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Named after the Fuchunjiang River in Hangzhou of Zhejiang, the Beijing Fuchunjiang Restaurant (北京富春江) is one of the oldest eateries in the capital offering such cuisine. It is known for offering good taste at reasonable prices, making it a regular hangout for lovers of Jiangsu and Zhejiang foods.

The restaurant is hidden within a residential area at the Asian Games Village. The inside is reminiscent of architectural styles of restaurants in Hangzhou, a famous Chinese sightseeing resort dubbed "heaven on earth" by the Chinese people. The furniture, wood columns, and staircases are all made with original timber that have an appropriately aged look. The ground floor resembles a traditional eatery in Hangzhou, with its wooden structure, and a roof of gray brick and tiles.

Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine is considered milder in taste than foods in North and Northwest China. The dishes are never very spicy, or salty. But that doesn't prevent the foods from being tasty and fragrant. The cuisine is famous for its use of fresh ingredients, and sweet and sour tastes.