Beijing Attractions
Beijing’s Tea Garden
Courtyard restaurant serves Italian fare (pasta, pizza), traditional teas and claims to have a mostly organic menu.
Set lunches available. Set lunch carbonara, prepared with freshly fried bacon, grated parmesan and egg yolk, proved a surprise hit. The prosciutto pizza with arugula (¥58) is ...
Courtyard restaurant serves Italian fare (pasta, pizza), traditional teas and claims to have a mostly organic menu.
Set lunches available. Set lunch carbonara, prepared with freshly fried bacon, grated parmesan and egg yolk, proved a surprise hit. The prosciutto pizza with arugula (¥58) is loaded with paper thin slices of cured ham and parmesan, and sprinkled with fresh greenery atop a crispy thin crust. Pizza enthusiasts may decry the lack of mozzarella, but we admire the daring to showcase quality ingredients rather than mask them with a glob of cheese.
People's University of China(Renmin University of China)
People's University of China(Renmin University of China) is the first comprehensive research university established by the People's Republic of China. Its predecessor was Shanbei Public School, founded in 1937.
Since it was established, more than 250,000 o...
People's University of China(Renmin University of China) is the first comprehensive research university established by the People's Republic of China. Its predecessor was Shanbei Public School, founded in 1937.
Since it was established, more than 250,000 outstanding alumni have made important contributions in various sectors including goverment, academia, finance, communication and education.
Chinese heads of state Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, Jiang Zemin, Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping have all paid close attention and care to its development. Each of them has visited its campus and delivered speeches or written inscriptions for it.
Its vision is to become a world-class university.
Such a university in China, I think you would like to visit it.
Take a taxi, or take subway, or take a bus.
Paleozoological Museum of China
Paleozoological Museum of China is located on Xizhimenwai Street, right next to the Beijing Planetarium. It is the largest paleozoological museum in Asia. The exhibits are carefully chosen from the IVPP's rich collections, fully revealing the natural remains of prehistoric animals and ancien...
Paleozoological Museum of China is located on Xizhimenwai Street, right next to the Beijing Planetarium. It is the largest paleozoological museum in Asia. The exhibits are carefully chosen from the IVPP's rich collections, fully revealing the natural remains of prehistoric animals and ancient humans, and the grand process of life's evolution. The most representative items are Latimeria – the living fossil, Mamenchisaurus – the largest dinosaur in Asia, and Lufengosaurus huenei – the first dinosaur of China.
South Gong and Drum Lane
The South Gong and Drum Lane is an old hutong in Beijing, renowned for its long history, Hutong culture, specialty stores, and distinctive foods. It is 768 meters (2,519 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide.These sixteen and the main lane were put on the first list of 25 historic and culturally...
The South Gong and Drum Lane is an old hutong in Beijing, renowned for its long history, Hutong culture, specialty stores, and distinctive foods. It is 768 meters (2,519 feet) long and 8 meters (26 feet) wide.These sixteen and the main lane were put on the first list of 25 historic and culturally protected areas in November 1990, by the local Municipal Government. Situated in the downtown area, it is convenient to reach.The alley remains more complete than other historical heritage sites in Beijing, witnessing the vicissitudes of many dynasties.
Annie's
There are at least 6 or 7 restaurants in town of the same chain. The food was well presented and tasted as good as it looked! Real Parmiggiano cheese, real mozzarella, real salame, Parma Ham and so on. The food came quickly and was very good. It is a casual ...
There are at least 6 or 7 restaurants in town of the same chain. The food was well presented and tasted as good as it looked! Real Parmiggiano cheese, real mozzarella, real salame, Parma Ham and so on. The food came quickly and was very good. It is a casual restaurant with a good selection of pizzas, pastas and other main Italian dishes. The staff speaks good English and service is good. Prices are very affordable.
If you want a quick, easy meal that tastes good, is served with a smile and is reasonably priced, then choose Annie's.
LA Pizza Sanlitun Shop
The food area is closed with high glass windows. A/C keeps you comfortable on hot Beijing days. Not only pizza menu, but also a very selection of Italian meals from pasta to the meat and the fish. You can clearly see that this place has a European touch. The ingredients are a...
The food area is closed with high glass windows. A/C keeps you comfortable on hot Beijing days. Not only pizza menu, but also a very selection of Italian meals from pasta to the meat and the fish. You can clearly see that this place has a European touch. The ingredients are authentic (as much as they can be) and the pizzas they make out of them are great. They also serve good italian beer at 100 RMB per 1 l bottle. They have a wide selection of "red" and "white" pizzas. I think the owner is originally from Napoli, the world centre for pizza making.
Cepe
Located in The Ritz Carlton Financial Street this Italian Restaurant is best described with a word "excellent"
It has a pleasant atmosphere and great service. The food is delicious and in contrast with the beautiful decor and ambience. Slightly overpriced steaks. However lov...
Located in The Ritz Carlton Financial Street this Italian Restaurant is best described with a word "excellent"
It has a pleasant atmosphere and great service. The food is delicious and in contrast with the beautiful decor and ambience. Slightly overpriced steaks. However lovely pasta and entree menus. The wine selection is superb. The location is comfortable and spacious. It provides lots of space for people to mingle. The food there was pretty savory, with very healthy and fresh ingredients. Great service, delicious dishes, lovely staff, pleasant atmosphere. The seafood dishes in Cepe is a must-try!
