Andingmen-安定门

Fangjia Hutong restaurant is full of ethnic minority accessories, with a long menu of Yunnan dishes geared towards groups - a big wooden bucket of fried rice gratin (RMB 15) is the ideal starchy complement to tender suanla quanyu (酸辣全鱼, RMB 42) – a whole fish in a sour and spicy sauce. No meal should begin here without a dish of palate-cleansing boheye, crunchy mint leaves dressed in sesame oil (RMB 16). Service is efficient.

Cenci is the first venue you’ll see as you enter the gates of Fangjia 46 – grab a window sofa and get your bearings over a cup of coffee (from RMB 15) or tea. The walls are decorated with photos of stars from vintage Hollywood and framed renderings of philosophical (ie. we were unable to decipher their meaning) Chinese slogans, while the central pillars feature paeans to the joys of coffee. Simple cafe snacks are available, as is Wi-Fi.

From simple dishes to imperial cuisine, this tranquil spot caters to vegetarians. Also carries a great selection of fresh tea.

Promotes both Chinese and Korean artwork and artists.

Filled with all kinds of African handicrafts and antiques the owner collected in her three years in Mombasa, Kilimanjaro is a cool place to relax and chat. Cocktails (RMB 38) are beautiful, strong on presentation and weak on spirits. Mombasa street snacks (from RMB 18) are on the menu as well.

Named for the two fine old trees growing through the roof of the main dining room in the original Andingmen location, Sichuan restaurant Spring Trees is a refuge from its car park surroundings. The pleasant courtyard-inspired interior is rustic chic, the service is excellent and the prices won’t break the bank, but the offerings are inconsistent. Choose from Koushui Ji ("Mouthwatering Chicken"), roasted rabbit legs, fresh haddock with green and red peppers and more. English menu.

This beautiful courtyard hotel will take your breath away.

Provides all-in-one service for RMB 800. Includes translating your home license, giving you a medical check-up, preparing your application, providing you with a road test manual and paying all fees. Services can be purchased individually: medical test (RMB 80); license translation (same day: RMB 120, 3-day: RMB 90, 5-day: RMB 60). Sells English version of the test preparation
manual (RMB 150). For an extra fee you can even take the written test at FESCO.

Offers international tours and domestic trips for individuals and groups. Frequent packages to places like Paris, London, Frankfurt, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hong Kong.