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Fangshan Restaurant in Beijing preserves imperial Qing Dynasty cuisine, founded in 1925 by former Qing chefs, and uses handcrafted pastries and storytelling at Beihai Park to connect diners with the imperial court’s rituals and dishes, including the famed dream pastry linked to Empress Dowager Cixi. The cuisine spans daily meals, grand banquets, and ceremonial rites, and today blends traditional techniques with modern adaptations to keep the traditions culturally relevant while evolving for contemporary tastes.

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Lifestyle·Jul 21, 2026

Hefei Street Qualifier Draws 24 Teams

The Hefei Street Qualifier of the 2026 Super Anhui Food Competition concluded with the Jiqinglou Wushan Tribute Goose Climbing Team taking the championship, followed by the Changfeng Ruyi Team and the Wushan Tribute Goose Team in second and third place as the event blended cooking stations, marketplace sales, and cultural experiences. The competition emphasized immersive experiences and community engagement through experiences like the Haoche Food Market and related entertainment and consumer-benefit activities.

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