Beijing Foodie Guide: Zhangzizhong Street’s Best Bites | China Travel

Beijing residents and visitors are discovering a culinary and cultural corridor stretching from the historic Yonghe Temple to the traditional hutongs of Zhangzizhong Street, according to a report released today by People’s Daily Online.

The article highlights a range of affordable local food options along the route, including zhajiangmian (noodles with fermented bean paste), dalumian (hearty wheat noodles), and shuangpi nai (double-skin milk). The report encourages exploration of the area’s unique snacks and tea houses, emphasizing the opportunity to experience Beijing’s history through its cuisine.

Yonghe Temple, also known as the Yonghe Lamasery, is a significant site of Gelug school Tibetan Buddhism, established in 1694. Located at 12 Yonghegong Street in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, the temple blends Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles, and is one of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in China, according to information from Wikipedia.

The report comes as Beijing experiences a surge in tourism, particularly during the Spring Festival holiday. The area around Zhangzizhong Street is known for its traditional alleyways, or hutongs, offering a glimpse into the city’s older neighborhoods.

The People’s Daily Online report was authored by Cai Hairuo and Zhang Wenjie, with contributions from interns Zhao Jin and Ai Zixuan.