Gulou / Beiluoguxiang / Jiugulou Dajie-鼓楼北锣鼓巷旧鼓楼大街

A Japanese Izakaya with a bargain lunch set and good California rolls.

A studio space turned gallery for funky limited-edition print exhibits. Contact them at gallery@paper-t.com for an appointment.

This Nepalese specialty store reconnects its customers to nature with products like plant-based soaps, all-natural embroideries and homely adornments. All the basic bath essentials like candles and aromatherapy sticks are shelved at the entrance in assorted scents, but Phewa’s specialty are its paper goods – namely, the handmade lokta table lamps.

Gulou’s boho-chic newcomer showcases an eclectic kaleidoscope of colorful, embellished dresses from India, Nepal and Thailand.

No group is neglected here - the skinny corduroy pants, retro midi dresses and vintage typewriters will appease the hipsters; the band tees, chains and rose-and-skull patterned shirts will incite the punks; and the girly flip-flops and bright rolls of H&M socks will thrill the teenyboppers.

Anything cutesy and made from paper, you can find here. Paper lanterns, beautiful notebooks, wrapping paper, paper fans - the list is endless.

This spotlessly simple Cantonese “teahouse” serves classic Cantonese dishes cooked by Guangdong chefs. Try the zajun chao hefen (杂菌炒河粉)for a quick bite, and Bai qie ji (白切鸡) – unskinned chicken steamed to ethereal softness and served chilled with ginger sauce, and pair them with seasonal fruit juice, iced milk tea or fresh lemonade.

This hutong boutique hotel features modern design in a cozy courtyard setting. Relax with a bottle of wine from their extensive wine list on one of the rooftop terraces of their restaurant (Toast). Their weekend brunch (Saturday and Sunday 10.30am-2.30pm) uses locally sourced ingredients from producers including Andy's Craft Sausages.

A nonprofit organization that provides education about human rights to the public and takes action for individuals who have had human rights violations. In the past DCHREA has worked specifically with individuals and groups who have been stigmatized for being HIV/AIDS positive.

A quaint space that specializes in vintage collectibles from France, from yellowed sheet music and black-and-white photographs to porcelain ashtrays.