Embark on a 4-hour food and walking tour in Beijing to savor authentic cuisines at Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Houhai Lake. Experience traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine while exploring historical areas and gaining insight into culinary and cultural traditions.
Embark on a 4-hour food and walking tour in Beijing to savor authentic cuisines at Nanluoguxiang Hutong and Houhai Lake. Experience traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine while exploring historical areas and gaining insight into culinary and cultural traditions.
- 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…
- 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
- 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
- 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,…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.