Centurion Concierge, William, has been an American Express Concierge based in Taiwan for the past 6 years. If you’re traveling to Beijing, he makes the following food, wine and shopping recommendations, based upon his personal experience and experience as a concierge for American Express.

FOOD & WINE

Beijing Da Dong
Tuanjie Hu Beikou 3
on east side of East Third Ring Road
Chaoyang East

Huguang Guild Hall
Hufang Lu 3 at Luomashi Dajie

SHOPPING

Oriental Plaza
1 Dongchang’an Jie
Beijing

Liulichang Culture Street
South of the Peace Gate
Xuanwu District
Beijing

Xiu-Shui Market
Liulichang Culture Street

William also recommends a boat ride on Hou Hai or a “walk around the moat of the Forbidden City,” for those visitors looking for ideas for romantic outings while in Beijing.

For more information on the American Express Centurion Card.