Guidebook for Beijing
Food Scene
Nanluoguxiang station
Popular old-town boutique shopping and eating area.
Everything Else
Old Beijing area with restaurants and bars. Great place to go boating (preferably packing ice-cold beers) in the summer, and outdoor ice-skating in the winter,
112 locals recommend
Houhai Lake
Old Beijing area with restaurants and bars. Great place to go boating (preferably packing ice-cold beers) in the summer, and outdoor ice-skating in the winter,
Very cool hutong (laneway) with a variety of Chinese/international restaurants and cafes, quirky boutiques and vintage shopping.
28 locals recommend
Wudaoying Hu Tong
Wu Dao Ying Hu TongVery cool hutong (laneway) with a variety of Chinese/international restaurants and cafes, quirky boutiques and vintage shopping.
Best view of Beijing and the Forbidden City from the temple on the top of the hill.
74 locals recommend
Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
44号 Jing Shan Xi JieBest view of Beijing and the Forbidden City from the temple on the top of the hill.
Gulou East Street
Gu Lou Dong Da JieMy local main street with great shopping and cafes.
Gui Street Tobacco Pipe Xuejia
东直门内大街Great buzzing restaurant street - known for seafood.