If You Like - Beijing - page 38

Wǔtǎ Temple A distinct oddity, with its five striking pagodas, and more reminiscent of an
Indian temple than a Chinese one. ( CLICK HERE )
Fine Dining
Maison Boulud With a menu that changes with the season and fabulous service, the
opening of this superb French restaurant signalled the capital's emergence as a fine-dining
destination. ( CLICK HERE )
Temple The hip destination of the moment for Běijīng's gourmands, with a contemporary
European menu and a fabulous location in a former temple. ( CLICK HERE )
Capital M Classic Mediterranean meets North African dishes and views over Tiān'ānmén
Sq at this Běijīng outpost of a celebrated Shànghǎi restaurant. ( CLICK HERE )
Dàlǐ Courtyard Ever-changing menu centred around the exquisite flavours of southwest-
ern Yúnnán province and with a romantic courtyard. ( CLICK HERE )
Duck de Chine A France-meets-China take on the capital's favourite bird in industrial-
chic surroundings. ( CLICK HERE )
Běi Smart, sophisticated restaurant that specialises in north Asian dishes, taking the best
of northern Chinese, Japanese and South Korean cuisines. ( CLICK HERE )
Courtyard The setting right by the Forbidden City couldn't be better - book ahead for a
window seat - and the food and wine list are top class. ( CLICK HERE )
Source Swish Sìchuān, with the spices toned down for Western palates, in a delightful
courtyard house in the heart of hútòng land. ( CLICK HERE )
Tiāndì Yījiā Hushed and refined courtyard restaurant in the shadow of the Forbidden
City, whose menu ranges across China, from dim sum to Peking duck. ( CLICK HERE )
Grill 79 Fantastic views over Běijīng (on a clear day), serious steaks and a superb wine
list.( CLICK HERE )
Museums & Galleries
Capital Museum Běijīng's finest; containing superbly informative galleries on the evolu-
tion of the city and its customs, and all in a bright, user-friendly environment. ( CLICK HERE
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