Parichart Patricia Wong
Parichart Patricia Wong

Kosher and Jewish Life in Beijing

TJT’s guide for kosher and Jewish travelers in Beijing. Information about kosher restaurants, cafes, shops, bakeries or delis, kosher near me location based (GPS) search, & Jewish points of interest, such as shuls, mikvahs, kosher and observant friendly hotels and Jewish community centers in Beijing, China.

About Beijing

Beijing, China’s massive capital, has history stretching back 3 millennia. Yet it’s known as much for its modern architecture as its ancient sites such as the grand Forbidden City complex, the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nearby, the massive Tiananmen Square pedestrian plaza is site of Mao Zedong’s mausoleum and the National Museum of China, displaying a vast collection of cultural relics. Beijing has a rather dry, monsoon-influenced humid continental climate, characterized by hot, humid summers due to the East Asian monsoon, and generally cold, windy, dry winters. Air polution has been a problem but the Chinese government has tried to improve it especially whilst the Olympic Games were in Beijing in 2008, including a fleet of 3,800 natural-gas powered buses.

Jewish History, POI & Kosher Establishments in Beijing

There are thought to be around 1400 Jews in Beijing out of a population of 11.5 million people. There is a Chabad house in Beijing which has two kosher restaurants one dairy cafe and one meaty. You can also buy kosher meals to take out or be delivered from Chabad as well. You can also go to Chabad for Friday night dinner if you book ahead.

Weather In Beijing

30 Mar

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Please note:

Shabbat times on this page are based on the common Candle lighting formulas - in most locations it is 18 minutes before sunset. If you have any comments or questions regarding Shabbat Times on this page, please contact us

What Is *JOFY?

JOFY, or "Jewish Observant Friendly" Establishments are lodging establishments offering special services for Jewish Observant guests such as Shabbat meals, accommodation on lower floors and regular keys for the rooms. It can also be a NON KOSHER establishment located in walking distance from the local Shul, community or kosher restaurants area.

Please note - *JOFY does NOT mean that KOSHER food is served on the premises!