In the conclusion of our series, we are exploring locations near the Forbidden City and other notable sites around the capital. For our previous posts on rooftops and terraces, please see the links below!
Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: Sanlitun and Gongti
Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: Andingmen, Gulou & Beixinqiao
Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: the Liangma River
Beijing's Rooftops & Terraces: the CBD
**Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing’s Terrace**
Situated just west of Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, the terrace at Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing offers breathtaking views of the area, including the Forbidden City. This expansive terrace spans over 400sqm and is equipped with numerous patio chairs and couches along with umbrellas. When it comes to food and drinks, you can choose from a wide variety of options from the Mandarin Oriental's restaurants, such as delicious steaks from Mandarin Grill, lighter snacks from Café Zi, expertly crafted cocktails from MO Bar, an impressive selection of wines, and more.
**Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing**
269 Wangfujing Dajie, Dongcheng District
Café Zi hours: Breakfast, 6:30 am - 10:30 am; Lunch, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm; Afternoon Tea, 3 pm - 5 pm; Dinner: 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Mandarin Grill hours: Tue-Sun, 11:30 am - 2 pm and 6 pm - 10 pm (closed on Mon)
MO Bar hours: Sun-Tue, 4 pm - midnight; Wed-Sat, 4 pm - 1 am
Phone: 010 8509 8888
**Amber Lounge**
Located atop the Pan Pacific Beijing, Amber Lounge provides another opportunity to enjoy stunning views of the Forbidden City. The bar features a warm amber theme and offers plentiful seating amidst some greenery. The menu includes a variety of Western dishes such as burgers, pasta, and sharing platters, along with chuanr and several Chinese snacks for those who prefer them. Additionally, Amber Lounge serves signature cocktails, craft beers, wines, coffee, and soft drinks.
**Amber Lounge 琥珀西餐厅**
18/F Pan Pacific Beijing, 2 Xidan Huayuan Jie, Xicheng District
Hours: 11:30 am - 12:30 am
Phone: 010 6623 9866
**Eatalia**
If you're in the mood for tasty Italian cuisine while enjoying views of the hutongs, Eatalia is the ideal venue. Located just north of the Forbidden City, this cozy rooftop, surrounded by hutongs, is furnished with wicker chairs and couches. Eatalia serves a selection of Italian classics including pizza, pasta, and risotto, along with a fine range of Italian wines, cocktails, coffee, and other beverages.
**Eatalia**
18 Xilou Xiang, Xicheng District
Hours: 11:30 am - 10 pm
Phone: 010 8887 0538
**Lenbach Roof**
True to its name, Lenbach Roof features a stunning rooftop. Conveniently situated near Chongwenmen station, it boasts a bright and spacious design with a turquoise color palette, complemented by yellow umbrellas, wooden and wicker furniture, and lush greenery. The menu offers various German specialties such as Traditional German Roasted Pork Knuckle (RMB 118/half, RMB 188/whole) and Mixed German Sausage Plate (RMB 108), along with a wide selection of German beers on tap.
**Lenbach Roof**
L7, M Cube Shopping Center, Dongcheng District
Hours: 11:30 am - midnight
Phone: 010 6702 3880
**Rôti**
One of the most beautiful terraces in Beijing can be found at Rôti, which recently renovated to add an indoor space to the previously outdoor-only dining area. With a bright yellow and blue color scheme adorned with elegant archways and patterned tiled floors, and located in a quiet area off Xiaoyun Lu, it gives the feel of being in the Mediterranean rather than bustling Beijing. Rôti specializes in barbecue and roast dishes, with the name "Rôti" meaning "roast" in French.
**Rôti**
S3, 18 Xiaoyun Lu, Chaoyang District
Hours: Mon-Fri, 5:30 pm - 10 pm; Sat-Sun, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm - 10 pm
Phone: 010 6500 5676
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In the concluding post of this series, we will examine locations surrounding the Forbidden City, along with several additional sites scattered throughout the capital.