The Face empire continues its assault on Beijing, bringing high-class luxuries to the Chinese capital --this time in the form of chocolate. The Visage pastries were created by French pastry chef Eric Perez in 2003, and the Beijing boutique in Wangjing Capital Mall is discreet, petite and stylish. You won't lose yourself in the aisles here, but this tiny shop is designed to provide a preview of the sugary treats. Beyond the wooden, latticed panels stand glass cases where the yummy chocolates are displayed, like as many little works of art.

Despite the diminutive size of the store, its selection is impressive and it offers something for even the fussiest of gourmet mouths. These decadently rich, handmade masterpieces retail at a meager RMB 9 per piece --so watch out for signs of excessive binging on these babies!

Prices range from RMB 9 for a chocolate bar to RMB 65/68 for a dessert. The shop assistants speak basic English, so simple conversation is not a problem.

What I appreciate

The delicious mousse cake

What customers appreciate

Various dedicated pastries

In 1992, the founders of Holiland created their first freshly baked cake in Shenyang in northeastern China. As their success grew, they continued to expand their menu selections adding delicious specialty cakes, theme Cakes, pastries, etc.. Today, Holiland is the top bakery in China. They bake all their food daily using the finest ingredients available.

I went to the beautifully decorated ZiZhuYuan Street location. The Black Forest Cake is a popular choice, which is frosted with cream chocolate and topped with sweet red cherries. The price of RMB 88 is very reasonable for such a delicious cake. For individuals, you can get a section of a cake starting at RMB 5. For parties, Holiland can make large decorative cakes for up to RMB 288.

Though the shop assistants cannot speak English, customers can select their favorites by taking a look at the samples in the counter.

What I appreciate

Black Forest Cake

What customers appreciate

Delicious cakes and good service

Located at No. 67, Xi San Huan Zhong Lu, Hai Dian District, Beijing, the first Wei Duo Mei Cake Store was established in 1996. It is the largest in Asia.

Wei Duo Mei is rated as one of the ten best brands for cakes in China. Their products include breads, cakes, Chinese and Western-style dim sum, moon cakes, Chinese and Western-style business meals, special coffees, etc.

Wei Duo Mei sticks to selecting best-quality materials. With over 50 shops, the brand is all over Beijing. Shop assistants are polite and enthusiastic.

Wherever you are in Beijing, you can reach a Mei Duo Mei Cake Shop near your dwelling. Very convenient, isn’t it?

When you need a birth cake, just order one from the nearest store, or call the hot line.

What I appreciated

Quality cakes at hand, good service, reasonable prices.

The first Holiland Cake Shop was established in 1992. Today, it has become a cake shop chain specializing in cakes, breads, Western-style dim sum, Chinese-style dim sum, moon cakes, etc.

The chain is rated as one of the ten best Chinese brands for cakes. They treat quality as their life. They own over 70 shops that are distributed in all parts of Beijing.

As for prices, for example, a Black Forest cake, 15×15 cm, costs RMB 128.

When you need a birth cake, you may order one at the nearest store or call the hot line.

What I appreciated

Holiland is around you. It’s very convenient to order a cake or take a snack at a Holiland Cake Store. The quality is guaranteed.