Beijing, China
Sanlitun After Five: A Trendy Foodie Tour of Beijing
Beijing's most fashionable quarter, one bite at a time — crispy roast duck, global bistros, sweet treats and bubble tea, in a mini group.
Beijing's most fashionable quarter, one bite at a time — crispy roast duck, global bistros, sweet treats and bubble tea, in a mini group.
Photos are indicative — the dishes served may vary.
Forget the tourist version of Beijing — Sanlitun is where the city goes to be seen. This small evening tour drops you into the capital's trendiest district, a glossy tangle of designer malls, neon bars and the kind of restaurants Beijingers queue and post about.
Over three hours you'll graze through four to five spots your guide has handpicked from the ever-changing scene: maybe crispy roast duck at an upscale Chinese table, a global bistro bite, a pastry-café sweet, or a cup of bubble tea — the flavours defining how young Beijing eats now.
Your local foodie guide doesn't just feed you — they decode the place, pointing out the INS-famous shops and the buzzy corners of Taikoo Li, and sharing how Sanlitun became Beijing's trend capital.
Kept to a mini group, it's a relaxed, social evening of tasting and people-watching in the heart of the CBD.
We'd rather not spoil the line-up — the scene shifts fast and so does the menu — but you'll leave knowing where the cool kids of Beijing really eat.
“Such a cool, modern side of Beijing. The roast-duck spot and the dessert café were both fab, and the group stayed small.”
“Our guide showed us the trendy places we'd seen all over social media. Bubble tea to finish was perfect.”
“Fun evening of tasting and people-watching in Sanlitun. Bring your appetite and your camera.”
“A great mix of upscale Chinese and global bites. Loved the buzzy atmosphere.”