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Beijing Halal Food Guide: A Local Muslim Street in Beijing You Can’t Miss
What is Niujie? Located in Beijing’s Xicheng District, Niu Jie (牛街) is one of the oldest and most vibrant Muslim neighborhoods in China. For centuries, it has been the heart of Beijing’s Halal food culture, home to generations of Hui Muslim families and time-honored eateries. The moment you step onto Niu Jie Food Street, you’ll be greeted by the aroma of grilled lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles, sesame cakes, and freshly baked pastries. Locals shop for beef jerky and
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Beijing hidden gem: A temple café&restaurant in Beijing’s hutongs-2
☕ HALF COFFEE 觀 📍 Location: On the Central Axis, north of Bell Tower, near Doufuchi Hutong 🕙Opening hours: 11:00 am – 18:00 pm 💙 Free entry – no reservation needed You may already tried Beijing Hutong cafe, but have you already tried BeijingTemple cafe? Hong’en Guan宏恩观: A 730-Year-Old Beijing Temple Coffee Spot on the Central Axis If you’re searching for a Beijing temple coffee experience that blends history and calm, Hong’en Guan is a hidden gem worth finding. Once kn
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Beijing hidden gem: A temple café and restaurantin Beijing’s hutongs
Temple Dongjinyuan东景缘: If you’re searching for a true Beijing hidden gem, this might be the chillest spiritual landmark you’ll ever find.
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Old Beijing Flavors: 5 Authentic Foods You Must Try
Travel to Beijing, you must try local Beijing food. Beijing cuisine is more than just fancy restaurants. From the royal banquets of the...
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