Food and Drink

There are exotic delicacies that abound in Beijing. The offerings at the Wanfujing street market exhibit this phenomenon keenly with their scorpions on sticks, deep fried star fish and other critter kabobs.












One of our favourite places to eat (especially during the monsoon rains) was a Hakka restaurant overlooking the lake at Qian Hai.

































Throughout our trip, Josh chronicled the local beer situation with a methodical conviction only a von Wurden could muster. He could start his own blog about beers if he wanted to, maybe be will . . .



The Xia Bu Xia Bu chain of hotpot restaurants is apparently a Taiwanese import to China.

We enjoyed its commraderie and curious patrons who watched Josh's soup noodle vermicelli and chopstick debacle with interest and mirth.











At the Delicious Dumpling Restaurant, there are literally dozens or varieties to sample.

We had sixteen kinds.

My favourite were the pumpkin and chicken!

















On one of our last night's in Beijing, our guide took us out on the town with a group of her friends for Tibetan food. At the restaurant, I joined in the Tibetan circle dancing with all my gusto.












To conclude the night, we headed to a cavernous karaoke club, where an all you can eat dim sum buffet is served at midnight.


Josh and I regaled the rest of the group with our renditions of 'American Pie' and 'Country Roads'.































Lastly, I would be remiss to talk about food and drink and not mention TEA. My favourite was the blooming Jasmine variety (which apparently lasts for a week and can be used decoratively too).