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5 Beijing summer must-tries to beat the heat

By Wang Xiaoping, Michael Kurtagh
14:42, July 30, 2026 People's Daily Online

From Arctic Ocean orange soda and nostalgic "Old Beijing" popsicles to watermelon jelly, sesame cold noodles, and bowls of refreshing tea, these summer favorites have been keeping Beijingers cool for generations.