Peking Duck
Lacquer-skinned duck carved tableside. Book ahead or queue with the locals — both worth it.
Siji Minfu Roast Duck · Beijing
Janes and Hooch
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Sanlitun's vintage-dive cocktail den — polished concrete, exposed brick, a glowing wall of bottles. Beijing's lone Asia's-50-Best contender, and it earns the seat.
It sits in Beijing, and rewards going slowly rather than ticking it off. Mornings and late afternoons are kindest — softer light, fewer crowds.
Good to know
- Arrive early for the light
- Allow more time than you think
- Keep a few yuan in cash, just in case
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