A Collection of Beijing Roast Duck Holy Land — From Wangfujing to the Hutongs
A course that covers everything from the original Peking duck restaurants to the rising stars in one go. Since waiting in line is standard for popular long-standing establishments in the evening, it is recommended to get a number ticket in advance using the Dianping app or at the front of the store. As most places only accept Alipay or WeChat Pay, be sure to link your foreign credit card beforehand. The route is streamlined if you move around Wangfujing Station (Subway Line 1) and Gulou Dajie Station (Line 8).
Quanjude (Wangfujing branch)
취안쥐더 (全聚德 왕푸징점)
Dadong Kaoya (Dadong Jinbao Street Branch)
다둥 카오야 (大董 진바오제점)
Shijiminfu (Forbidden City Branch)
스지민푸 (四季民福 고궁점)
Yao Ji Chao Gan (姚记炒肝 Gu Rou Dian)
야오지차오간 (姚记炒肝 구러우점)
Wangfujing Snack Street
왕푸징 샤오츠제 (王府井小吃街)
Quanjude (Wangfujing branch)
취안쥐더 (全聚德 왕푸징점)
The original Peking Duck House with a 150-year tradition. Enjoy the authentic method of dipping the skin in sugar; reservations are recommended for dinner.
Dadong Kaoya (Dadong Jinbao Street Branch)
다둥 카오야 (大董 진바오제점)
The leading example of lean, crispy Peking duck. Recommended for special occasions as the plating is upscale restaurant quality.
Shijiminfu (Forbidden City Branch)
스지민푸 (四季民福 고궁점)
Value-for-money Peking duck with a view of the Forbidden City walls. It is the place with the longest line among locals, so running right out is the way to go.
Yao Ji Chao Gan (姚记炒肝 Gu Rou Dian)
야오지차오간 (姚记炒肝 구러우점)
An old shop in a hutong alley in the morning. The combination of Chaogan (pork offal stew) and Baozi is a Beijing local breakfast.
Wangfujing Snack Street
왕푸징 샤오츠제 (王府井小吃街)
From Tanghulu and lamb skewers to Jajangmyeon, a total collection of Beijing street snacks. Since prices are touristy, I kept it light and focused on snacks.
