Mentougou, Beijing is located in the south-west of Beijing.

Mentougou District belongs to Beijing and is adjacent to Haidian District and Shijingshan District. It is connected with Fangshan District and Fengtai District in the east and south, Zhuolu County and Laishui County in the west, and Changping District and Huailai County in the north. The total area of this area is 1,447.85 square kilometers, and by 221, the permanent population is about 396,. It has jurisdiction over 9 towns and 4 streets.

the history of Mentougou district can be traced back to the early Neolithic period, when "Donghu people" lived and multiplied here. During the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, this area belonged to Youzhou. In May 1958, after the withdrawal of Jingxi mining area, the area was officially named Mentougou District. There are 18 and 19 national highways and Sanshi Highway running through the territory.

Food recommendation near Mentougou:

1. Beijing Roast Duck: Beijing Roast Duck is one of the most famous dishes in China, with golden crispy skin and tender and delicious meat. The most famous roast duck restaurants, including Quanjude, Cheap Square and Guijie, are all worth a try.

2. Wonton: Wonton is a traditional China pastry, and Beijing Wonton is famous for its unique taste and rich stuffing. You can try classic wonton shops such as Malan Ramen Restaurant and Little Sheep.

3. shredded pork in Beijing sauce: shredded pork in Beijing sauce is a traditional Beijing dish with good color and flavor. The delicate shredded pork with sweet and salty Beijing sauce is chewy and has a unique taste. You can try it in restaurants such as Four Seasons Minfu.

4. Scorpion: Scorpion is a special hot pot ingredient in Beijing. It is cooked in clear soup and then eaten with sauce. You can try hot pot restaurants such as Cheap Square and Dezhuang.

above content reference: Baidu Encyclopedia-Mentougou District