• Shichahai Scenic Resort - The tour guide will meet the group in the lobby of the Beijing city hotel at a prearranged time, then proceed directly to the Shichahai area.
• Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Throughout the tour, the expert guide will provide insightful commentary, sharing the history and stories of the area, an overview of Chinese culinary traditions, descriptions of regional cuisines, and introductions to selected specialties in the shops. Guests are encouraged to engage with the guide and ask as many questions as they wish. For adventurous food enthusiasts, there is a special food surprise available; simply inform the guide by saying, “You are real foodies.”
• Yandai Xie Street - The walking tour begins from the Shichahai area, continuing to Yandaixiejie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Alley.
• Nanluoguxiang - Participants will visit various souvenir and food stops. The food tour includes over 20 different tastings at diverse locations such as markets, shops, bakeries, and restaurants. Visitors will explore local favorites, meet the owners, and discover historical sites that are often missed by tourists.
• Baochao Hutong - Some of the food tastings on this tour include:

Jianbing - Thin millet flour pancake

Beijing Suan Nai – Beijing yogurt

Guantang Baozi - Steamed soup dumplings, round in shape

Spicy Hotpot - With either meat or vegetables on sticks

Muslim Kebabs - Including lamb kebabs, leek, eggplant, etc.

Guokui - Crispy pancake

Chinese Cheese

Barbecue

Stinky Tofu

Tanghulu - Crab apple with sugar

Baijiu - Chinese liqueur

And more…

After the tour concludes, participants can choose to stay longer on their own, or the tour guide can assist in finding a taxi back to the hotel (at their own expense).

• Transportation fee to the food tour
• Hotel pickup (For hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing)
• Professional guide
• Bottled water
• Food tasting (20+ different food tasting)
• Private tour just for you and your party

• Gratuities
• Hotel drop-off

Embark on a 4-hour gastronomic journey and walking excursion to explore Beijing’s renowned food hubs and experience its time-honored dietary practices as well as contemporary food trends. Take pleasure in the picturesque sights of the Houhai lake vicinity, and take a step back in time as you wander through historical quarters such as Shichahai, Yandaixie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Allay, under guidance of a knowledgeable guide. Indulge in an array of local delicacies like Traditional Beijing Noodle, ‘Tea Soup’, Pancake, Soup Dumplings, Tanghulu, meatball, Muslim kabobs and more, while obtaining a unique understanding of local culinary customs and culture. Ensure to come with an empty stomach as the food samplings constitute a full meal.

• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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