3. Eat Peking Duck

Peking Duck, or Peking Roast Duck is a famous duck dish from Beijing that has been prepared since the Yuan Dynasty, and is now considered one of China's national foods. The dish is prized for the thin, crispy skin, with authentic versions of the dish serving mostly the skin and a little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks are bred specially for the dish, which after 65 days are slaughtered and seasoned before being roasted in a closed oven or a hung oven. The meat is often eaten with pancakes, spring onions, and hoisin sauce or sweet noodle sauce.

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Another option for a delicious food in Beijing is the hot pot, a dinning tradition originated from northern Mongolian tribes. Xiaofeiyang (小肥羊) is a known brand restaurant for hot pot and has many braches in the capital, which we recommend.