Jingbajian

Jingbajian, or the eight-set Beijing style pastry known as a traditional Chinese cake which Jing is referring Beijing and bajian means eight pieces of cakes different in shapes and flavors. Another feature of it is that the Chinese characters “Fu”, “Lu” and “Shou” will be written on the cakes. For those who stay in Beijing for many years, Jingbajian serves as their popular choices when they return home. The most delicious and well-known cakes in Beijing are sold by Daoxiangcun. If you want to buy cakes there, you can choose either fresh cakes or the delicately-packed gift box.

Place for purchase: Daoxiangcun

Beijing Erguotou

Erguotou, also known as Chinese white liquor is the typical representative of Beijing’s alcoholic culture with 800 years history. The term "Erguotou" means "second distillation", which indicates the moment when the spirit reaches its highest level of purity. The workmanship of making Erguotou marks the milestone in Chinese white liquor-making history and influences the later quality. Since the birth of Red Star Erguotou, it has become well-known and gained popularity among customers with low price, strong and mellow flavor.

Place for purchase: major supermarkets in Beijing