Cotton candy is a popular confection in China.

Cotton candy is a popular confection in China. Nowadays it is usually served in the temple fair or market.

It is said that cotton candy was invented in 1897. The machine used to make cotton candy consists of a small bowl that had tiny holes in it.

As the bowl spun around, the caramelized sugar was forced through the tiny holes, making feathery candy that melts in the mouth.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing

This is a set of Mini kites I found in Beijing.

This is a set of Mini kites I found in the temple fair! There are all together more than 100 small and exquisite kites in this box!

These mini kites are handmade from paper, and although they are so little, they are ready and easy to fly, even in relatively light winds.

Mini Kites are great as party favors and for kids. This set is about the famous Chinese novel: The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing

This is an old photo about Peking Opera show in the royal family.

Peking Opera has a 200-year-long history. With its fascinating and artistic accompanying music, singing and costumes, the Peking Opera is China's national opera.

Peking Opera underwent fast development during the reign of Emperor Qianlong and the Empress Dowager Cixi under the imperial patron, eventually becoming more accessible to the common people.

This is an old photo about Peking Opera show in the royal family.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing

Are you brave enough to eat the deep-fried scorpions?

Are you brave enough to eat the deep-fried scorpions?

I tried this delicious snack twice in the temple fair of Beijing! It was crunchy, with a flavor that's distinctly nutty. There are actually health benefits to eat insects, they contain more protein, fat and carbohydrates than meat. Tradition says that eating the tail will make you strong.

In China, you can also taste test exotics such as jellyfish, seahorses, starfish, and sea urchins.

--by Cathryn, your tour guide in Beijing