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Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Forbidden City branch)
四季民福烤鸭店（故宫店）
The roast-duck restaurant locals actually recommend — crisp duck, fair prices, palace-wall views.
Should I go? Worth it
Locals pick it over the big historic names: crisp duck at fair prices and no tourist markup. Take a queue number online, or turn up at 4:30pm before the dinner rush.
Queues & reservations
Take a queue number in the Dianping app or at the door
Cost & timing
- Price¥150–220 per person
- Time needed1–1.5 hours
- Best timeLunch before 11:30am or dinner before 5pm.
💡 Local tips
- ⏱ Local tip · Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Forbidden City branch) Take a queue number in the Dianping app before you leave your hotel; dinner waits of 1–2 hours are normal.
Getting there
Metro: Tiananmen East (Line 1)
北京市东城区南池子大街11号
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