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🏮 Beijing · Beijing Street Food & Late Night Dining
Ghost Street (Gui Jie) — Beijing's All-Night Food Strip簋街
⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥50–150/person
⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥50–150/person
Ghost Street (Gui Jie) is Beijing's famous all-night food strip — 1km of red lanterns, neon signs, and 150+ restaurants that never close. The street is famous for crayfish (xiaolongxia) in spicy sauce, and during crayfish season (June–September) the queues outside the best spots stretch around the block. It's one of the most atmospheric places to eat in all of Beijing.
['Best visited after 10pm when the red lanterns are lit and the street is at full energy', 'Crayfish season is June–September — this is when Ghost Street is at its best', 'Hu Da restaurant (#169) is the most famous crayfish spot — expect queues', 'Walk the full length before choosing a restaurant to compare menus']
One of the most-filmed nightlife food streets in China — the red lantern atmosphere is extraordinary on camera
Address (English): Dongzhimennei St (Ghost Street), Dongcheng District, Beijing
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 东城区东直门内大街（鬼街）
Take Didi (China's Uber equivalent) and show the Chinese address above. Or use the metro — all major Beijing attractions and restaurant districts are well-connected.
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Citizens of 54+ countries can visit China for up to 240 hours (10 days) without a visa. This restaurant is fully accessible during a visa-free transit stay in Beijing.
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