Gubeikou Water Town Dining: Jingsheng Inn, Beijing 2026

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Gubei Water Town Tour in Beijing, China: A Culinary Gem,

Jingsheng Inn (Qīngchéng Kèzhàn)

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Text/Photos © HiCouple

Many of you planning a trip to Beijing will likely be visiting the nearby Gubei Water Town.

I also visited through a day tour to Gubei Water Town, starting from Beijing.

Today, I want to introduce you to a fantastic spot, Jingsheng Inn (倾城客栈), which I highly recommend for anyone in Gubei Water Town looking to savor authentic Chinese home-style cuisine!

Jingsheng Inn: A Must-Try Restaurant in Gubei Water Town, Beijing

Jingsheng Inn (倾城客栈) is one of the guesthouses in Gubei Water Town, and it also operates a restaurant.

You'll find it near the foot bath in the middle of the village, on the way to the Simatai Great Wall cable car.

📍 For the exact location, just leave a comment, and I'll share the Gaode Map link right away!

At the entrance of Jingsheng Inn, mouth-watering photos of delicious dishes immediately made me want to step inside.

Once inside, I was surprised to find a modern-feeling hallway, quite different from the traditional exterior.

Inside Jingsheng Inn's Restaurant in Gubei Water Town

What I didn't realize from the entrance was that Jingsheng Inn also boasts a wonderful view!

With a canal flowing right outside the restaurant, it was perfect for enjoying the scenery while dining.

The restaurant interior wasn't huge, but it could accommodate around 20 people at once.

And as it's also a guesthouse, the interior decor and furniture gave off a cozy, home-like vibe.

Menu and What We Ordered

📌 The Menu

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Signature Braised Sole in Stone Pot 138 CNY

Sautéed Chicken Wings, Shrimp & French Fries in Wok 118 CNY

Sweet-Sour Braised Pork Belly

(Dongpo Rou) 78 CNY

Sweet-Sour Glazed Pork Riblets

78 CNY

Stir-Fried Pork with Green Peppers

42 CNY

Stir-Fried Lentil Shreds with Pork Scratchings

48 CNY

Pan-Fried Choy Sum with Pork Belly

48 CNY

House Special Fried Rice

22 CNY

The menu features photos and is also written in English, so you shouldn't have any trouble ordering.

Jingsheng Inn's menu boasts many Chinese home-style dishes that particularly cater well to Korean tastes.

The dishes I've listed above were recommended by our day tour guide, so keep them in mind when you order!

I hope this helps you decide what to order!

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Dongpo Pork 78 yuan

Stir-fried Green Beans with Pork 48 yuan

Steamed Rice 2 yuan

Coca-Cola 5 yuan

Since we were also planning to grab some snacks, the three of us only ordered the

Dongpo Pork, Stir-fried Green Beans with Pork, two servings of steamed rice,

and a Coca-Cola.

As a side note, tea is served automatically,

and it was quite delicious!

First up is the dish we ordered with so much anticipation: the Dongpo Pork.

It was priced at 78 yuan, or about ~$11,

which I thought was a pretty good deal considering the generous portion!

The amount of meat was much more than I expected,

so it would have been quite a challenge to finish it alone!

The Dongpo Pork was the perfect blend of savory and sweet – an absolute 'rice thief'!

The skin was deliciously chewy, giving it a fantastic texture even with the fatty bits.

Meanwhile, the lean meat was incredibly tender,

making it a dish I truly savored.

Just a heads-up, it can be a little on the salty side, so be sure to enjoy it with plenty of rice!

Next up is the Stir-fried Green Beans with Pork.

Honestly, there was only a small amount of pork, with about

95% of the dish being green beans.

This was a dish I hadn't encountered in Korea,

so I decided to give it a try.

And I'm so glad I did—it turned out to be a truly satisfying side dish for rice!

It had a slight kick from the chili peppers, but that only

enhanced its savory umami flavor, making it absolutely perfect to enjoy with rice.

The green beans had a lovely texture, and the seasoning was absorbed perfectly,

making this dish another 'rice thief' hit!

For anyone wondering what to order, I highly recommend this vegetable dish—it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser for most palates!

Both dishes we ordered paired incredibly well with steamed rice.

If you're a rice lover,

you'll likely find yourself scraping the bowl clean!

Wondering Where to Eat in Gubei Water Town, Beijing?

If you're searching for a fantastic restaurant in Beijing's nearby Gubei Water Town,

I highly recommend Jingcheng Inn Restaurant.

Not only does the restaurant boast wonderful views,

but the staff were also incredibly kind and attentive,

making the overall experience beyond just the food truly satisfying.

And most importantly, there are many dishes that are incredibly appealing to a wide range of palates,

so if you stick to their recommended menu,

you really can't go wrong!

Specifically, the combination of Dongpo Pork and Stir-fried Green Beans that I ordered

was absolutely delicious, so definitely keep that in mind!

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