The Dongcheng District of Beijing covers the eastern half of Beijing's urban core. It is a good choice to live in the Dongcheng District when you visit Beijing. We recommend you try this list to enjoy the real Beijing life.

1. Daxing Hutong Miancha Shop

Without waiter, signboard and shop front, the Miancha Shop in Daxing Hutong is only a stall. It serves miancha made from millet flour. Sesame paste and sesame make the miancha tastier.

Address: No.7 Daxing Hutong, Jiaodaokou Street, Dongcheng District

2. Lao Ciqikou Douzhi Shop

The Laociqikou Douzhi Shop is a popular shop among old Pekingese. Consumers here usually drink 2 bowls of douzhir (fermented mung bean juice) at least. Douzhir and jiaoquan (shaped like fired doughnut, but has a crispier texture) are most delicious.

Address: Opposite the north gate of the Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District

Recommendation

Fengnian Filled Sausage Restaurant at Longfu Temple (Longfu Si): No.1 Qianjie, Longfu Plaza, Dongcheng District, Beijing

3. Hua Jia Yi Yuan

Located in Guijie, the Hujiayiyuan Restaurant serves tasty home style fare in a swanky quadrangle courtyard setting with comfortable private rooms. Their spareribs, kaomantou (roasted buns), mala xie (spicy crayfish) and draft beer are popular.

Address: 235 Dongzhimennei Street, Dongcheng District.