Fragrant Elegance for a Serene Summer: Celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with Timeless Rice Dumpling Offerings from Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

As the Dragon Boat Festival draws near, the familiar fragrance of bamboo leaves once again graces the air. Interwoven shades of green evoke cherished memories — the deep hue of bamboo leaves wrapping glutinous rice, the gentle aroma of mugwort adorning doorways, and the tranquil sway of locust trees casting cooling shadows.

Through the passage of millennia, this festival has transformed — once a solemn ritual to dispel misfortune and invoke blessings, it is now a celebration of heritage through the evocative tastes of tradition. In tribute to this enduring legacy, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing presents two exquisitely curated rice dumpling gift boxes. Each encapsulates the artistry of time-honoured techniques, offering an elegant expression of the season’s spirit.

Paper-Inspired Rice Dumpling Gift Box – CNY 388

A contemporary ode to tradition, this eco-conscious gift box is wrapped in recyclable DuPont Tyvek paper, seamlessly uniting sustainability with refined design. Eschewing ornate embellishments in favour of understated authenticity, the box embodies the quiet charm of heritage and modern sensibilities.

Within, eight handcrafted zongzi deliver a symphony of flavours:

• 2 Aged Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Paste Rice Dumpling – the subtle bitterness of citrus peel enhances the sweetness with a lingering depth
• 2 Honeyed Date Rice Dumpling – dates steeped in honey lend a lush, mellow sweetness
• 2 Jinhua Ham Rice Dumpling – time-cured ham infuses the rice with a deep, savoury elegance
• 2 Green Peppercorn Beef Rice Dumpling – tingling spice and tender beef converge in a layered, piquant profile

A harmonious blend of the classic and the contemporary, each bite is a graceful homage to the festival's culinary legacy.

Mugwort-Inspired Rice Dumpling Gift Box - CNY 298

This gift set offers a refined medley of five handcrafted zongzi:

• 2 Salted Egg Yolk and Pork Rice Dumpling – rich and indulgent, with golden yolk melting into succulent pork
• 2 Lye Water and Red Bean Paste Rice Dumpling – delicately sweet with a silky-smooth texture
• 1 Five-Grain Rice Dumpling – an earthy and nourishing combination of grains, celebrating nature’s bounty

Wrapped in fragrant bamboo leaves and filled with perfectly textured glutinous rice, the selection balances savoury and sweet with poise and purity. It is a sensory journey through the cherished flavours of tradition.

Encased in packaging that reflects the elegance of Eastern aesthetics, each gift box tells a story — of craftsmanship, cultural heritage, and the enduring grace of the Dragon Boat Festival. No embellishment is needed; in the quiet warmth of early summer, this offering speaks of centuries-old refinement and heartfelt intention.

Limited quantity available while stocks last. Guests may visit the Rice Dumpling display area in the hotel lobby or call the Opus Lounge Gourmet at +86 (10) 5695 8537 for more details.