TCBY

TCBY stands for "The Country's Best Yogurt," and is an American brand selling soft and frozen yogurt and ice cream. The ice cream offered by TCBY is low in fat and calories, providing a more "guilt-free" eating experience. The most popular item at TCBY is its parfait, where you can order any flavor in a high-heel shaped glass.

Location1: SB122A, 1/F World Trade Center, No.1 Jiangguomenwai Dajie
Tel: 010-65057619

Location2: AA01, Oriental Plaza, No.1 Dongchang'anjie
Tel: 010-85186169

Mondo Gelato

Did you know that ice cream originally came from Sicily, Italy? Would you like to taste thistraditional Italian ice cream? If so, head to Mondo Gelato, where you can find 36 styles of this soft, Italian delicacy.

One thing you cannot miss in Mondo Gelato is the traditional methods they use to prepare ice cream. The Rum Chocolate ice cream is covered with Espresso, this is "Affogato," the authentic Roman way to prepare ice cream.

Location: 1/F, COFCO Plaza, Jianguomennei Dajie, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-85115011

Location2: 5/F Beijing Youyi Shopping City, Chaoyang District
Tel: 010-64651188-526

Location3: 1/F Fulllink Plaza, No.18 Chaoyangmenwai Dajie, Chaoyang District

TIAMO

Similar to Mondo Gelato, TIAMO offers Italian ice cream. The shop is located in Xidan, one of Beijing's most prosperous shopping areas. Different from other ice cream shops, TIAMO provides its ice cream in various different shapes.

The most strongly recommended is "Blue Venice." This is a unique mixture of yogurt, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, a fresh taste for ice cream veterans.

Location1: 5-3, Zhi Di Xing Zuo, Huayuan Street, Xidan, Xicheng District.
Tel: 010-58518227

Tour Les Jours

Tour Les Jours is actually a bakerythat provides breads, cakes, coffees and water ice. The most popular is the Green Tea Water Ice. Drinking one of these on a hot summer afternoon is a perfect way to beat the heat. Tour Les Jours also offers free wireless internet.

Location: No.35 Chengfu Road, Haidian District
Tel: 010-62560783

Valentino

Valentino is a chocolate shop, but to people that visit often, the ice cream is most attractive. Although the variety of ice cream is limited, the flavor is outstanding. The best is the ice cream mixing coffee, nut, vanilla and blueberry.

Location: EE08, Oriental plaza, No.1 Dongchang'anjie, Dongcheng District
Tel: 010-51668211