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

The scene in La Bella Vintage is a familiar one: racks of button up polyester blouses, floor-length patterned skirts and dresses that look like they’ve been pulled from forgotten Japanese closets, tacky wallpapered walls, and retro mannequin busts. Mixed in are pieces that even a less-than-seasoned shopper would recognize as being far from vintage and easily snagged from a local market or even streetside – fuzzy Korean style sweaters, tacky oversized sunglasses, costume jewelry, and a few Tibetan trinkets (huh?!).

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One of Beijing's best-equipped e-cigarette stores with an almost neverending selection of e-juices.

Rims as gleaming as Wiz Khalifa's teeth, polished caramel leather, and aluminium in turquoise and mint are some of the many vintage bike paraphernalia hanging inside. An eclectic store catered for those who enjoy the many shades of hipsterdom and wish to be introduced tomore niche labels.

Ample servings of noodles with various meats and fresh vegetables are on offer here, all carefully made with minimal preservatives, salt, and MSG. A refreshing twist on a staple of Chinese cuisine.

Home roasted coffee from fresh coffee beans

Camp The Wall offers weekend camping trips at an unrestored section of the Great Wall outside Beijing. These budget trips are all included: transportation, tents, food, water, snacks and a guide. Trips depart every other Saturday near Tian'anmen Square with a private bus with a group of max. 22 people. Arrive at a local village to have a bite after hiking up to the Wall and setting up camp. Then explore more of the wall until sunset when you will meet back at camp for a BBQ dinner (vegetarian option available). Hang out around a campfire until you go to sleep in your tent under the stars.

The opening of Warehouse on Di'anmenwai Dajie just might be a dream come true. That is, if your wildest dreams consist of exchanging USD 20 for a bulging bag full of grandma's eccentric garment collection at the Bargain Bin.
This spacious shop has several roomy fitting rooms, round clothing racks, and – get this – competitve prices.

Chi Garden chooses a minimalist decor – bare white walls, mirror shelves, and ivory-colored pebbles – and creates an optimal space for small-scale events and photo shoots. Because owner Wang Hua received feedback from
shoppers that her hutong location was far from convenient, Hua later expanded Chi Garden to a “moving closet” concept, where customers could browse looks online, request delivery to anywhere, and receive style advice.

From the robust, no-nonsense wooden tables of its interior to its fresh and simple fare, this Yunnan spot features eats made with a mother’s care. The menu sprouts Hani minority classics like tofu skin dishes and fried goat cheese, with a focus on rice noodle entrees coupled with a variety of soups and toppings.