First Week in Beijing - pictures

At Xidan. Being curious, i bought the drink to try as i have been seeing people carrying this unique looking bottle with a thin paper cover on top. Bought it for 2 yuan. Didn't realise it was yogurt, i took a big slip, was sourish and very creamy or thick. Not too bad. The bottle was heavy, i thought of bringing it home to use it as as some container for stationary.

Then Desmond said he see people returning the bottle, and we thought we can get some money back, like while in Europe, you can some money back by returning the plastic bottles. I went back to the stall and handed the glass bottle back to the seller, and i waited for a few seconds waiting for her to give me some money, i looked at her and she looked at me, then i walked off... %^%$^T@ to Des.

So many people at Xidan.

Braised Dried Shrimps with Vermicelli and Cucumber.

Next day, we went to Yashow market, and also to Sanlitun Village since its just beside. Tired with the shopping and bargaining of prices at Yashow, we went to this Herbal Cafe @ Sanlitun Village. Its a Hongkong cafe and they claim the food was healthier, lightly salted, less grease and authentic taste. True enough, their herbal tea was really authentic! Its so bitter that we regretted ordering it too early, we should order it after we finish our food. Cause the food was so nice and yummy that it taste werid with the bitter herbal tea.

Ordered the shrimp dumplings, chicken wings and this herbal cafe signature steamed minced pork pie. We love the steamed minced pork pie! Its even better to eat it with our familiar taste of Thai rice.