Zhang Bao Pu (Daowai Branch)
张包铺
A century-old steamed bun shop next to the historic Laodaowai Chinese Baroque District, famous for its pork rib buns, with holiday queues often reaching dozens of parties.
Zhang Bao Pu is said to have been founded in 1902 and is located at the intersection of Nanxun Street and South 2nd Street, right next to the Laodaowai Chinese Baroque Historic and Cultural District. Its signature pork rib buns are large and contain bone-in ribs. Other options include soy-sauce pork buns and tofu buns, alongside Guobaorou and cold cut platters. During the May Day holiday in 2025, the queue reached 60 to 70 parties just after 10:00 AM, with many people taking a number first before exploring the historic district. Dine-in service can take up to half an hour, so opt for takeout if you are in a hurry. Reviews in recent years have been mixed, with some finding the pork rib buns a bit too salty and other buns average. Specific per-person average spending data is not available.
Opening hours
Daily 10:30-20:00
Nearby sights
- Laodaowai Chinese Baroque Historic Block
- Chinese Eastern Railway Park & Binzhou Railway Bridge
- Northeast China Revolutionary Martyrs' Memorial Hall
- Jihong Bridge
- Saint Sophia Cathedral
- Church of the Intercession
- Zhaolin Park (Ice Lantern Fair)
- Churin Department Store