Quanjude Qianmen
A historic restaurant famous for wood-fired duck, roasting since 1864.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Lunch and dinner
Tip: If you are two, order half a duck.
Show on mapFood & Drink – Beijing
Beijing cuisine blends imperial palace dishes, northern Chinese noodles and dumplings, and hutong street snacks. Peking duck is a must, alongside noodles, pastries and spicy northern fare.
Local dishes
- Peking duck – Crisp skin wrapped in pancakes with sweet sauce.
- Zhajiangmian – Thick noodles with fermented soybean sauce and vegetables.
- Lamb hotpot – Thin lamb slices simmered in a copper pot and dipped in sesame sauce.
Must-try
- Jiaozi dumplings – Boiled dumplings filled with pork or lamb.
- Beijing yogurt – Slightly sweet, thick yogurt sold in ceramic jars.
- Douzhi and jiaoquan – Fermented mung bean drink with a fried dough ring, a local acquired taste.
Street food spots
- Tanghulu – Candied hawthorn berries on a stick.
- Jianbing – A crispy egg crepe, the classic breakfast on the go.
- Chuan'r lamb skewers – Lamb skewers grilled with cumin and chili.
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Places
Da Dong Roast Duck
A stylish duck restaurant known for crisp, leaner duck and modern presentation.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$$
- Best time
- Lunch and dinner
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance.
Show on mapSiji Minfu
A popular restaurant serving good-value duck, with a branch near the Forbidden City.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Lunch and dinner
Tip: Go before the meal rush; queues can be long.
Show on mapGuijie (Ghost Street)
A famous late-night food street lined with spicy crayfish and hotpot restaurants.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Go before the meal rush; queues can be long.
Show on mapLiqun Roast Duck
Local-style duck served in a small courtyard; reservations needed.
- Category
- Restaurant
- Duration
- 1.3 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Lunch and dinner
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance.
Show on mapWangfujing Snack Street
A touristy but lively street of tanghulu, skewers and traditional snacks.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay; cash is often not accepted.
Show on mapDonghuamen Night Market
A night market near Wangfujing with skewers, insects and sweet treats.
- Category
- Market
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay; cash is often not accepted.
Show on mapLao She Teahouse
A classic Beijing teahouse with tea, traditional pastries and stage shows.
- Category
- Café
- Duration
- 1.5 h
- Price
- $$
- Best time
- Evening
Tip: Buy tickets online in advance.
Show on mapJiumen Xiaochi
A food court near Houhai gathering classic Beijing snacks under one roof.
- Category
- Street food
- Duration
- 1 h
- Price
- $
- Best time
- Lunch and dinner
Tip: Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay; cash is often not accepted.
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