China - Beijing - Fangshan Restaurant for imperial Chinese cuisine

Fangshan Restaurant is famous for cooking imperial cuisine and has a history of nearly more than 80 years. In 1925, Beihai Park was opened to the public and established a tea house as ‘Fangshan’. In 1955, Fangshan Tea House was changed from the private sector into the state, and it was renamed as ‘Fangshan Restaurant’. During1966 to 1977, Beihai Park stopped opening to the outside world, Fangshan ceased operation. During this time, it became a place where party and state leaders met foreign guests, and handled administrative affairs. In 1978, Beihai Park was re-opened. Fangshan Restaurant was also resumed for business. The opulent dining rooms and staff in traditional dress give a truly unique atmosphere. The food itself is creative and modern with a great deal of history behind it. This restaurant is somewhere where you can hold a Man Han banquet.

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Fangshan Restaurant is famous for cooking imperial cuisine and has a history of nearly more than 80 years. In 1925, Beihai Park was opened to the public and established a tea house as ‘Fangshan’. In 1955, Fangshan Tea House was changed from the private sector into the state, and it was renamed as ‘Fangshan Restaurant’. During1966 to 1977, Beihai Park stopped opening to the outside world, Fangshan ceased operation. During this time, it became a place where party and state leaders met foreign guests, and handled administrative affairs. In 1978, Beihai Park was re-opened. Fangshan Restaurant was also resumed for business. The opulent dining rooms and staff in traditional dress give a truly unique atmosphere. The food itself is creative and modern with a great deal of history behind it. This restaurant is somewhere where you can hold a Man Han banquet.