The Friendship Store, Beijing's first retail store for foreigners, once served as a commercial landmark in the capital with its imported home appliances and rare goods. The store is now a trendy destination for holidaymakers in Beijing, with a fresh new look. 

Morning

At 10:00, the Friendship Garden's 800-square-meter lawn opens. You can capture an album of blockbuster shots there!

Noon 

An assortment of exquisite dishes awaits to please your tongue without ruining your figure.

DULI: A must-visit destination for vegan lovers.

Carbo: A restaurant known for handmade pasta and a storybook-style facade, where you can twirl freshly-made noodles while watching clouds drifting by in a slow mode.

Afternoon

Coffee & Desserts -- Get ready for the appeasing aroma and soothing sweetness!

Metal Hands: Enjoy your coffee while "breathing in oxygen" amid arched glass windows, lush greenery, and the café's signature metallic lines.

BERRY BEANS: A café reborn from a security booth, where you can relax yourself by sipping coffee under the shade of street trees. 

NICE CREAM: A blue-and-white-themed ice cream shop, perfect for a refreshing summer.

CHO-CO-COVE: A haven for dessert lovers and those enchanted by cocoa, where exquisite chocolate never fails expectations. 

Late Afternoon

Go to "Chaoji ZHUANZHUAN" to hunt for vintage treasures!

Tucked away in the store is a 3,000-square-meter vintage marketplace named "Zhonggucang Ersheziyoucheng" (中古仓·二奢自由城), with designer brands, digital gadgets, camera lenses, watches and more. It's a real workout to explore all of them. 

Evening

Continue on your gourmet journey.

Jin Ding Xuan: You will absolutely love this buffet restaurant if you have a craving for Chinese cuisine.

Azhao Jibao: Behold a single cauldron of pristine broth graced by one premium fowl. Its transcendent flavor will lure your soul!

MISTIER: Prepare yourself for munching rice paired with charcoal-grilled offerings favored by New Zealanders! 

Night

Conclude your day with craft beer, an ideal choice for a relaxing summer night.

Ciao Qianzhuo: Behind the retro red-brick facade, this café and bar is tailor-made for everyone beginning a day with coffee and sleeping after having an aperitif. 

Peiping Machine Brewing: Get buzzed at this long-standing craft beer restaurant with industrial-chic decor.

After exploring Friendship Garden, if you still have time, why not wander around the neighbourhood? Stroll through the tranquil embassy district to experience the "20-minute park effect" at Ritan Park, or head to Chaowai THE BOX, where trendy brands and dopamine-boosting boutiques await exploration. Also, don't forget the photogenic MARKOR C.A.V.E.!

(Source: Official WeChat account of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism)