Imperial cuisine, an indispensable part of Beijing cuisine, was served mainly to the imperial family. Originated from the Emperor's Kitchen, the cuisine distinguished itself from other Chinese cuisines through its elaborate cooking methods and the strict selection of raw materials, which are often extremely expensive and can't be acquired today. 

Beijing's folk foods bear memories of the oridinary folks, and are representative of Beijiners' food culture. 

Beijing has a unique historical background which gave birth to a sophisticated food culture. It has the most incomparable varieties of tasty food, nice drinks and places to hang out.

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