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Experience Beijing's history, best local food and a western-style brewery bar hop on a 4-hour private gourmet tour that explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Accompanied by a tour guide, admire the night view of the Houhai lake area, explores the historical area at Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street and Nanluoguxiang Allay. Savor the rich flavor of local delicacies like Traditional Beijing Noodle, "Tea Soup", Pancake, Soup Dumplings and more, gain fascinating insight into the culinary and cultural traditions of the country from your expert guide. Then Stroll around the quite Hutong neighborhood head to Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, the most famous brewery bar in town where you can enjoy aromatic craft beer on tap and meet new friends. Come hungry: your tastings amount to dinner.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.
Itinerary
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1Shichahai Scenic Resort
Meet your guide in the lobby of your downtown Beijing hotel, then set off for the iconic Shichahai area—a historic waterfront district where ancient hutongs wind alongside tranquil lakes, and centuries-old stories blend seamlessly with lively local life. As you wander on foot from Shichahai through the charming lanes of Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Alley, your guide will share immersive commentary on the area’s rich history and hidden tales, along with fascinating insights into Chinese culinary traditions, regional cuisine differences, and the unique backstories of the specialty treats you’ll encounter. Feel free to ask questions and interact freely—this is your chance to dive deep into local culture. Explore off-the-beaten-path historical spots rarely seen by tourists.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Yandai Xie Street
This food-focused adventure includes more than 20 distinct tastings of beloved Beijing and regional snacks, such as crispy jianbing (millet flour pancakes), tangy Beijing suan nai (local yogurt), juicy guantang baozi (soup dumplings), spicy skewer hotpot, fragrant Muslim kebabs (lamb, leek, eggplant and more), crunchy guokui pancakes, savory sticky tofu, sweet tanghulu (candied crab apples), and a sip of classic baijiu (Chinese liqueur)—with plenty more delicious surprises along the way.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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After your culinary exploration, meander through the quiet, tree-shaded hutong alleys before arriving at Great Leaping Brewery Taproom, home to the city’s largest selection of locally brewed craft beers. Here, you’ll enjoy one complimentary glass of beer to cap off your evening. You can choose to stay longer and soak up the vibrant atmosphere on your own, or your guide can assist you in arranging a taxi back to your hotel (cost at your own expense).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age under 4 is free to join
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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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.
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