When the shadow of the red wall of the Forbidden City spreads over the beef noodle stalls in Donghua Gate, and the aroma of fried sauce mixed with the sound of pigeon whistles wafts towards the Bell and Drum Towers in the depths of the alley, the culinary map of Beijing unfolds its taste narrative spanning six hundred years. Every corner of this city hides a taste code, and we have organized several famous food attractions to enjoy delicious food and beautiful scenery without looking back.

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1.The Forbidden City: A Taste Journey Under the Roots of the Imperial City

As a witness to six hundred years of history, the Forbidden City is not only the pinnacle of architectural art, but also holds the code of royal culinary culture. The "Deyuan Lanzhou Beef Noodles" outside Donghua Gate is the first time that a 30-year-old Lanzhou brand has entered Beijing. The soup base is made by boiling beef bones for 8 hours, paired with the "Meat and Egg Double Fly" set meal, for an average of 29 yuan per person to experience the Northwest flavor. After visiting the Treasure Museum, why not go to the "Four Seasons Livelihood" viewing spot outside Shenwu Gate, taste crispy roasted duck while overlooking the corner tower and moat, and experience the fusion of taste between the imperial city and modernity.

Food Easter eggs:

The "Cixi same style" Pea puree cake of the Imperial Palace Ice Cellar Restaurant is a replica of the recipe of the imperial dining room of the Qing Dynasty, and is matched with the "thousand mile roll" of Jiaolou coffee to unlock the afternoon tea interwoven between ancient and modern times.

2.Hutong: The Beijing flavor code in the smoke and fire atmosphere

Beijing's hutongs are living museums of cuisine. The "Zhajiangmian of Brick Factory No. 69" in Nanluogu Lane, which is made by hand and matched with six color dishes, is worth 40 yuan per capita to become the king of the "Zhajiangmian Jianghu" in old Beijing; The "Yuan Gu Ben Dian" in Wudaoying Hutong incorporates the 24 solar terms into desserts, and uses matcha mousse to replicate the bamboo forest atmosphere in Lixia Qingluan, becoming a must visit destination for literary and artistic youth.

Deep Experience:

At 7 o'clock in the morning, I rode through Baochao Hutong and watched the elders carry birdcages for a stroll. I ordered a dish of fennel egg filled dumplings at the "Stuffed Old Man" dumpling restaurant, dipped them in garlic paste and vinegar sauce, and felt the urban soul of Hutong breakfast.

Summer Palace: A Poem on the Tongue Amidst the Scenery of Lakes and Mountains

After visiting the peach blossoms on the west bank of the Summer Palace, it is recommended to go to the "Nine hole Lotus Root Soup Hot Pot" near the North Palace Gate. Beijing's unique fresh and spicy lotus root soup base, paired with crispy and tender lotus root strips and hand made fish balls, costs an average of 89 yuan per person to taste the warmth of the Jiangnan water town. If you prefer exquisite tea snacks, "Yi Cha" next to the Harmony Garden offers a limited edition dessert of "Yulan Su", inspired by the lotus flowers of Kunming Lake, with lotus paste and fresh jasmine filling

Hide menu:

Make an appointment for the "Summer Palace Night Tour" project, and after the Foxiangge Light Show, go to the "Qianduo Guizhou Sour Soup Hot Pot" at Xiyuan Metro Station to dispel the spring cold with Hot and sour soup, and unlock the southwest mountain flavor at 110 yuan per capita.

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3.Shichahai: A Cultural Feast Interwoven by the Waterfront

The fireworks of Shichahai are hidden within 2 kilometers from Yindingqiao to Yanbaoxie Street. The "Ya'er Li Ji" beside the former residence of Soong Ching ling conquered the gluttons with sesame Shaobing (Baked cake in griddle) mixed with beef sauce, which is the king of price performance for 3 yuan; The "Fanhua Small Restaurant" along the north coast of Houhai has launched a charcoal grilled tiger shrimp with lychee bubble drink. From the terrace, you can overlook the silhouette of the Bell and Drum Tower, and enjoy a mixed aesthetic for 150 yuan per person.

Night Tour Guide:

Night tour of Shichahai by rowing boat (180 yuan/hour), where the boatman tells the legend of the "Eight Great Towers". After docking, they head straight to the "Jubaoyuan" to taste Sichuan peppercorn sprouts, which are crispy and tender, with a daily limit of 30 servings.

4.Wangfujing: The collision of traditional and modern taste buds

In Wangfujing, history and trends collide fiercely. Donglaishun's copper pot braised meat, freshly cut lamb brain, and freshly fried chili oil continue the bloodline of a century old brand; APM Mall's "Seize the Time to Drink Tea" has created a unique "Sri Lanka Salted Cheese", where the cheese milk cap collides with the tea soup, refreshing the milk tea experience for 17 yuan per cup.

Must eat list:

The "Peace Fruit Juice" under the Wangfujing Department Store creates an immersive nostalgic space with traditional snacks such as Lvdagur (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour) and Aiwowo, with a per capita price of 50 yuan to eat all the old Beijing Dim sum lakes.

Five day food tour route

Day1 Imperial City Charm

Forbidden City Tour → Four Seasons Minfu Roast Duck → Overlooking the Central Axis of Jingshan Mountain → Deyuan Beef Noodles Overnight Snack

Day2 Hutong Exploration

Breakfast at Nanluoguxiang → Desserts at Wudaoying Hutong → Boat Banquet at Shichahai → Houhai Bar Street

Day3 Garden Banquet

Summer Palace Morning Tour → Harmonious Garden Tea → Nine hole Lotus Root Soup Hot Pot → Xiyuan Night Market

Day4 Shopping District Mix and Match

Wangfujing time-honored brand → APM new tea drink → Nostalgia of Heping Confectionery → Donghua Gate night shoot

Day 5 Deep Humanities

Guozijian Street vegetarian food → Yonghe Temple praying for blessings → Wudao Camp literary dinner → Slightly drunk in Beiluogu Lane

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From the royal delicacies of the Forbidden City to the everyday fireworks of the hutongs, Beijing is writing an epic that transcends time and space with its taste. This food map is not only an adventure guide for taste buds, but also a key to unlocking the soul of the city.