Beijing

Your critical guide to hotels, restaurants and going out in Beijing

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Editor's picks

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Latest restaurant reviews

    • Smiling Dumplings Smiling Dumplings Cheap dumplings that are filling, if not terribly flavourful
    • Lan Ting Lan Ting Affordable Thai alternatives despite locale’s luxe facelift
    • Ravioli Factory Ravioli Factory With some fine tuning, this pasta joint could have potential

Latest bars & clubs reviews

  • True Color True Color Gongti tackiness saved by slave-and-mistress shows
  • Nian Bar (The Wheel) Nian Bar (The Wheel) For cheap, low quality beer and vile cocktails - look no further!
  • Affairs Affairs Free karaoke and copious mediocre beers for large parties

Critics' choice events

  • C!Talk Beijing: Greenlightenment 26 May
    MOMA
    Learn how to make your life greener from the experts
  • MOTO 31 May
    Temple Bar
    New Orleans Veterans play at Temple bar
  • Nick Zinner DJ set 01 Jun
    Dada
    Expect a groovy, glitchy set from the Yeah Yeah Yeah's guitarist

Food Awards winners