1. Cloisonné

Beijing’s famous Han traditional handicraft has a history of more than 600 years.

Also known as "copper tire filigree enamel", commonly known as "enamel", also known as "inlaid enamel", it is a kind of copper tire shape that is pinched into soft flat copper wires. Various patterns are welded on, and then the enamel color glaze is filled into the patterns and fired.

Because it was popular during the Jingtai period of the Ming Dynasty, the production techniques were relatively mature, and the enamel glaze used was mostly blue, so it was named "Cloisonne".

2. Ivory carvings

Ivory carvings in Beijing have been particularly popular since the Ming Dynasty. By the Qing Dynasty, ivory carvings were mostly produced in imperial workshops, and most of the artists came from Yangzhou and Guangzhou.

On the basis of inheriting traditional skills, they combined the techniques of round carving, relief carving and hollow carving into one, and absorbed rich nutrients from ancient paintings, stone carvings, clay sculptures and other art forms, and gradually Beijing ivory carvings were formed.

3. Wooly Monkeys

Maoly Monkeys are a traditional handicraft of old Beijing. As an elf in nature, monkeys are alert, lively, and full of natural interest.

What we are talking about here is not monkeys in nature, but a traditional art unique to old Beijing. Hairy monkey art perfectly combines the natural interest of monkeys with the artist's creation, creating a wonderful art. realm.

4. Beijing lacquer carving

Beijing lacquer carving is an ancient local traditional handicraft. It began in the Tang Dynasty, flourished in the Song and Yuan Dynasties, and flourished in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is different from ordinary lacquerware.

Generally speaking, the main expression method of lacquerware is to apply lacquer on the lacquer body or carve patterns on the lacquerware and then apply a layer of lacquer. Some are also framed or painted with lacquer colors. , patterns, etc. The product varieties are mainly indoor furniture.

Beijing Diaoqi is not like that. It is famous for its carvings. Dozens to hundreds of layers of paint are applied on the lacquer tire, with a thickness of 15 to 25 mm, and then carved with a knife, so it is called "carved lacquer".

In history books, carved lacquer can also be called "tick red". This is a customary name, because in ancient carved lacquer products, red and green were the main colors.

5. Pinggu Big Peach

A specialty of Pinggu District, Beijing, and a national geographical indication product of China.

Pinggu Big Peach is produced in Pinggu District, Beijing, known as the "Peach Town of China". The main cultivated varieties are Okubo, Qingfeng (Beijing No. 26), No. 14, and Jingyan (Beijing No. 24) , Lao No. 24, Yanhong (Green No. 9), etc.

Pinggu peaches are famous both at home and abroad for their large size, bright color and high sweetness, and are favored by consumers.

6. Big Mopan Persimmon

Persimmons are abundant in the suburbs of Beijing and there are many varieties, but the most famous one is Big Mopan, which is a specialty of Beijing.

The fruit of Da Mopan Persimmon is oblate, with constriction in the middle, flat or concave top, round base, broad and deep stem, and large and flat sepals.

7. Mentougou large walnuts

Mentougou large walnuts are a local specialty of Beijing. Because among the 271 villages in Mentougou District, Beijing, 268 villages have walnut trees planted.

Mentougou not only has many walnut trees and a large walnut yield, but also has a long history of cultivating walnut trees.

8. Jingbai Pear

Jingbai Pear, a specialty of Mentougou District, Beijing, is a national geographical indication product of China.

Jingbai pear, also known as Beijing white pear, originates near Beijing and is one of the best quality varieties in the Qiuzi pear system. It is the only local specialty among Beijing fruits with the word "京" variety.

9. Beijing hand-woven blankets

Also known as palace blankets, they are handicrafts rich in Beijing’s regional and palace characteristics.

Beijing woven rugs include carpets, tapestries, sleeping rugs and other varieties. The raw materials are mainly wool and silk thread, with strong knots and soft rug surface.

Beijing palace blankets are famous for their traditional patterns, which integrate Chinese painting, embroidery, brocade, and architectural decoration arts. They include Beijing style, ancient pattern style, ethnic style, brocade pattern style, flower and bird style, etc. The pattern pays attention to the symmetry of the pattern, giving people a sense of stability, and has a strong flavor of Chinese national culture.

10. Beijing crispy candy

Beijing crispy candy is one of the three famous candies in China. As one of the traditional snacks in Beijing, it has always enjoyed a high reputation, especially red shrimp crispy candy. It is the best product.

Beijing crispy candy has a long history of production. It originated in the Tang Dynasty. It enjoys the reputation of: "After tea, a piece of candy will refresh you as soon as you swallow it. If you chew it carefully, the sweetness and osmanthus are delicious, and the sweetness and crispiness leave a numbing aroma." It has been praised by celebrities of all ages.