• Featuring both international and local cuisines, Beijing is considered "China's best city for gastronomes."Frommer's: Beijing Restaurants Overview Besides its own trademark food, the city also has Russian, Japanese, French and Indian restaurants along its streets.

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: People's Republic of China
  2. Mayor: Guo JinlongBeijing International: Resume of Mayor Guo Jinlong
  3. Currency: Chinese Yuan
  4. Population: 16,330,000Reuters UK: Beijing population tops 16 mln target 2 years early (January 22, 2008)(2007)
  5. Language spoken: Chinese
  6. Country code: +86
  7. City code: +10
  8. Time zone: +8:00 (UTC)
  9. Climate: Semi-humidBeijing International: Beijing
  10. Airport code: PEKWorld Airport Codes: Beijing Capital Int. Airport

• Fine Dining

  With its "consistently excellent" Brazilian menu and "gracious" service, Alameda is considered Beijing's most popular restaurant.Zagat: Alameda Its "inventive dishes" include seasoned filet mignon and poached shrimp.Concierge.com: Alameda

  Fodor's praises the restaurant's atmosphere, especially its glass walls, which make it a "bright, pleasant" place to dine.Fodor's: Alameda Review

• Affordable Dining

  Yuxiang Renjia is a local favorite chain when it comes to provincial Sichuan food. The menu includes gongbao jiding (chicken with peanuts and peppers) and the standard zhangcha ya (roasted duck).Frommer's: Yuxiang Renjia

  According to Zagat, there is sometimes a line to get into the restaurant, but the affordable prices are worth the wait.Zagat: Yuxiang Renjia

• Mahalo Suggests

  While planning your trip, please see Beijing Vacation, Beijing Hotels and Beijing Tours.

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