Nowadays, people eat dumplings regularly. The ingredients of dumplings are: pork, flour, vegetable, salt, flavor enhancer, sauce, seasoning wine, oil, water etc.