Perhaps the most recognizable symbol of China and its long and vivid history, the Great Wall of China actually consists of numerous walls and fortifications, many running parallel to each other. Originally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (c. 259-210 […]
The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty—the years 1420 to 1912. It is located in the centre of Beijing, China, and now houses the Palace Museum. It served […]
King’s Joy , across to Lama Temple, is a upscale restaurant specialized in vegetarian food. The chef, Pan Jianjun, is a former Buddhist disciple from a monastery in Jiangxi province. Pan was encouraged by his master to promote vegetarian eating in the world outside. […]
Peking Duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the imperial era. The meat is prized for its thin, crisp skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced […]
