The public hailed President Xi Jinping after he made a man-of-the-people appearance at the Qing Feng steamed bun restaurant in Beijing on December 28, 2013.

A steamed bun is a type of traditional food in China and is believed to have been invented by Zhuge Liang during the Three Kingdoms period (220-280 AD). Steamed buns are normally stuffed with vegetables or pork and wrapped in a soft flour shell.

So let's take a look at some of the steamed buns China is famous for:

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Jiasan juicy steamed buns

The Jiasan restaurant is famous for its Muslim-style juicy steamed buns. The buns here are made with mutton or beef. People often eat the buns with a special vinegar and chili sauce. Be careful of the hot juice when you eat them!

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