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Not so long ago, Wuta Si was surrounded by the fields of Beijing’s northwestern suburbs, and until the early 20th century, families would go there to picnic and enjoy the views. Today it’s surrounded by tall buildings and the views have disappeared, but this under-appreciated Tibetan temple is still worth a visit.
The first thing you’ll notice about Wuta Si is its five namesake towers, the trademark of the “diamond throne style” of temple design.

You wouldn’t come to this Mongolian bar south of the ethnic minorities college for the atmosphere; it’s about the size of a large newspaper stand. And you wouldn’t go for the mixology; a whiskey-coke can sometimes net you a whiskey-sprite. You come to this bar to hear the nightly, mighty Mongolian folk-rock band, whose throat-singing and horse-head fiddle take you right out of Beijing and into the wide, starlit grasslands.

French hypermarket offers a vast selection of imported wine, cheese, coffee, canned goods and much more. Wonderful variety – especially at the Guangqumenwai location – but the crowds can be thick. The Sanyuan Qiao store offers free delivery for purchases over RMB 500 – order by email customer@carrefour.com.

This bar caters to the West Side climbing crew and organizes climbing trips around Beijing. Mountaineering gear and camping equipment are the bar's equivalent of wallpaper, along with posters of beefy studs flexing their pecs as they ascend boulders.

Virtually the first Western restaurant in Beijing, the Moscow’s dining room still serves Russian favorites like borscht, chicken Kiev and vodka by the glass. This one-time ballroom is grand, epic even, with soaring ceilings and oh-so-Soviet pillars. Moscow opened back in 1954, and was Beijing’s first foreign restaurant. Though the atmosphere recalls Tolstoy, the food is a little more Gulag Archipelago and the Stolichnaya is reasonably priced.

Jingsi Su Shifang is a simple restaurant tucked inside a quiet alleyway in an old Beijing hutong. Rhythmic Buddhist chants play softly, giving the place a peaceful feel.

This Beijing institution continues to expand its empire, with a number of branches now open around town. The restaurant is a multiple winner of the “Best Hot Pot” in our annual Reader Restaurant Awards, and it’s clear why: thick, flavorsome dipping sauce, reasonable prices, and a clean, lively ambiance in which to boil up your meal DIY style. Start by cooking the meat, which adds flavor to the soup, then add some veg and get dipping! Voted "Outstanding Hot Pot" in the Beijinger's 2011 Reader Restaurant Awards.