After viewing Eight Cuisines in China and “A Bite of China”, you must have a better understanding of China and its food as well as the people. Since China is a widely nation geographically, here we could just simple recommend some featured restaurants in Beijing. However, restaurants recommendations of other cities will be issued afterwards as soon as possible.
In the evening, enjoy Peking roasted duck, renowned as the most delicious food of Beijing at Qianmen Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant. This is one of the oldest restaurants in the capital, dating back to 1864, and they serve great Peking duck.
>> Chinese name: 全聚德烤鸭店
>> Average price per person: 114 RMB
>> Opening hours: 11am–1:30pm and 4:30pm–8pm
>> Address: 30 Qianmen Street, Congwen District (崇文区前门大街30号)
Qianmen Quanjude | Beijing Roasted Duck |
Din Tai Fung is part of a worldwide chain specializing in dumplings. The quality of the service and food is high and its Taiwan origins ensure that it is foreigner friendly and the prices reasonable.
>> Chinese name: 鼎泰丰
>> Average price per person: 100rmb
>> Opening hours: 11:00-22:00
>> Address: No.24, Xinyuanxili Zhongjie, Chaoyang District, Beijing (北京市朝阳区新源西里中街24号)
Din Tai Fung Restaurant | Signature Dish: Dumplings/Baozi |
Located near the Mutianyu Great Wall, Xiaolongpu Resort is established in a traditional Chinese Quadrangles which consisted of blue bricks and grey tiles. It serves a great variety of Chinese delicacy. Seating in the Chinese Quadrangles, you will enjoy a wonderful view of Mountains from outdoor dining terrace.
>> Chinese name: 晓龙瀑
>> Average price per person: 68 RMB
>> Address: Near the Mutianyu Great Wall, Huairou District (近郊怀柔区慕田峪长城环岛南)
Xiao Long Pu Resort | Signature Dish: Jue Gen Fen |
The revolving restaurant is 221 meters (725 ft) above the ground, and is the highest revolving restaurant in Beijing. Buffet of Western (mainly French and Italian), Chinese and Japanese styles together with various barbeques are provided with a diversity of choices. The panoramic view of Beijing City is great from high above through the French windows. Lunch is priced at 188 yuan (about USD 28) per person, including the buffet and free visits to Central Television Tower and its Pacific Underwater World. Dinner is priced at 298 yuan (about USD 44) per person, including the buffet and free visit to Central Television Tower.
>> Chinese name: 中央电视塔空中观景旋转餐厅
>> Average price per person: 298 RMB
>> Opening hours: Daily, 11: 00-14:00 for lunch, 17:00-22:00 for dinner
>> Address: 11 the Middle of West 3rd Ring Road, Haidian District (海淀区西三环中路11号)
Revolving Restaurant On Central Television Tower | Buffet |
Baihe (Lily) Vegetarian Restaurant is a great place to enjoy vegetarian cuisine. It is a courtyard-style house in a traditional Hutong neighborhood which includes both indoor and outdoor seating. English menu is available. Try the Suchang “sausage”; Baochao sanding, a stir-fry of diced carrots, “meat” and cashews; Jiangxiang candou, a stir-fry of lima beans with minced “meat”; and Qianceng Bing, layered pancake with thyme.
>> Chinese name: 百合素食
>> Average price per person: 80 RMB
>> Opening Hours: 11:30-22:00
>> Address: No.23, Caoyuan Hutong, Zhimen, Dongcheng District, Beijing (北京市东城区直门草园胡同23号)
Lily Vegetarian Restaurant | Signature Dish: Suchang/ Sausage |