1. Westin Beijing

Resident chocolate wizard Kevin Curry continues to serve up some of the most surprising and creative chocolates in the capital. You’ll have plenty of time to contemplate whether his key lime and black forest chocolates are the meaning of life as you stand in awe of his recently-completed chocolate wall.

2. La Place

Tucked away in a hutong, this unassuming chocolate boutique delivers goodies that will knock your socks off. As if tasty treats whipped up on-site with fresh ingredients and top-notch European chocolate weren’t enough, they also have seasonal offerings and custom-made flavors that are a must-try for chocoholics.

3. Comptoirs de France

Elyse Ribbons of Chocojing, Beijing’s chocolate appreciation society, singles out this French bakery as a prime spot to get your chocolate on. Pop one of their super-rich chocolates or indulge in blatant chocolate excess with their chocolate tartlets and éclairs.

4. Visage

This brainchild of the former chocolateur to the French Embassy in Washington, D.C. is as amazing as you’d imagine. Whether you sneak their desserts at Face Bar or munch on one at the end of a long shopping day at their Wangjing Capital Mall boutique, Visage delivers a truly decadent chocolate experience.

5. Jenny Lou’s

Chocolate snobs, hold your fire. Although high-end chocolates can be an out-of-this-world indulgence, sometimes the rest of us just can’t do without our Reese’s Pieces. Here you’ll find all your favorite candy bars from back home, as well as all the other hard-to-find goodies you need to brighten your day.