Beijing is a paradise for street food lovers. Beyond the famous Peking duck, the Chinese capital offers a variety of flavors that surprises even the most seasoned traveler.
Jianbing (Chinese crepe) is Beijing's king of breakfasts. On every corner you'll find stalls preparing this crispy wrap filled with egg, spring onion, coriander and a fried wonton cracker. They cost just 1-2 euros and are addictive.
In the Guijie neighbourhood ("Ghost Street") you'll find hundreds of restaurants open until the early hours specializing in spicy crayfish (mala xiaolongxia). It's Beijing's quintessential late-night food experience.
The hutongs hide treasures: the zhajiangmian (noodles with fried bean paste) from local stalls is unbeatable. For the adventurous, Donghuamen night market offers fried scorpions and starfish, though this is more for tourists than locals.
On our trips, our local guides take you to the authentic stalls where Beijingers themselves eat, far from the tourist traps.