Bona Ventura

Shichahai & Houhai, Yinding Bridge · Beijing

Sugar Cafe (Shichahai)

糖房咖啡 (什刹海店)

Street food

A multi-storey cafe on the upper floors of the Qingyunlou building at Yinding Bridge, with balcony and rooftop views over Qianhai lake, Yandai Xiejie and the Drum Tower. Come for the view rather than the coffee: China Highlights is frank that the drinks look better than they taste.

Address
3F-4F, Qingyunlou, 22 Qianhai East Bank, by Yinding Bridge, Xicheng District
Hours
Daily 10:00-22:00 (China Highlights)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 45 min
Price
About CNY 55 per person (China Highlights)
Price level
¥¥

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Good to know

  • Best light for photos is 4-6 pm, with a chance of sunset over the lake
  • Expect to wait about ten minutes for a seat at busy times; cold beer is also served

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