10 Best Beijing Night Markets & Snack Streets
Beijing night markets and snack streets are the best places for tourists to taste delicious local snacks. The famous ones inlcude Wangfujing Snack Street, Qianmen Snack Street and Niu Jie Muslim Snack Street. The following are the 10 best Beijing night markets and snack streets recommended by TravelChinaGuide:
Location: south of Haoyou Department Store, Wangfujing Business Street, Dongcheng District
Bus Route: 20, 37, 41, 59, 103, 104, 120, 420, 802 (get off at Wangfujing Stop)
There are a number of time-honored restaurants in Qianmen Street, including Quanjude Roast Duck, Duyichu Shaomai and Yitiaolong Restaurant.
Bus Route: 2, 5, 17, 22, 44, 110, 120, 201, 826 (get off at Qianmen Stop)
3. Nanluoguxiang Night Market
Bus Route: 3, 13, 42, 60, 118, 612 (get off at Luoguxiang Stop)
4. Niu Jie Muslim Snack Street
Location: Guang'anmen, Xuanwu District
Bus Route: 53, 61, 109, 822 (get off at Niu Jie Stop)
Most restaurants in the street are open around the clock. If you are a night owl, Guijie Street Night Market is a good place to spend until the wee hours of the morning. The late hours of the night are usually the busiest times on this street, whose specialty is Spicy Lobster. Picture yourself sitting in an old chair inside an ancient courtyard house under the grapevines appreciating photos from long-ago but most important savor the aroma and taste of the succulent dishes.
Location: Dongzhimennei Dajie, Dongcheng District
Bus Route: 106, 116, 807 (get off at Xinqiao (North) Stop), 606, 713 (get off at Dongzhimennei Xiaojie Stop)
Starting from Liuliqiao in west to Hufangqiao in east, Guang'anmen Food Street is the only one in the southern part of the city. Known for its hot and spicy flavor, Sichuan cuisine is a specialty of this street. Li Lao Die Xiang La Xie (Father Li Hot Crab) and Tan Yu Tou (Fish Head Tan) are special favorites with customers.
Bus Route: 5, 6, 19, 109, 201, 816 (get off at Baiguang Road Stop)
As one of the 10 best Beijing night markets, it offers Beijing authentic snacks. It can be easily accessed by taking public transportation. When the night falls, the assortment of tasty treats from both northern and southern China, plus the bustling crowds and the rhythmical huckstering is another attraction you shouldn't miss.
Bus Route: 3, 13, 38, 42, 55, 68, 107, 111, 118, 612, 701
8. Jiumen Snack Street (Shichahai Snack Street)
Bus Route: 5, 819, 839 (get off at Guozishi Stop)
9. Hao Yun Jie
(Good Luck Entertainment Street)Bus Route: 420, 701, 419 (get off at Anjialou Stop)
10. Shuang'an Night Market
Bus Route: 79, 302, 323, 361, 425, 549, 658, 660, 695
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Questions & Answers on 10 Best Beijing Night Markets & Snack Streets
Asked by Martin Krischanitz from ÖSTERREICH | Aug. 02, 2019 20:41Reply
Is this still up to date?
We're in Beijing till Monday and we haven't found any night markets yet. So I found this thread and wondered if it's still up to date?
Thanks
Thanks
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Answered by Kendall from CANADA | Aug. 07, 2019 01:34
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Yes, as I know, the information on this page is updated. You can go and see. :)
Answered by Mary from UNITED KINGDOM | Aug. 10, 2019 02:16
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Wangfujing night market is closed down for redevelopment, and so is snack street.
Let me know if you find anywhere else good!
Let me know if you find anywhere else good!
Asked by Omer Khawaja from CANADA | Dec. 18, 2017 02:15Reply
Wangfujing night market timings
I will be in beijing for one day and I would like to visit Wangfujing night market, so what time the market closes at night?? I will be there on wednesday 20th Dec 2017, will the market open that day?
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Answered by Reina from GERMANY | Dec. 18, 2017 18:46
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Don’t worry, it opens every day, and generally, the stores in the market would open till 22:00-23:00.
Asked by Jane from SINGAPORE | Feb. 22, 2017 21:19Reply
Hi, wondering if there is any night market now in Beijing?
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Answered by Leah from POLAND | Feb. 23, 2017 03:27
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Jane, Guijie, Wangfujing, and Houhai Bar Street are usually bustling at night. Hope you have fun.