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On a small-group tour, eat your way around Beijing’s old "hutong" alleyways and courtyards. Enjoy several food stops at tucked-away restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find alone. Sample staples like Beijing hotpot, noodles, beef buns, and spring pancakes, learn about local cuisine over unlimited beers and enjoy a stop at a local brewery. Make sure you bring your appetite.
Explore Beijing’s hutong alleys and try the foods that locals love
Visit family restaurants and homes you wouldn’t find alone
Enjoy a craft beer tasting at a local brewery
Small-group tour of 12 travelers or fewer
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at Exit C of Shichahai Subway Station. The location on the map is approximate as the map doesn't include metro system information. For detailed directions, please refer to your voucher ticket.
South Luogu Lane Nan Luo Gu Xiang, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009 This tour ends 10 minutes walk away from the start location. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Itinerary
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Shichahai Scenic Resort (Pass by)
Begin your foodie journey at Shichahai metro station, where you'll meet your English-speaking guide ready to embark on a culinary adventure. Wander through 1.5 miles (2.5km) of Beijing's historic hutong alleyways, soaking in the city's past while taking delightful breaks to savor local bites.
Admission ticket free -
Bell and Drum Towers (Pass by)
This hidden gem offers rooftop views of Beijing’s historic bell tower and serves local hotpot in traditional copper pots and filled with a clear broth that highlights the quality ingredients. Thin slices of mutton and beef are quickly cooked in the pot and then dipped in a sauce made with sesame paste…plus grab a pint of local craft beer!
Admission ticket free -
Nanluoguxiang (Pass by)
Run by a husband-wife team, this hidden restaurant specializes in spring pancakes, a dish traditionally enjoyed with family during Chinese New Year to celebrate the arrival of spring and a good harvest. Made fresh to order, they are eaten like a burrito and symbolize family reunion and togetherness.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Mao'er Hutong No.45 Parking Lot When Beijingers want noodles, there’s only one dish we think about. In fact, we literally call it “Beijing Noodles” because all other noodle dishes are inferior. Visit the Yan family’s 100+ year old home, nestled deep inside a hutong courtyard, to try their made-from-scratch secret recipe.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- 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.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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