Wangfujing Snack Street, Food street in Donghuamen Subdistrict, Beijing, China
Wangfujing Snack Street is roughly a 300-meter-long passage with food vendors on both sides offering regional Chinese specialties. Steamed rice cakes, sugar-coated haws, and fermented mung bean juice are among the typical items sold here.
This street originated during the Ming era when it was a thriving marketplace, and evolved over centuries into a food destination. It mirrors Beijing's commercial changes through different dynasties.
The street displays cooking techniques from different regions of China, where vendors prepare traditional recipes in front of visitors. You can watch how dishes are made using inherited methods and see how locals use these places to discover regional flavors.
The location sits within walking distance of Wangfujing subway station on Line 1 and is accessible daily from early morning until late evening. Activity peaks after sunset when many visitors and locals pass through.
On the third floor you will find nine special recipes from old Beijing, including rare tea varieties originally from Prince Gong's Palace. These dishes blend history with present-day taste and offer a window into Qing era cooking.
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