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🦆 Beijing · Historic Peking Duck
Quanjude Roast Duck (Qianmen)全聚德（前门店）
⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥150–280/person
⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥150–280/person
Founded in 1864, Quanjude is the world's oldest Peking duck restaurant and a Beijing institution. It has served Richard Nixon, Fidel Castro, and multiple Chinese emperors. The traditional hung-oven roasting method here dates back 160 years. The Qianmen branch is the original location and the most historically significant.
['The Qianmen branch is the original and most historic — other branches vary in quality', 'Arrive early for lunch — waits can be 90 minutes without reservations', 'Ask to see the kitchen where the ducks hang in the traditional ovens', "The duck certificate (showing the duck's serial number) is a fun souvenir"]
A pilgrimage for serious food travelers — featured in numerous food documentaries and travel shows
Address (English): 30 Qianmen St, Dongcheng District, Beijing
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 东城区前门大街30号
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.
Most restaurants in Beijing accept Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both apps now accept international credit cards — set up Alipay before arriving in China. Some traditional restaurants prefer cash.
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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