In spring, everything grows, and the tender buds show little heads. These buds can not only be watched, but also become delicious food on dining tables. Spring pancakes on February 2nd, the unforgettable Xiangchun (Chinese toon) buds and delicious shepherd's purse dumplings are popular among people. Of course, the most important dish is Peking Roast Duck. These delicious food will make your trip in Beijing memorable.

Spring Pancake (Chun Bing)

Chinese people eat spring pancakes on the day called lichun (the first of Chinese 24 solar terms) and February 2nd in the lunar calendar to celebrate the beginning of the spring. In the north, temperature on lichun is still rather low, but it will be getting warm on February 2nd with pink peach blossoms and green willows. One of the ways of celebration is to eat spring pancakes on that day. According to the legend, this custom began in the Tang Dynasty and is also known as "Biting Spring".

In February, Beijing's warm and gentle breeze is very pleasing. All kinds of seasonal vegetables are available on markets. With thin pancake rolls of fresh green vegetables, light yellow omelets, white vermicelli, and a little scallions and sauced meat, you can hold it with both hands, and drink a bowl of millet congee. The best taste memories of spring will be wrapped in the spring pancake.

During thousands of years of history, there have been some changes in the baking method of pancakes and the preparation of side dishes. However, there are several indispensable ingredients including seasonal spring leeks, green spinach, soybean sprouts and white vermicelli, which are colorful, bright, and fresh.

Recommended shops: Tongchunyuan, Kaorouji (Barbecue Season), Tongheju, Makai Restaurant, Huguosi Snack, Ju’enyuan Spring Pancake Banquet, Grandma’s Spring Pancake Shop, Apo Spring Pancake, Juanjuan Spring Pancake Restaurant, etc.