Enjoy China's Greatest Cuisines
We choose popular local restaurants. They are not just for tourists. They have good reputations. The restaurants below are the ones we normally use. They subject to change.
Beijing:
You will enjoy mainly Cantonese Cuisines and Beijing Cuisines. Laoguang Jiulou (Old Canton Restaurant) is the most famous Cantonese restaurant in Beijing. Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant at Houhai is the highlight.
Quanjude Peking Duck Restaurant at Houhai
Reasons to eat here:
A. Best duck in town;
B. Enjoy great traditional performances, such as acrobatics and folk musics while dining;
C. Good Location: Walking around Houhai after Hutong tour is a smart idea;
D. Unique Architectural style: Beijing old Courtyard Style. A unique experience to eat out like old Beijingers.
Restaurant Exterior
QUANJUDE, a famous historied brand of China, was established in 1864 (the third year of Tongzhi of Qing dynasty). During the 136 years, QUANJUDE has experienced business vicissitudes and survived the arduous ordeal of time. Throughout the years, QUANJUDE dishes have been greatly enriched due to developing and innovation.
With its long history, Quanjude roast duck enjoys a high reputation among domestic and overseas consumers for the peculiar roast technique and outstanding quality. It ranks the first not only in Chinese Famous Dishes, compiled by all-China famous chefs under the organization of Ministry of Commerce in 1958, but also in Elite of Chinese Famous Dishes, published by China and Japan in 1982. In many cases, Quanjude lists the first among famous restaurants.
The well-known All-Duck Banquet is headed by QUANJUDE roast duck and supported by over 400 dishes with QUANJUDE characteristic flavor. Government leaders, officials and VIPs from nearly 200 countries and regions have visited QUANJUDE roast duck restaurants and had dinner here.
In January of 1999, QUANJUDE was awarded the title of “China Renowned Trademark”, which is the first and unique case as of now in the service trade. This honor also contributes to QUANJUDE’s image of high quality, excellent taste, rich and profound culture.
Address: 57 Di'anmen W St, Xicheng District, Beijing, China. Phone: +86 10 6617 2127
Xiaolongbu Resort - Beijing Cuisines
Reasons to eat here:
A. Good location: Right next to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. So you can enjoy the Great Wall in the morning without rushing back to Beijing city to get lunch;
B. Clean: Not many restaurants closed to the Great Wall are clean like this one;
C. Good Beijing snacks: You can enjoy some Beijing local snacks here.
Restaurant Exterior
Xiaolongbu is a courtyard style restaurant. It is right next to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. It serves mainly Beijing local food.
Phone:+86 10 6162 1322
Xian
You will enjoy Xian dumpling banquet and other cuisines.
The Tang Dynasty Xi'an (Tangle Palace) - Xian dumpling banquet and Tang Dynasty Show.
Theatre interia
You will enjoy the Splendid Tang Dynasty Music and Dance Show with fabulous music and dancing of Tang Dynasty, China's golden age. The show is also a different way for you to get to know the historical culture of ancient Xian city. What is great about this excursion is that it combines two great elements in one tour - an entertaining show and dumpling banquet that indulge all your senses. The dumpling banquet comes with approx. 18 varieties of dumplings including pork, chicken, mushroom and duck with leeks, carrots, lotus roots and more.
Shanghai:
You will enjoy Shanghai Dumplings, snacks and the other cuisines.
Nanxiang Mantou Dian (Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant)
Reasons to eat here:
A. Best Xiaolongbao (Shanghai Dumpling) in town. One of the oldest Xiaolongbao restaurants in China.
B. Great location: Right at Cheng Huang Temple (Old City Bazaar) ;
C. Unique Architectural style: Old Shanghai Mansion Style. A unique experience to eat out like old Shanghainese.
Restaurant Exteria
Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant is a traditional Shanghai eatery located in the City God Temple precinct in the old Chinese section of the city. It was established in 1900. Nanxiang is a town near Shanghai where the xiaolong mantou was invented. The restaurant has more recently expanded internationally, with branches in South Korea and Japan.[when?]