Gulou / Beiluoguxiang / Jiugulou Dajie-鼓楼北锣鼓巷旧鼓楼大街

Located in the heart of Gulou at the south end of Baochao Hutong, Samans is 100m north from Guloudong Dajie, and right between the venerable late-night institutions of Temple/Dada and Modernista, making it a good spot for pre- or post-night out drinks.

Proud to be locally run, management stock cheap drinks, shots, cocktails, and Beijing beer on tap, plus chuan'r, and big portions on bar snacks for when the munchies come.

A traditional English-style pub and brewery located on Beiluogu Xiang, Dirty Duck Pub serves up pub grub and ales much like you'd find in ol' Blighty. The space also boasts a pool table and rooftop.

Beijing Drum Tower Youth Hostel is one of YHA International's membership hostels, advocating simplicity, with a mutual support adventure-centric spirit. The hostel was remodeled in 2014, opening capsule rooms which allow guests to enjoy a private space at economy prices.

Sichuan restaurant located right next to the new 8-Bit location on Beiluo Guxiang, serving up beautiful dishes that are not lacking in heat.

Nestled in a small shopfront at the south end of Baochao Hutong marked by a giant samurai statue, at first glance Yin seems like a pretty authentic take on a sushi bar. Rather than falling prey to the same temptation as many of Beijing’s other Japanese restaurants and serving up everything from ramen to robatayaki, Yin’s menu is focused on sushi (nigiri, maki, and hand rolls) and sashimi, with a few salads and small plates thrown in alongside.

A varied inventory of items like monster masks, smoking accessories, and energy drinks. A funny addition to the Gulou hullabaloo.

Modernista's newly remodeled dining space offers pan-European dishes in a cozy atmosphere. The kitchen is helmed by a protege of Jordi Valles, former executive chef at Agua.

Korean fried chicken shop taking over Furnace's spot serving up large portions of tender chicken with various different sauces.

Yanchi Tower was the north gate to the imperial city during the Ming and Qing dynasties since it was built in 1420. It's location, in today's Di'anmen, is very central and the tower still holds the status of one of the most important historical sites in central Beijing. Currently it holds a 24-hour bookstore.

Yanchi Tower was the north gate to the imperial city during the Ming and Qing dynasties since it was built in 1420. It's location, in today's Di'anmen, is very central and the tower still holds the status of one of the most important historical sites in central Beijing. Currently it holds a 24-hour bookstore.