🍭 Best Tanghulu in Beijing, CN

Skewered hawthorn fruits coated in a hard, translucent sugar glaze, a classic winter street snack in Beijing.

3 top-rated spots found

Ma Ji Tanghulu (Niumajie)

Classic Hawthorn with Walnut Filling
Traditional Beijing Snacks · $ · Xicheng (Niumajie)
★★★★½ 4.9
18,500 reviews
Local LegendHidden GemAuthentic
9.8
Flavor
9.5
Value
6.5
Vibe

The sugar coating is exceptionally thin and crisp, achieved through a high-temperature flash-dip method that prevents the fruit from softening. It is widely considered the gold standard for its non-sticky texture.

📍 5 Niumajie, Xicheng District, Beijing · View on Maps

Zhai De Xiang

Traditional Sand-Textured Hawthorn
Old Beijing Confectionery · $ · Xicheng (Qianmen)
★★★★½ 4.7
9,200 reviews
ClassicHistoricalArtisanal
9.2
Flavor
8.8
Value
8.5
Vibe

Renowned for using 'Sand Hawthorn' skewers, which offer a unique mealy texture that absorbs the sweetness of the syrup better than standard varieties, creating a melt-in-your-mouth effect.

📍 18 Dashilan St, Xicheng District, Beijing · View on Maps

Siji Minfu (Peking Duck)

Iced Mini Tanghulu
Upscale Beijing Cuisine · $$$ · Dongcheng (Forbidden City)
★★★★½ 4.8
65,000 reviews
RefinedInstagrammableIconic
9.5
Flavor
8
Value
9.5
Vibe

The temperature control is the secret; serving it on a bed of crushed ice prevents the sugar from sweating, ensuring a consistent, glass-like 'crack' in every bite even in humid weather.

📍 11 Nanchizi St, Dongcheng District, Beijing · View on Maps

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