Top Restaurants Near The Summer Palace In Beijing

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The Summer Palace I | © paula soler-moya/Flickr
Kelly Cunningham

The Summer Palace is a majestic lakefront structure in Beijing, China, renowned for its ornate temples and artworks, as well as its colorful landscaped gardens. If you’re feeling hungry after exploring its lakes, pavilions and palaces, the area also boasts a wealth of excellent restaurants to enjoy.

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1. Aman

Hotel, Luxury

Indoor pool at Aman Summer Palace, Beijing bathed in moody, low lighting and surrounded by loungers with fluffy white towels.
Courtesy of Aman Summer Palace / Expedia

This luxury restaurant serves the best of Cantonese, Western, Japanese and French cuisine. Located within the Aman hotel near the Summer Palace, the traditional architecture and scenery here are yet more reasons to consider this venue for a fancy dinner. Reservations can be made in advance for large parties, and guests can also choose to dine either in the lobby or in a private room. Aman’s interior decorations are based on traditional Chinese designs with a contemporary twist.

2. Baijia Dayuan Restaurant

Restaurant, Chinese, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Guests looking to dine amid Chinese architecture and authentic decorations should make Baijia Dayuan their first pick. Waitresses wear traditional Chinese dresses, garments known as Qipaos, and authentic fare abounds, with Peking duck, lobster and deer being some of the top menu picks. The outdoor garden adds to the relaxing atmosphere with its large fountain and rustic Chinese décor.

Yang DaYe Shabu Restaurant

Yang DaYe Shabu restaurant specializes in spicy hotpot and other Sichuan-style foods. Located just a stone’s throw from the Summer Palace, its excellent location makes it the perfect place to for adventurers to stop and experience the traditional style of Chinese cuisine. The natural wood and handmade decorations here give the interior a relaxed, rustic and charming feel, an atmosphere sure to delight guests.

WanQuanHe Lu 12Hao, Beijing, China +010-62653878

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3. Nanjing Dapai Dang

Restaurant, Chinese, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free

Decorated in a charming style with red lanterns and long calligraphy scrolls, this restaurant is known for its Nanjing-style cooking and exceptional service. Usually bustling with a crowd, guests will be impressed by the lively atmosphere, and there is the unique opportunity to experience Chinese culture through traditional singing and dancing performances held during dinner. Authentic Chinese dining with a contemporary twist gives Nanjing Dapai Dang a laid-back atmosphere for a peaceful dining experience.

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