Holiday Fun | Intangible Cultural Heritage Tours in Beijing

Cultural Charm in BJ

01

Craftsmanship of Jingtailan

Jingtailan (cloisonné) originated in the Jingtai period (1450–1457) of the Ming Dynasty. Its production process is intricate and highly refined, resulting in an artistic style that is rich and dignified, opulent yet elegant.

Recommended Venue

Beijing Enamel Factory (Cloisonné Art Museum of China)

Opening Hours

09:00–16:30

Address

10 Anlelin Road, Dongcheng District

02

Flower Tea-Making

(Wuyutai's Craftsmanship of Jasmine Tea)

Wuyutai Tea Shop dates back to the Guangxu period (1875–1908) of the Qing Dynasty. Its jasmine tea is produced through special techniques and strict leaf-selection standards, resulting in a unique flavor.

Recommended Venue

Wuyutai Tea Shop (Qianmen Street Branch)

Opening Hours

08:30–21:00

Address

42 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District (east entrance of Xianyukou)

03

Making Technique of Roast Duck

(Quanjude's Craftsmanship of Hang-Roasted Ducks)

Quanjude was founded in 1864. Its hang-roasted ducks are favored for crispy skins, tender meat, an appealing color, and enticing smell. Quanjude's pioneering "Whole Duck Banquet" offers a full-course dining experience centered on roast ducks.

Recommended Venue

Quanjude (Qianmen Branch)

Opening Hours

11:40–14:30, 16:30-21:00 (From February 21 to 22: 11:00–21:00)

Address

30 Qianmen Street, Dongcheng District

04

Beef and Mutton Cooking Techniques

(Donglaishun's Craftsmanship of Instant-Boiled Mutton)

Founded in 1903, Donglaishun is now a symbol of the culture of northern Chinese hot pots. Its instant-boiled mutton technique combines multiple steps, such as lamb selection and slicing, hot pot preparation, sweet garlic making, and sauce blending, creating its signature flavors and styles.

Recommended Venue

Donglaishun Restaurant (Wangfujing Pedestrian Street Branch)

Opening Hours

10:30–21:00 (From February 21 to 23: 11:00-21:00)

Address

542-547, 5F, Beijing APM, 138 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District

05

Peking Opera

Peking Opera is regarded as a national treasure of Chinese performing arts. From February 17 to 19, Jixiang Theater and Jingju Theater Company of Beijing will jointly present six splendid performances (two everyday) by renowned artists.

Recommended Venue

Jixiang Theater

Opening Hours

Subject to the specific arrangement of the day

Address

7F, Yintai in88, 88 Wangfujing Street, Dongcheng District

06

Tong Ren Tang's Culture of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Beijing Tong Ren Tang is a renowned time-honored brand in China's traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry. Tong Ren Tang Zhima Health, an innovative extension of the brand, blends TCM with modern technologies. It offers hands-on experiences such as making sachets and medicinal pillows, serving as a benchmark for revitalizing the TCM culture in contemporary settings.

Recommended Venue

Tong Ren Tang Zhima Health No. 0 Store

Opening Hours

09:30–19:00

Address

Daxing Industrial Base of Tong Ren Tang Health Pharmaceuticals, 39 Simiao Road, Daxing District

07

Yidege's Ink-Making Technique

Yidege ink is known for its glossy finish, quick drying, and a rich, distinctive ink aroma. The production process consists of eight intricately linked stages, involving over 100 steps, all essential to achieving an excellent final quality.

Recommended Venue

Yidege (Liulichang Cultural Street Branch)

Opening Hours

09:00–17:00

Address

25 Nanxinhua Street, Liulichang, Xicheng District

08

Refosian's Traditional Chinese Garment Craftsmanship

Refosian offers a one-stop service for traditional Chinese garment making, from material selection to final tailoring. Its craftsmanship has been passed down for over a century, showcasing distinctive Beijing-style aesthetics.

Recommended Venue

Refosian (Dashilan Branch)

Opening Hours

09:30–20:00 (09:30-20:30 on February 21 and 27)

Address

5 Dashilan Street, Dongcheng District