Beijing Travel Guides
Expert guides covering classic attractions, local cuisine, history, culture and modern entertainment for your perfect Beijing trip
Vegetarian and Halal Dining in Beijing
Beijing offers growing options for vegetarian and halal diners, from Buddhist temple restaurants and modern plant-based cafes to Muslim neighborhoods and halal-certified grills. This guide explains how to find suitable food, how to communicate dietary needs, which dishes to try, and how to avoid hidden animal products. It also covers neighborhoods, timing, prices, and practical phrases for 2026.
Beijing Copper-Pot Hotpot and Winter Snacks Guide
Beijing's copper-pot hotpot, especially the mutton style, is a warming winter tradition. This guide explains how the charcoal copper pot works, what to order, how to cook and dip the ingredients, and where to find traditional and modern versions. It also covers winter street snacks, timing, prices, etiquette, and practical tips for a comfortable cold-season meal in 2026.
Beijing Breakfast: Douzhi, Jiaoquan, and Hutong Mornings
Beijing breakfast is a world of its own, from fermented mung bean drink and fried dough to steamed buns and savory pancakes. This guide explains the classic items, where to find them in hutong neighborhoods, how to order, and when to go. It also covers vegetarian options, prices, etiquette, and practical tips for enjoying a local morning meal in 2026.
Peking Duck: Restaurants and How to Eat It
Peking duck is Beijing's signature dish, roasted to crisp skin and served with thin pancakes, scallions, and sweet sauce. This guide explains how to choose a restaurant, how the duck is prepared and carved, and how to assemble and eat each wrap. It also covers booking, prices, etiquette, vegetarian sides, and practical tips for enjoying the dish without overpaying in 2026.
Niujie Halal Food Guide: Beijing's Muslim Quarter
Niujie is a historic Muslim neighborhood in southwest Beijing with a famous halal food street, a major mosque, and traditional bakeries and snack shops. This guide explains what to eat, how to find halal-certified snacks, when to visit, and how to combine the food street with the mosque and nearby markets. It covers timing, transport, etiquette, prices, and practical tips for a satisfying culinary walk in 2026.
Beijing Night Food Streets: Guijie and Qianmen
Beijing comes alive at night in its food streets, and Guijie and Qianmen offer two very different evening experiences. Guijie is famous for spicy crayfish and late-night dining, while Qianmen blends restored historic shopfronts with traditional snacks. This guide explains what to eat, how to order, when to go, and how to reach each area, with timing, prices, safety, and etiquette tips for 2026.