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WHY THIS TOUR IS DIFFERENT: Designed for travelers valuing quality and comfort, this premium journey features a sit-down Peking Duck feast and an elegant tea tasting, far from crowded basic tours.
Guided by an expert, embark on a 3.5-hour exploration of everyday Beijing with 4 handpicked restaurants and 15+ tastings.
• Imperial Flavors: Taste world-famous Peking Duck and traditional Men Ding Rou Bing.
• Local Comfort: Enjoy fresh Zhajiangmian with slow-cooked sauce.
• Courtyard BBQ: Visit a 19-year-old staple. Pair sizzling skewers with craft beer and fiery Baijiu!
• Logistics Miracle: Step into a wet market. See Hainan tropical fruits flown in with morning dew!
• Historic Hutongs: Walk 3 km through 600-year-old hutongs, hearing historical gossip.
• Courtyard Tea: Unwind in a quiet courtyard with a premium Chinese tea tasting to soothe the stomach.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Our meeting point is Exit B of the National Art Museum Station (Line 8). Map locations can sometimes be tricky, so please meet your guide directly at Exit B. FOR TAXI (Feel free to show this to your driver): "师傅您好，请送我到：地铁8号线中国美术馆站-B口。谢谢！"
This tour ends 10 minutes walk away from Exit C of Shichahai Subway Station (Line 8)
Itinerary
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1Nanluoguxiang
Start with zhajiangmian, one of Beijing’s everyday classics. Fresh noodles, 8 toppings, and a sauce slowly cooked from sweet bean and fermented soybean paste show why a simple bowl can taste so different. Next, step into a 19-year-old courtyard restaurant loved by locals for grilled skewers and home-style dishes. Then try men ding rou bing, a traditional Beijing meat pie shaped like the bronze studs on the gates of the Forbidden City, with a story linked to Empress Dowager Cixi. Finish in a quiet courtyard with spring pancakes. Choose your fillings, roll your own pancakes, and enjoy a traditional taste of Beijing spring. Across four local restaurants, taste 15+ foods and small tastings, with moderate portions so there is always room for the next stop. End with a craft beer on us in a traditional Beijing courtyard. Slow down, talk about what you have seen and eaten, and let the city sink in.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Step into a neighborhood market used by local residents. Prices are commonly given per 500 grams, and you may see green tomatoes, bitter melon, round eggplants, colorful eggs, large Chinese fruits, fresh seafood, and ingredients rarely seen in overseas markets. Taste seasonal Chinese fruits and see what ordinary groceries cost in Beijing. You might even go home knowing something wonderfully unnecessary — like the price of an onion.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hutong Tour
Walk around 3 km through old hutongs, courtyards, neighborhood shops, and quieter streets. Beijing’s 600+ years of history can appear behind an ordinary gate or in a worn stone step, while everyday life continues around it: neighbors helping each other, arguing over small things, and drivers somehow parking within centimeters of a wall.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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