Your guide to Easter in Beijing 2018

A list of eggcellent things to do in Beijing this Easter

This weekend, Beijing's determined that you celebrate Easter the right way – by gorging on obscene amounts of food. With a huge selection of festive brunches, afternoon teas and Easter egg hunts to choose from, it's time to make yourself a cup of tea, grab a biscuit and get crackin'.

FESTIVE BRUNCHES

The Ritz-Carlton

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing. Sun 1. 638RMB per person, children 12 years and younger eat free (maximum two kids per couple)

The Ritz-Carlton Beijing hosts an Easter-themed 'Ritz Kids' day of activities with a lavish Easter brunch feast at Aroma, featuring New Zealand oysters, Boston lobster, Australian beef, New Zealand lamb and more. Kids can also participate in an Easter egg hunt as well as paint their own eggs. To make a reservation, call 5908 8161. 

Feast (Food by East)

East Hotel Beijing. Sun 1. 398RMB per person (includes free-flow drinks)

Head to East Hotel Beijing for a fun-filled family day with an Easter Sunday brunch at Feast. Adults will get the option of free-flow sparkling wine, while the little ones can try their hand in an Easter egg painting contest or join the Easter egg hunt to find one of thousands of hidden chocolate eggs.

Sureno

The Opposite House. Sun 1. 258RMB per person (includes free-flow house wine, beer and soft drinks)

In celebration of Easter, The Opposite House's fine dining eatery Sureno is hosting a full festive brunch with plenty of Mediterranean favourites such as tuna tartare and avocado, lamb loin with grilled asparagus and hummus and an Easter dessert surprise in the form of white chocolate ganache, strawberry jam and chocolate pearls. 

The Peninsula 

The Peninsula Beijing. Sun 1. 480-580RMB

Share a sumptuous Easter brunch with family and friends including Bloody Marys, roast lamb chops with heirloom vegetables, gnocchi and mint jus, seared duck breast with garden beetroot, spring onion and mushrooms and more. Families will also get to enjoy a brunch dessert buffet featuring an array of handcrafted chocolate eggs and hot cross buns.

Greenfish

The Ritz-Carlton Financial Street. Sun 1. 688RMB; 348RMB (children aged 4 to 12)

Greenfish's abundant Easter-themed brunch features snow crabs, freshly shucked oysters, a selection of European cheeses and mouth-watering hot dishes, while colourful desserts are sure to please even the fussiest of eaters. There will also be an Easter egg hunt after brunch for all families. 

AFTERNOON TEA

Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center

Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center. Sun 1. 428RMB per couple

Celebrate Easter at Kempinski Hotel Lufthansa Center with a range of family activities, live entertainment and plenty of food. Designed by their Swiss in-house chef, this bespoke afternoon tea features chocolate eggs, bunnies, tartlets, savoury delights and more. 

The Peninsula

The Peninsula Beijing. Fri 30-Mon 2. 398RMB per couple

Throughout the Easter weekend, family and friends can share a special Easter afternoon tea at The Lobby. Crafted by French executive pastry chef Frederic Moreau, this afternoon tea features seasonally-inspired sweet treats such as mascarpone lime rabbit cake, Easter chocolate bonbons and raspberry milk chocolate tarts. 

THINGS TO DO

Holy Week Easter Catholic services in English

Various venues. Apr 1. Free

On Easter Sunday, Our Lady of China is hosting a series of English-language Easter masses around the city. For more information, visit www.olcbeijing.org.

10am mass: Dongzhimen area (registered foreign passport holders only)

10:30am mass: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Xuanwumen (open to all). 141 Qianmen Xijie

11:30am and 4pm mass: St Joseph's Wangfujing Church (open to all). 74 Wangfujing Jie

Spring Family Day at Slow Boat

Slow Boat Sanlitun Brewpub. Sat 31. 60RMB per child; Free (adults)

Join the folks at Slow Boat this Saturday for their Spring Family Day. They'll have cookie decorating with Easter cookies provided by Bread of Life Bakery, egg dyeing, and spring crafts for the little ones. 60RMB per child includes any children’s brunch item, access to the craft table, eggs and dye kits and a plate of sugar cookies for decorating. Spaces are limited, scan the QR code below to register. 

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