Spring Unfolds in Bloom: A Seasonal Gastronomic Journey at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing

 Spring is captured on the plate, where each flavour reveals the season at its peak. At Cai Yi Xuan, the one-Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Beijing, the culinary team employs an intricate technique to draw out the flavour of every ingredient. Rooted in the essence of Cantonese cuisine, the menu is elevated through thoughtful craftsmanship, allowing each dish to embody the vitality of the season in full bloom.

Marinated Malantou with Lily Bulbs showcases the tender crispness of Indian aster, paired with subtly sweet lily bulbs. Lightly dressed, it preserves the ingredients natural qualities in a pure and unadulterated expression of the season. Water Artemisia with Baby Whelks in Sauce highlights the refreshing crunch of seasonal water artemisia alongside succulent whelk meat. Tossed in a signature sauce, the dish offers a graceful harmony of land and sea, enriched with the bright flavours of spring. Chinese Toon with soy milk and drunken red shrimp pairs the richness of soy milk with the aromatic depth of Chinese toon. Smooth and velvety, it is complemented by fragrant shrimp oil, unfolding in layers of complexity and a lingering, savoury finish. Crispy Tofu Fish with peppercorn and spicy sauce is coated and fried to a golden crisp, then infused with the bold fragrance of peppercorns. The result is a vibrant numbing heat with aromatic depth, awakening the palate.

Pan-Fried Fresh Chinese Chives with seafood features tender spring chives, finely chopped and pan-fried with fresh seafood until crisp on the outside and tender within, an expression of seasonal simplicity at its most satisfying. Braised Spring Bamboo Shoots with seafood stuffing in superior broth presents tender bamboo shoots filled with delicate shrimp paste, enriched with black truffle. Slowly simmered in superior broth, the dish brings together the natural sweetness of bamboo, the richness of seafood, and the depth of truffle in a refined composition. Pandan Lemongrass Jelly blends the freshness of pandan with the aromatic brightness of lemongrass, offering a smooth and refreshing finish with layered fruit and herbal nuances.

The menu concludes with a Durian Pastry, delivering a rich, indulgent sweetness with a lingering finish on the palate. As the seasons turn, so too do flavours, with each dish crafted in harmony with nature, capturing the fleeting beauty of spring. From vibrant savoury notes to delicate sweetness, every plate reflects the quiet vitality of the season.

The spring menu is now available at Cai Yi Xuan. For enquiries, contact +86 (10) 5695 8520.

Passages of Spring

Spring is the most fleeting moment of the year, a brief window of renewal, firsts and quiet awakening before the year gathers weight again. It signals transformation not only in mindset, but in the experience at the table, lighter touches, clearer flavours, dishes that feel like beginnings.

The Spring menu is now available at Cai Yi Xuan. On May 29 and 30, 2026, the restaurant will host a special collaboration with Guest Chef Tommy Cheung from Yu Ting Yuan, Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, at Cai Yi Xuan.

Limited seats available. For reservations and inquiries, contact Cai Yi Xuan at +86 (10) 5695 8520.

ÉLÉVATIONE Timeless Beauty Ritual

Light shimmers upon tender blossoms as nature awakens in a symphony of renewal. Within the hushed serenity of the Spa at Four Seasons Beijing, expert therapists craft each skincare journey with precision, curating treatments that honour the unique needs of every guest. Every delicate touch and every drop of serum glides over the skin like the first rain of spring, imbuing deep nourishment, awakening cellular vitality and illuminating the complexion with a luminosity that lingers far beyond the moment. A seamless harmony of nature and innovation, this ritual is not merely about beauty, but a reverent ode to time itself, cherished and exquisitely preserved.

Treatments start from CNY680 per session. Advance reservation of 24 hours required.

Drift Through a City of Light

Benefiting from its enviable riverside setting, Four Seasons Hotel Beijing introduces the Liangma River Cruise Stay Package, a curated experience featuring a luxurious evening voyage along the full length of the river’s International Style route. As twilight descends, guests board a meticulously designed mid-sized yacht at Yansha Pier, embarking on a 40-minute journey through reflections and radiance. The shimmering lights of riverside architecture flicker across the water, forming a symphony of shadow and shine. A gentle breeze brushes past as the city’s nocturne plays out in hushed tones. Each moment on board becomes a memory, romantic, elegant and unforgettable.

The experience includes one night in a Deluxe Room, a night cruise for two (40 minutes, one-way from Yansha Pier), breakfast for two at Opus and full access to wellness amenities including the sunlit indoor pool and fitness centre. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance. For enquiries or bookings, contact +86 (10) 5695 8888.