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1. Yandai Byway The area of the Hutong: a slanting street from the Drum Tower to Shichahai Lake Feature spots: ancient street scenery, smoking utensils, handicrafts, stores selling characteristic clothes and ornaments.
2. Yinding Bridge First built in Ming Dynasty, the bridge is in the shape of a silver sycee, and that is why it is called Yinding Bridge. The famous "Viewing the mountains at Yinding Bridge" was one of the eight minor sceneries in Beijing.
3. Bell and Drum Towers - The landmark of Beijing Bell and Drum Towers were first built in Yuan Dynasty. Located in the northern end of Beijing middle axis, the towers used to be the time-reporting center in Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
4. Lijia Restaurant - Classic palace cuisine Serving classic palace cuisine, the restaurant has been visited by leaders from many countries. It's the most authentic and expensive restaurant that serves imperial cuisine in Beijing. Featured dishes: Sweet and sour pig cutlets, fried abalone, light-fried shellfish, fish flesh cooked in hot sauce Tel: +86 (10) 6618-0107
5. Kong Yiji Restaurant - Shaoxing flavor Featured dishes: Fennel beans, yellow wine, drunk shrimps, Dongpo pork Tel: +86(10) 6618-4915
6. Ji's Barbecued Mutton - A century-old restaurant Featured dishes: Roast mutton, fried cutlet, roast oxtail Tel: +86 (10) 6404-5921Opening time: 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. English menu available and major credit cards accepted.
