The douzhi shop opposite the Temple of Heaven's north gate, where the morning call is "a bowl of douzhi and two jiaoquan". Old Beijingers here often drink two bowls; China Highlights rates its douzhi the stronger, more authentic of the city's two best-known shops.
- Address
- Tiantan Road, opposite the North Gate of the Temple of Heaven, Dongcheng District
- Hours
- Mon-Sun 08:30-21:30 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-09)
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 30 min
- Price
- A bowl of douzhi typically CNY 3-6 (China Highlights, 2026)
- Price level
- ¥
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Share one bowl first: douzhi is sour and funky; sip it warm, between bites of jiaoquan and pickles
- Combine with an early walk in the Temple of Heaven park across the road
- Google rating is modest (3.8); it is included as one of the city's reference douzhi shops