Flavours of Beijing -Eat Like A Real Chinese

Flavours of Beijing -Eat Like A Real Chinese

By Urban Passer

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Free cancellation available
3h
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Multiple languages

Overview

Most visitors see Beijing's famous sights, but miss its true soul in the ancient hutongs, family-run eateries, and centuries-old rhythms. This is the Beijing we reveal.

✔ Beyond the Guidebook: Skip tourist traps. Your local expert unlocks hidden entries, untold stories, and authentic flavours of real Beijing life.

✔ Perfectly Curated: This 3-hour walk blends must-see history (like the 600-year-old Drum Tower) with hidden gems (a temple turned art space), woven together with captivating narratives.

✔ Eat Like a Local: A true food journey. Start with unlimited Pork & Scallion Buns at a legendary spot; end with a halal feast of crispy beef pie and sweet fried cakes most tourists never find.

✔ Immersive, Not Just Observational: Feel Beijing by wandering a lively market, peeking into a hutong brewery, and standing at the ancient Grand Canal’s endpoint—understanding the city’s past and present.

Activity location

Subway Line 5
- Dong Si Bei Da Jie
- 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Subway Line 8
- Jiu Gu Lou Da Jie
- 100035, Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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Flavours of Beijing -Eat Like A Real Chinese

3h
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 12:00

Price details

€85.28 x 2 Adults€170.56

Total

Until Fri, 22 May

What's included, what's not

sweet, crispy Fried Cake
flaky Beef Pie
steaming Pork & Scallion Buns
food tasting
local food market tour
professional English speaking tour guide
Service charge
hotel pick up and drop off
beer or drinks at Great Leap Brewery

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Subway Line 5

30m
Admission ticket included

Your adventure begins here! Make your way to the exit and meet your local guide. Together, you'll leave the city's main avenues behind and step into a living, breathing slice of old Beijing—the historic hutong neighbourhood surrounding the Drum Tower.

Bell and Drum Towers

30m
Admission ticket included

The iconic Bell and Drum Towers set the scene for your journey. Once used to mark time for the entire city, these 700-year-old landmarks offer a powerful glimpse into imperial Beijing. After soaking in the history, follow your guide into the maze of ancient hutongs nearby—your first food stop, Yao Ji Chao Gan, awaits with its famous steaming Pork & Scallion Buns.

Yandai Xie Street

30m
Admission ticket included

Wander down the lively Yandai Xiejie, one of Beijing's oldest and most characterful lanes. As you stroll past traditional shopfronts and local life, your guide will share the storey of Beijing's beloved Zhajiangmian noodles and the nearby Fangzhuanchang Hutong—a tasty piece of culinary history hiding in plain sight.

Yinding Bridge

30m
Admission ticket included

Pause on the picturesque Yinding Bridge for one of the finest views in Beijing—Shichahai Lake stretching out before you, with the Drum Tower framed perfectly in the distance. It's a moment that connects the city's ancient waterways to its living hutong culture, and a favourite spot for a photo.

Great Leap Brewing Original #6

30m
Admission ticket included

Tucked inside a restored courtyard in Doujiao Hutong, Great Leap Brewing is one of Beijing's most unexpected delights—a craft brewery where East meets West in the most charming way. Your guide will also trace the path of the 700-year-old Grand Canal at the nearby Yuhe River Site, revealing the deep history flowing beneath this vibrant neighbourhood.

Songzhu Temple & Zhizhu Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

tep through the gate of the beautifully restored Songzhu and Zhizhu Temple complex and feel the atmosphere shift. Your guide will share the remarkable storey of how this serene sanctuary was saved and preserved amid the rapid changes of modern Beijing—a testament to the community's dedication to its heritage. From here, you'll head to the bustling Zhaojunsheng Market and finish your day at Zengshengkui, a beloved local halal eatery, with a perfectly flaky Beef Pie and a crispy Fried Cake—an authentic and memorable end to your Beijing food adventure.

Location

Activity location

Subway Line 5
- Dong Si Bei Da Jie
- 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

Subway Line 8
- Jiu Gu Lou Da Jie
- 100035, Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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