Beijing is a home for lots of historical attractions, shopping malls, markets, restaurants, snack streets etc. Beijing travel visitors will find everything they want during their stay in town. So what about tasting Beijing Imperial Court Food? It might be your next best choice after taste Peking roast duck during Beijing tour. Beijing was the capital city for centuries, for the Liao, Jin, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Because Beijing has become a capital for numerous ancient dynasties of China accompanied by different styles of cookings, for this reason Beijing cuisine is diverse in nature.
Based on foods served to the Emperor and his court, Imperial Court Cuisine is well-known by the original features of the raw material and carefully selected ingredients. The dishes are commonly known for the rare and expensive foodstuffs, meticulous preparation, fresh delicious taste and elegant names. Additionally, the dishes are decorated by different colorful vegetables and fruits carved into various shapes. Tourists on their tours in Beijing can personally taste Imperial Court Food in two best restaurants including Fang Shan in Beihai Park (was set up in 1925) and Ting Li Guan in the Summer Palace. Visitors can even taste Qing Court traditional cakes, pastries, snacks sesame seed cakes with minced meat etc.
