Not long ago, White Rabbit candy was a quirky souvenir — sweet, strange, and unfamiliar to anyone who didn’t grow up with it. Even in China, it sat quietly in the corner of childhood nostalgia. But that was then. These … Read More
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Discover the Best Yunnan Restaurant in Beijing: A Tropical Holiday in the Hutongs
If you’re searching for the best Yunnan restaurant in Beijing, look no further than Yun Er Xiao Zhen (云洱小镇). Known for its bright, vibrant flavours and fresh ingredients, Yunnan cuisine offers a dining experience that’s unlike anything else in Beijing. … Read More
Introducing: The Hungry Traveler’s Guidebook to Shanghai (2025 Edition)
If you’re planning a trip to Shanghai and want to experience the best food in the city, The Hungry Traveler’s Guidebook Shanghai (2025 Edition) is your new must-have companion. We’ve been offering this insider resource exclusively to our food tour … Read More
The Best Eggplant in China
Think you don’t love eggplant? You haven’t tried the best eggplant in China! We love it when guests on our tours claim that they don’t like an ingredient, only to have a dish on a tour change their mind (looking … Read More
How to Make Authentic Beijing Hotpot Dipping Sauce
We’re often asked by guests on the Old Beijing Dinner Tour about what makes Beijing hotpot dipping sauce so delicious. Developed over centuries since the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), the sauce makes use of some of Beijing people’s best-loved and most-used … Read More