Feb 21
As the debate Rages as to where to find the city’s best Beijing (nee Peking) duck-is it the unctuous fowl at smoky old Liqun? The expertly carved and presented bird at the Grand Hyatt’s Made in China?-one name has risen above the fray, and for good reason. Celebrated chef Da Dong’s eponymous eatery now has two locations, the best being the newer one (22 Dongsishitiao, Dongcheng; 86-10/5169-0328), but its siguature dish remains singular: a “super lean” roast duck sliced at your table into succulent slivers of meat and skin, alongside the usual assortment of condiments, pancakes, and a lip-smacking hoisin sauce. What’s left on the bone gets made into a soup. Continue reading »
written by dedi kurniawan
Feb 20
It may sound cliched, but a visit to the Great Wall is part and parcel of the Beijing experience. Avoid touristy Badaling, the nearest section, at all costs, and drive at least as far as Mutianyu, about 90 minutes from the city. Crowds can still be dense, but if you’re traveling with kids, you can share the novelty of taking a cable car up, and a toboggan down. Otherwise, head farther out to Simatai, a rugged stretch that rewards with dramatic views; the steep, nine kilometer hike from here to Jinshanling (where you can camp overnight) is a suitably great way to experience the Wall. Treks to more remote ramparts, including overnight stays at farmhouse, can be arranged through conservationist William Lindsay’s Wild Wall (wildwall.coin). Continue reading »
written by dedi kurniawan
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