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1. Feng Ze Yuan Fanzhuang
- Strong-flavored Lu cuisine
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- Asian
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- Moderately Priced
- Chong Wen/Xuan Wu Districts
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2. Ristorante Sadler
- Italian Flavors in authentic ways
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- Italian
- Affordable
- Dong Cheng District
- 1.3 miles
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3. Quanjude Roast Duck Restaurant
- Beijing's definitive duck restaurant
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- Asian
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- Local Traditional
- Affordable
- Tiananmen Square/Qian Men
- 1.3 miles
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4. Meat & Wine Co.
- Steak and Wine Heaven
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- Steakhouses
- Expensive
- Dong Cheng District
- 1.3 miles
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5. Shiro Matsu
- Japanese culinary excellence in an upmarket setting
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- Asian
- Japanese
- Very Expensive
- Tiananmen Square/Qian Men
- 1.3 miles
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6. Maison Boulud
- French Taste in Beijing
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- French
- Moderately Priced
- Tiananmen Square/Qian Men
- 1.3 miles
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7. Gong De Lin Vegetarian Restaurant
- An truly Chinese vegetarian experience
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- Asian
- Chinese
- Moderately Priced
- Tiananmen Square/Qian Men
- 1.2 miles
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8. Capital M
- Bringing Shanghai Class to Beijing
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- Mediterranean
- European
- Very Expensive
- Tiananmen Square/Qian Men
- 1.2 miles
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9. Li Qun Roast Duck
- Authentic duck
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- Moderately Priced
- Dong Cheng District
- 1.1 miles
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10. King Roast Duck
- Duck specialties
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- Asian
- Chinese
- Expensive
- Chao Yang District
- 2.2 miles
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When they built the Temple of Heaven it was meant to be at the fringes of the city, what with the sacrificial alter and the space needed to do the ceremonies where the Emperor would ask the gods for sundry things for the Kingdom. Never could they have imagined the sprawling metropolis that would one day spring up merrily around the sacrificial alters. Yet, here we are. And now you can be whisked directly to the Temple of Heaven via metro, just one more way history is become more interactive.
After seeing the impressive temples and garden grounds you'll be famished. Luckily the subway can speed you a few stops north back to central civilization where you'll find countless dining options. Your best bet is to go north a few stops or take a cab north and dine around the Tiananmen Square area. There are dumpling shops, fast food and local cuisine available near the Temple of Heaven, but for a real hearty meal you'll want to head north. Here are a few close-by recommendations.
Since Beijing is famous for the aptly named Peking Duck, you'll want to give that a try while in town. Quanjude is the most famous duck restaurant, and once inside you'll stop wondering why. A bit on the 'fear factor' side for many, the duck tongue and duck-heart dumplings leave many squeamish eaters feeling like they'd rather go hungry. Nevertheless, this is an authentic experience.
For fine western fare, Ristorante Sadler, Capital M, Meat & Wine Co. and Maison Boulud are fine establishments in the area with consistently high ratings from locals and expats and a constant stream of contented tourists. These establishments offer western fare, fine decor, great service and memorable atmospheres smack in the heart of old Beijing.
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