⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ · ¥120–200/person
Siji Minfu is the most popular Beijing duck restaurant among young locals and the most viral on Chinese social media. The location — inside a historic hutong courtyard with direct views of the Forbidden City moat and walls — is extraordinary. The duck is excellent (many locals rate it above Da Dong), and the courtyard terrace is one of Beijing's most beautiful dining settings.
['Queue from 10:30am for lunch — no reservations accepted', 'The courtyard terrace with Forbidden City wall views is worth any wait', 'Order the osmanthus duck skin as soon as you sit — it sells out', 'The restaurant is inside a traditional hutong building — take time to explore the architecture']
Went massively viral on Douyin (Chinese TikTok) and has since been discovered by international travel YouTubers for its Forbidden City view
Address (English): 32 Jingshan East St, Dongcheng District, Beijing (near Forbidden City north gate)
Address (Chinese — show to driver): 东城区景山东街32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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