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Sponsored by Fatih Koparan Just English Language Schools (https://www.justenglishtr.com ) Social Media: Twitter:   / ifkoparan   Instagram:   / ifkoparan   Tiktok:   / ifkoparan   #Advertisement 🍢 1. Wangfujing Night Market – The Test of Courage The heart of Beijing’s street food scene is Wangfujing Night Market. A narrow alley packed with sizzling stalls and bizarre creatures bubbling in oil… Here, there’s something like a “Courage Menu”: • Seahorse • Snake • Lizard • Chicken heart • Fried silkworm larvae But at the same spot, you’ll also find delicious beef skewers (niurou chuan) and caramelized fruit sticks (bing tang hu lu). Smell, fear, and curiosity blend together. And when you dare to eat a scorpion, it surprisingly tastes a bit like raw peanuts. ⸻ 🥟 2. Jiaozi (蒸饺) – Chinese Dumplings Every street in Beijing hides a steaming pot. Inside are jiaozi — dumplings filled with meat, vegetables, or shrimp. A small plate, but the steam warms the entire street. Served with black vinegar and soy sauce; sitting on a tiny stool eating them is the simplest way to feel the spirit of Beijing. ⸻ 🍜 3. Zhájiàngmiàn (炸酱面) – Beijing Noodles This is Beijing’s pride: handmade noodles with a thick black bean sauce. Topped with shredded cucumber, leek, and sometimes pork. One bowl costs around 10–15 yuan, and it can fill you up for the whole day. Locals call it the “Beijing soul food.” Especially recommended at Old Beijing Noodle King. ⸻ 🍢 4. Chuanr (串儿) – Chinese-Style Skewers A tradition inspired by Uyghur Turks: Spicy, cumin-flavored lamb skewers grilled over charcoal. Around Houhai Lake, the air fills with their smoky aroma in the evenings. If you hear “chuanr,” it means kebabs are nearby. ⸻ 🍰 5. Jianbing (煎饼) – Chinese Crepe The yellow crepe you see in everyone’s hand at breakfast time. It’s filled with egg, spring onion, sauces, and crispy dough. Rolled up hot and handed to you on the go — it tastes somewhere between a pancake and a wrap, but with more sauce. You’ll find it at almost every street corner around 7:00 a.m. in Beijing. ⸻ 🧋 6. Desserts & Drinks • Bingtang Hulu (冰糖葫芦): Candied fruit skewers — a favorite of both children and tourists. • Douzhi (豆汁): Fermented mung bean juice. A true Beijing specialty — but be warned, the smell is intense; even locals say “it’s an acquired taste.” • Milk teas resembling early bubble tea versions can now be found at modern stalls. ⸻ 🌆 7. Best Street Food Areas 📍 Wangfujing Night Market – most famous, but touristy 📍 Donghuamen Street – loved by locals, more traditional 📍 Ghost Street (Gui Jie) – open until midnight, paradise for spicy hotpots 📍 Nanluoguxiang Hutong – old Beijing courtyards meet modern flavors 📍 Qianmen Street – historic street with tea houses and tiny dessert shops ⸻ ✍️ Final Words The streets of Beijing are like a laboratory of Chinese cuisine. Eating here is both a cultural adventure and a test of courage. With every bite, you either laugh, gasp, or ask yourself: “Did I really just eat that?” But no matter what, Beijing leaves you with a flavor you’ll never forget. #china #beijing #streetfood