Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Forbidden City Branch)
四季民福烤鸭店（故宫店）
A highly popular roast duck restaurant right next to the Donghuamen gate of the Forbidden City, where locals and tourists alike queue up for prices friendlier than high-end spots.
Located at No. 11 Nanchizi Street, adjacent to the Donghuamen gate of the Forbidden City, this is a highly popular spot for roast duck after exploring the palace. It specializes in traditional hung-oven roast duck, alongside classic Beijing dishes like Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste). Some tables offer views of the Donghuamen side, though the view is limited. It is extremely popular, and wait times of two to three hours are not uncommon during peak seasons. You can get a queue number online, but the number does not guarantee a fixed dining time; visiting during off-peak hours or before opening is recommended. The average cost is about 150–200 CNY per person. You can take a bus to Donghuamen or Dong'anmen Dajie station and walk over.
Opening hours
Daily approx. 10:30–21:30, varies slightly by platform, please confirm before visiting
Nearby sights
- The Palace Museum (Forbidden City)
- Imperial Ancestral Temple
- Wangfujing Street
- St. Joseph's Church (Wangfujing)
- National Museum of China
- Zhongshan Park (Beijing)
- Tiananmen Square
- Jingshan Park