Huguo Temple Snacks
Time-Honored BrandHuguo Temple Snacks · Beijing · Founded 1956
Huguo Temple Snacks, originating from Beijing's Huguo Temple fair, is renowned for its traditional Beijing-style snacks, carrying the memories of old Beijing.
Brand Story
Huguo Temple Snacks traces its roots to the temple fair at Huguo Temple in Beijing. The temple was first built in the Yuan Dynasty (around 1280), renovated during the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty (1465-1487), and further restored during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), becoming a famous fairground in Beijing. During temple fairs, vendors gathered, and various snack stalls emerged, gradually forming a hub of Beijing-style snacks centered around Huguo Temple. In 1956, to preserve traditional flavors, the government consolidated the snack stalls from the fair and established the Huguo Temple Snack Shop. Since then, Huguo Temple Snacks has continuously explored and revived traditional varieties such as douzhi (fermented mung bean drink), jiaoquan (crispy fried dough rings), and ludagun (glutinous rice rolls with red bean paste), becoming a representative of Beijing snacks. Its cultural significance lies in preserving the taste of old Beijing and carrying the collective memories of its residents, serving as an important carrier of Beijing folk culture.
Signature Products
A traditional Beijing fermented beverage with a sour-sweet taste, often enjoyed with jiaoquan and pickled vegetables. (2-4 RMB per bowl)
A crispy and savory fried dough ring, commonly paired with douzhi, a classic old Beijing breakfast item. (1-2 RMB each)
Glutinous rice rolled with red bean paste and coated with soybean flour, soft, sweet, and chewy, named for its resemblance to a donkey rolling on the ground. (3-5 RMB each)
Glutinous rice skin wrapped around a sesame filling, coated with cooked flour, white as snow, with a soft and sticky texture. (3-4 RMB each)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Beijing（北京）
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Cultural Note
The craftsmanship of Huguo Temple Snacks relies primarily on traditional handwork, emphasizing meticulous ingredient selection and fine preparation. Douzhi requires fermentation and simmering; jiaoquan involves kneading, cutting, and frying; ludagun requires steaming glutinous rice, rolling with filling, and coating with soybean flour. These techniques have been passed down through generations, preserving the authentic flavors of old Beijing snacks. Its cultural value lies in being not just food but a living fossil of Beijing folk customs, reflecting the vibrant everyday life of the city.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Huguo Temple Snacks founded?
Huguo Temple Snacks was founded in 1956, originating in Beijing, Beijing, primarily in the Dining field.
What is the signature product of Huguo Temple Snacks?
Its signature product is Douzhi (Fermented Mung Bean Drink). See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
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