3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

After the tour, you would say you joined a culture and food tour. Or you would also say you just finished a history lesson with food. Follow the gracious city master to go to the most famous mulsim food street - Beijing Niujie Street. Eat at the hidden restaurants you can never found by yourselves or from a guide book, with the ten-cent price. Learn about the rich background of the history of dishes and the area. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path experience, you can't say no to this one.
• A really mini group has a maximum of 6 people.
• 5-6 Handpicked meals, consisting from sweets and main dishes.
• Visit two biggest and oldest sites during the food tour.

Example Menu

Main

Chinese Cheese

A first greeting to your taste bud. The founder "stole" the secret recipe from imperial chefs in the palace 200 years ago.

Main

Zhen Rice Cake

The most popular rice cake and only be found in the Niujie Street.

Main

Old Beijing Snacks

Lu Da Gun (Glutinous Rice Rolls with Sweet Bean Flour), Sweetened Baked Wheaten Cake, Fried Cake, etc.

Main

Muslim Food

Niu Street is a famous muslim quarter. You will find the most authentic muslim food here.

What's Included

Local friendly guide
A group of no more than 6 people
Gratuities
Food and drink fee
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at the Exit C, Guanganmennei Subway Station (Line 7). All food shops we are going to visit are located on Niujie Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Starting the tour from Beijing Niujie Street. It's a quite popular place for many local people, containing many traditonal and time-honored old Beijing snacks.
• Satisfy your picky bud, meanwhile, learn about interesting history behind the food.
• Explore the secret of the oldest famous temple in Beijing - Fayuan Temple. Like reading an ancient Chinese history book.
• Visit the biggest and oldest Muslim Mosque in Beijing. Experience the cultural integration of Muslim people and old Beijinger.
You will end the tour end at Caishikou Subway Station, Line 4.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Trippest Travel

Tags

Dining Experiences
Walking Tours
Restaurants
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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