(city weekend)
Updated: 2007-07-18 09:06

Located close to the city but far from its chaos, and set amidst a working orchard and herb farm, this classy European-inspired venue is an expat institution.

The Orchard features a largely organic menu featuring homegrown herbs and veg. The China-meets-Tuscany-meets-Mexico-styled interior is magnificently tranquil. With a pond, botanical garden and sun porch, it is an ideal place for couples, families or casual meetings.

Don't overlook The Orchard's menu. The food, wine and especially the desserts are reasonably priced and rich in flavor. Perfect for escaping Beijing in style.

The Orchard
Location: Hegezhuang Village, Cuigezhuang Township (right behind the Beijing Riviera and Quanfa Gardens)
Price: 300-399 yuan per couple (Accepts International Credit Cards)
Tel: 139-1121-1965, 010-6433-6270
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am-11:30pm, lunch: noon-2:30pm, dinner: 6-9pm; Sunday buffet: noon-3pm, Sunday dinner: 6-9pm.

How to get there

If you are coming from the city:
Please take the Airport Expressway to the Beigao/Shunyi exit. After passing through the toll gate, bear right onto the Jingshun Lu(the road to Shunyi). At the Third Stoplight, turn left, onto a street called Shunbai Lu. You'll see a blue village sign at the entrance to this road called Sunhe. Go straight on Shunbai Lu for 2.8 kilometers. The Orchard is on the left side of the road. Look for red lanterns and small iron gate. Please drive into the apple orchard. Parking lot is at left, restaurant on the right.

If you are coming from Shunyi:
Please turn right at the fourth stop light after crossing the Wen Yu River Bridge to reach Shunbai Lu.