Imperial Granary - eBeijing.gov.cn

The sun shines through the red door, bright door cymbals and engraved walls on old men playing chess under phoenix or pagoda trees, children running around, people lying on cane chair with a cup of green tea or wine at hand or reading old books. You’ll know it’s Beijing. These constitute life in the Courtyards, quiet and simple, but very real and gorgeous.

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Imperial Granary

Address: Nanxincang, 22 Dongsishitiao　 Tel: 010-64096499

Introduction: Constructed on the foundation of the North Granary of the Yuan Dynasty in 1409, the Imperial Granary is even 10 years older than the Imperial Palace. It combines cultural heritage with commercial functions, serving as a perfect venue for performances, parties, sale of music disks and books, coffee, tea, drink, and food. With a combination of traditional and modern elements and multiple functions for cultural, commercial, art, and entertainment events, the Imperial Granary has become a landmark in Beijing. The Peony Pavilion, a Kunqu opera that is performed in the Imperial Granary at 7 pm every Friday and Saturday, will surely impress you greatly with the touching and beautiful love story of a young couple in the Ming dynasty.
Main features: Three propitious delicacies, imperial duck, fruits and shrimp balls, braised sea cucumber. Free buffet (worth RMB 298) for every one who watches the weekend performance.

Average cost: RMB 498 each