Easter in Beijing 2017: Where to Play, Brunch, and Stay This Sunday

[Updated 4/12, 10.30am]

Haven't figured out where to spend Easter yet this year? We've gathered all the brunching, sleepovers, and egg hunts in one blog, so you can plan ahead. All events fall on Sunday, April 16, unless otherwise specified.

N'Joy Easter Brunch
One of Beijing's best buffet brunches is putting on a special themed brunch for Easter, with traditional food of N'Joy's usual high standards, and playful activities for the little ones. If you can't make this on Sunday April 16, there is also a themed afternoon tea which is on in the hotel's Lobby Bar until April 19. 11.30am-2.30pm. RMB 598 (plus taxes) per person. N'Joy

Eggcellent Easter Sunday Brunch
Indulge at the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport with lots of children's activities and a buffet full of seafood, roast lamb, and mouth-watering desserts. There will be international and local specialities, and a wide choice of wine and champagne. RMB 388 (includes free flow, subject to 15 percent service charge). 11.30am-3pm. Hilton Beijing Capital Airport

Easter Brunch Buffet
Chapter at Conrad Beijing is putting on a special Easter buffet with egg painting for the little ones and seasonal and traditional food like hot cross buns and carrot cake. 11am-2.30pm. RMB 298 (add RMB 148 for free-flow champagne, plus 15 percent per person). Chapter

Easter Sunday Brunch
A buffet of fresh seafood, prime meats, and alluring desserts with free-flow house wine, local beer, and soft drinks. Egg paiting for kids is available too. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 428 per person. Sheraton Beijing Dongcheng Hotel

Easter Brunch
Enjoy a multi-course brunch this Easter comprised of sharing dishes to start off, omelette with marinated salmon, wagyu beef with tete de moine, and a two-part dessert. 11.30am-3.30pm. RMB 350 per person (RMB 148 for champagne). The Georg

Easter Weekend
Hop over to Kerry's Kitchen for a scrumptious buffet spread with fun activities for the whole family. Expect hot cross buns, sweet-hot plum glazed ham, and oven-roasted lamb alongside other delicacies. midday-3.30pm. RMB 488 net. Kerry's Kitchen

Celebrate Easter with Afternoon Tea (pictured at the top)
Enjoy an Easter-themed afternoon tea at Sofitel Wanda Beijing with a range of themed treats including Easter egg cake and other desserts. The afternoon tea is available on both April 15 and 16. 2.30-5.30pm. RMB 168 per person (plus 15 percent service charge). Vous

Easter Celebrations
Easter at the Ritz-Carlton includes an Easter egg hunt in the garden, creative egg paintings, plasticine kneading, and there will be a clown for the kids. For the adults there will be a great brunch including indulgant dishes such as Australian beef, Boston lobsters, and oysters. 11.30am-3pm. RMB 618. Aroma

Easter Brunch
Get to Tian Tan Kitchen at New World Beijing Hotel where the market-style show kitchens will be brimming with traditional European Easter dishes, Asian specialities, themed dim sum, and beautifully decorated desserts. 11.30am-2.30pm. RMB 148 per person (50 percent off for kids ages 6-12). Tian Tan Kitchen

Easter Brunch
Lunar 8's lavish Easter Sunday Brunch is a lively activity with a gift for all children, and is probably one of the better value ones. On the menu expect to see the freshest catch of French oysters, Alaska king crab legs, wood roast Peking duck, and roast rib eye. RMB 228 (per person, includnig free flow alcoholic and non-alcoholic). 11.30am-2pm. Lunar 8

Easter Brunch
Food, prizes, games, races, painting, music, and entertainment are all part of brunch at Kranzler's in the Kempinski Lufthansa. The egg hunt starts at noon for kiddos, and there's a champagne option for adults. RMB 693 (champagne included), RMB 577 (without champagne), RMB 287 (kids aged 6-12). 11.30am-3pm. Kranzler's

Non-Food Activities

Catholic Masses
Our Lady of China Catholic Community invite you to attend their 2017 Easter masses in English. There are sessions on April 13-14 (at 7pm, open to registered foreign passport holders only), April 15 (at 5pm, open to registered foreign passport holders only), April 16 (11.30am and 4pm, open to all). Free. St. Joseph's Wangfujing Church

Easter Sleepover
Spend the night of April 15 at the Brickyard with Easter brunch for two, transfer in and out of Beijing, and a Great Wall-facing room. You can also just come for brunch at RMB 268 per person. 10am onwards on April 15. RMB 2,688. The Brickyard

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