Beijing Articles
Peking (Beijing) Roast Duck
Restaurants all over Beijing serve this signature dish. However, the roast duck in Quanjude Restaurant is said to offer the most genuine Beijing Duck. This Beijing specialty is rolled in thin tortillas with hoisin sauce, spring onions, and cucumbers....
Restaurants all over Beijing serve this signature dish. However, the roast duck in Quanjude Restaurant is said to offer the most genuine Beijing Duck. This Beijing specialty is rolled in thin tortillas with hoisin sauce, spring onions, and cucumbers. Going out for a meal of roast duck is an event to remember, with special chefs wearing tall, crisp white hats carving the duck at your table. The best chefs usually pare Beijing Duck into very thin crispy slices. Nearly every part of the duck can be prepared as food. The Quanjude restaurant serves the so called "All Duck Banquet", in which the duck 's bones are boiled along with cabbage and Chinese water melon to make a fresh soup which is served at the end of the
Imperial Court Feast
Imperial Court Feast originates from royal kitchens where especially rich dishes were carefully prepared and cooked exclusively for the royal family....
Imperial Court Feast originates from royal kitchens where especially rich dishes were carefully prepared and cooked exclusively for the royal family. After the fall of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), imperial court cuisine became popular among the common people, who took a special delight in finding out what they had been missing out on. The banquet featured many of the world's edible delicacies from land and sea such as famous mushrooms and fungi, choice vegetables, and fruit. Quality was the key selection criteria, and only the best materials were chosen. A case in point is the preparation of the roast suckling pigs. Only piglets weighing between 12 to 13 kilos (28 to 33 pounds) were used. These had to go through a three to four day fattening process where they ate only porridge so that the pork would be tastier. Much importance was placed on the choices of tableware, rituals, and all other forms of table etiquette. Many restaurants serve Court Cuisine in Beijing today, such as Fangshan and Tingliguan restaurants.
Mutton Hot Pot
Mutton Hot Pot, also known as Mongolian hotpot, is inherited from the Mongolian roots of the Qing Dynasty....
Mutton Hot Pot, also known as Mongolian hotpot, is inherited from the Mongolian roots of the Qing Dynasty. It is known for its large variety of ingredients and seasonings, such as paper-thin mutton slices, sesame jam, leek sprouts, bitter shrimp oil, frozen bean curd, dried rice noodles and fresh vegetables. When the banquet starts, diners sit around the table and put the mutton slices into the boiling soup, already seasoned to taste. Once the red mutton slices turn light brown or gray, you can eat them along with sesame jams. This cooking process takes just a few seconds, so be careful not to overcook them or it with damage the flavor, tenderness, and nutritional value of the mutton. Hot peppers and pickled garlic can be added to the sesame jam according to the personal taste of the diner.
Top Beijing Tours
$200 Per Day
Private Beijing Antique Shopping Tour with Lunch
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities....Read more
Start your private tour with pickup from your central Beijing hotel, and meet your private guide.
Hop inside your private, climate-controlled vehicle and travel to your first stop: Liulichang Antique Street. Situated in old Beijing, this history-steeped street is lined with stone shop-houses selling antique books, handicrafts, paintings, rubbings, glazed pottery, and other treasures.
Hear about Liulichang’s history, and get advice from your guide as to the best shopping opportunities. Sift through the traditional shops and stands, and explore the side lanes (hutongs), where the shops still bear original Ming and Qing architectural features like ornately carved doors and upswept roofs.
Next, drive to Panjiayuan Market, a so-called ‘weekend market’ that’s open daily. Weave through the throng of stands, perusing the huge array of antiques, curios, ceramics, Tibetan rugs, calligraphy, and other finds.
After shopping here, refuel with lunch at a Chinese restaurant, and continue to Baoguosi Cultural Market, set around an old temple. Scour the courtyards of vendors hawking stamps, books, coins and jade, and get tips on scouting out and clinching the best deals from your guide.
If time allows, squeeze in a visit to Hongqiao Market, a mall known for its pearl traders, and electronics, art, clothes, and accessories shops. Trawl for bargains, and haggle over pearls and other precious gems as perfect keepsakes of your time in Beijing.
After seven hours, your tour concludes with a hotel drop-off.
$50 Per Day
One day tirp to Bajiao Zhai, a noticeable Danxia Landform.
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote....Read more
This is a tailor-made trip for nature-lovers and fans of photography. Danxia rock formation in the inland basin is a red rock debris, and later uplift due to the movement of the earth-crust, erosion of rocks by the water and weathering, which was dominant in the hillside to collapse back, kept down the rocks to form the red mountain block. This area was listed in the Natural Heritage of the world in 2009 by UNESCO. Bajiao Zhai Village is a combination of strategic place, steepy mountian, elegant scenery and secluded remote. It is reputed as the "Soul of Danxia Landform". Here you can enjoy the sunrise or sunset and the sea-cloud. 1. I'll pick you up at 8:00 am in your hotel, and transfer to Bajiao Zhai Village by our private van. On the way, you can enjoy some terraced fields, bamboo groves and the wooden residences of the natives.(3.5 hours by ride) 2. First, we'll visit the village and have lunch in the village, and then we'll hike the mountains, the scenery including the group of snails looking up the sky, the ancient trail, Eye-stone, Joss stick of dragon's head and the Treasured sword Peak.(4 hours by hike) 3. After appreciating the sunset, after dinner in Ziyuan county, we'll take the bus back to your hotel around 10:00 pm.