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I'm staying at the Hilton Wangfujing...
Within walking distance it appears that I can get to a Dadong, Si Ki Min Fu and Made in China... It'll only be me eating duck, so probably just half a duck.. any thoughts?
FDW
Within walking distance it appears that I can get to a Dadong, Si Ki Min Fu and Made in China... It'll only be me eating duck, so probably just half a duck.. any thoughts?
FDW
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Made in China is quite nice but the duck is not that amazing. Still worth a try if you are staying a couple of nights in the area.
Quanjude is also close by and the experience is more 'authentic' and entertaining but I didn't like the duck that much.
When are you staying in PEK? I have a few nights coming up and intend to go to Dadong with the SO as well.
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Haven't had duck at Si ji min fu, but like the restaurant. I'd go Da Dong over Made in China.
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Dadong hands down. It has a great atmosphere and the duck is very yummy. First Come First Serve before 8:00 PM I think and it gets really busy so expect to wait a bit although being a solo diner is to your advantage as the smaller tables are usually available.
Made in China is quite nice but the duck is not that amazing. Still worth a try if you are staying a couple of nights in the area.
Quanjude is also close by and the experience is more 'authentic' and entertaining but I didn't like the duck that much.
When are you staying in PEK? I have a few nights coming up and intend to go to Dadong with the SO as well.
Made in China is quite nice but the duck is not that amazing. Still worth a try if you are staying a couple of nights in the area.
Quanjude is also close by and the experience is more 'authentic' and entertaining but I didn't like the duck that much.
When are you staying in PEK? I have a few nights coming up and intend to go to Dadong with the SO as well.
We actually don't go till May.
FDW
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I much prefer the Made in China duck to Da Dong's -- but I don't think that half a duck is available (but I may be wrong). Of course, all this is rather subjective. I do find the waits at Da Dong rather irritating, and the staff attitude is a pain (but better when the reservation is booked under official business).
Having said that, Da Dong is very good indeed, and for a 'one off', many good ducks will be excellent. I haven't had the duck at "Chynna" in the Hilton, but I have eaten there, and the food is very good, so to be honest, their duck is probably rather good too.
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Having said that, Da Dong is very good indeed, and for a 'one off', many good ducks will be excellent. I haven't had the duck at "Chynna" in the Hilton, but I have eaten there, and the food is very good, so to be honest, their duck is probably rather good too.
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I am wondering if there are recommended places close to Doubletree Beijing (for duck or otherwise). Actually going to be in town for a week so any recommendations are appreciated - will plan on checking out Made in China the day we head over to the Forbidden City and T Square. Should we also go to Da Dong one day for the duck or just get it while we are at Made in China?
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I am wondering if there are recommended places close to Doubletree Beijing (for duck or otherwise). Actually going to be in town for a week so any recommendations are appreciated - will plan on checking out Made in China the day we head over to the Forbidden City and T Square. Should we also go to Da Dong one day for the duck or just get it while we are at Made in China?
I have to say, went to Made in China end of September with friends visiting from out of town, and it wasn't up to the usual standard, and prices were still creeping up. The service was worse aswell. The Opposite House has opened a new duck place, Jing Yaa Tang. We popped in randomly a few weeks ago, and couldn't be bothered to wait for the duck, but sampled some of the menu, and tbh, it was pretty good, and the prices were on a par with these other places. The zhajiangmian in particular was excellent, if a little pricey.
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I agree 100%... primarily for getting to experience to enjoy two ducks, and secondarily for being able to offer a "comparison post" in this thread (we all appreciate these even though we realize that duck preferences are a highly subjective matter).
Rookie: There isn't much of anything worth seeing in the remote vicinity of the Doubletree. If I were you, I'd save the points and pay cash to stay at a lesser hotel in a better location.
Rookie: There isn't much of anything worth seeing in the remote vicinity of the Doubletree. If I were you, I'd save the points and pay cash to stay at a lesser hotel in a better location.
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I agree 100%... primarily for getting to experience to enjoy two ducks, and secondarily for being able to offer a "comparison post" in this thread (we all appreciate these even though we realize that duck preferences are a highly subjective matter).
Rookie: There isn't much of anything worth seeing in the remote vicinity of the Doubletree. If I were you, I'd save the points and pay cash to stay at a lesser hotel in a better location.
Rookie: There isn't much of anything worth seeing in the remote vicinity of the Doubletree. If I were you, I'd save the points and pay cash to stay at a lesser hotel in a better location.
Yeah the 10K deal is too good for us to pass up with multiple rooms and not seeming like it is way too far away. Since we are moving around so much (xi'an day trip by air, great wall, forbidden city/t square and two days of resting/shopping or maybe checking out another site) and we decided it would be better to have one base instead of changing hotels all the time, I figured this was the best choice given the price. Am I totally off base?
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Duck at both sounds good to me. I'll post back once I try it.
Yeah the 10K deal is too good for us to pass up with multiple rooms and not seeming like it is way too far away. Since we are moving around so much (xi'an day trip by air, great wall, forbidden city/t square and two days of resting/shopping or maybe checking out another site) and we decided it would be better to have one base instead of changing hotels all the time, I figured this was the best choice given the price. Am I totally off base?
Yeah the 10K deal is too good for us to pass up with multiple rooms and not seeming like it is way too far away. Since we are moving around so much (xi'an day trip by air, great wall, forbidden city/t square and two days of resting/shopping or maybe checking out another site) and we decided it would be better to have one base instead of changing hotels all the time, I figured this was the best choice given the price. Am I totally off base?
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Unfortunately I can not post a comparison as my travel companions did not enjoy their time at Made in China (even preferred the airport buffet at Xi'an to it) so we skipped going out to dinner the last night. As for the day plane trip, it is definitely doable - we had 10 hours on the ground by taking an early morning flight.