There are many unique drinking places in Beijing, especially teahouses and cafes. Some of them are in an old fashion, while others bear modern flavor. They are good places not only for rest but also for deepening your understanding of Beijing. So, travelers who are interested in Beijing and the traditional Chinese culture may as well walk into some of these places. They will provide you with a new perspective to look at Beijing during your Beijing Tours. In the following I will list some of these places for your reference when you plan a china travel.
1. Minghui Tea Courtyard
Located in Dajue Temple which is famous for spring, ancient trees and magnolias, Minghui Tea Courtyard is the biggest tea courtyard in Beijing, covering an area of 4000 square meters. The teahouses there have their distinctive structures. Here you can taste all kinds of tea: Oolong tea, Longjing tea, green tea, scented tea and Taiwan teas. They also offer tea-making performances accompanied by classical music. Tasting tea in such a place will bring you a feeling of peace and tranquility.
Address: Dajue Temple, Beian River, Haidian District, Beijing, China.
2. Shui Gui Qi
It’s a small house at the foot of the Drum Tower. It’s said to be a part of the
external courtyard of Eunuch Pang in the Qing dynasty. It serves café, tea and other drinking. The ancient locust trees, the cane chairs and the melodious music bring you back into the ancient times. You can have a glimpse of the Drum Tower while tasting your tea with some friends. This beautiful picture will be eternal in your mind.
Address: No. 183, old Gulou Street, Xicheng District, Beijing.
3. ZHAZHA Coffee
The name of this coffee bar is just like the sound of magpies. This bar features its nostalgia atmosphere. It is decorated as a house in 1970s. The old-style sofa with springs, the small tea table, the mini fan and the old cassette recorder are all familiar things in our childhood, or even before. Why not come to this coffee bar to pick up the old memories in your childhood?
Address: No. 101, Nan Luogu Xiang, DongCheng District, Beijing.
4. Sculpting in Time Café
This café was founded in 1997 by a young couple “Xiao Mao” and “Zhuang
Zai”. The name of this café implies its theme: wish people have a persisting good time in this café! It has professional artistry of making coffee, the source of which is from Italy. Besides coffee, it also provides some special and delicious Western food. With a casual and comfortable atmosphere it has become the most romantic café in Beijing.
Address: Building 12, Huaqingjiayuan, Chengfu Road, Haidian District, Beijing.
5. Lao She Teahouse
It is named after Mr. Lao She and his famous play Teahouse. Founded in 1988 it has gained worldwide reputation. The palace lanterns, the padauk tables and chairs and the magnificent stage form an elegant exhibition for a traditional Beijing. Every evening you can enjoy fantastic performances ranging from Beijing opera, Quyi, acrobatics to magic and turning angry while tasting teas and traditional Beijing snacks. Since its foundation it has received 47 foreign presidents and premiers and numerous celebrities and visitors. It has become a window to Chinese traditional culture.
Address: West Street, Qianmen.
The above mentioned teahouses and cafes are very typical ones of Beijing’s drinking places. They open a new window for learning Beijing People’s daily life and Beijing culture. Don’t forget to go to these places when you Travel to Beijing.
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