Flavors of Beijing -Eat Like A Real Chinese

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Flavors of Beijing -Eat Like A Real Chinese

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 US$101.04  per guest
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Earliest available date: July 27, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
2 - 15 guests
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Language
Chinese, English
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Digital Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Beijing's hidden heart with a local guide. Discover vibrant hutongs, savor authentic flavors, and uncover the city's layered history in a unique and immersive 3-hour tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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 flavors 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.

What You Get

sweet, crispy Fried Cake
steaming Pork & Scallion Buns
food tasting
Gratuities
hotel pick up and drop off
beer or drinks at Great Leap Brewery

Good To Know

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Subway Line 5

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
2

Bell and Drum Towers

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Yandai Xie Street

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 story of Beijing's beloved Zhajiangmian noodles and the nearby Fangzhuanchang Hutong—a tasty piece of culinary history hiding in plain sight.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Yinding Bridge

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
5

Great Leap Brewing Original #6

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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
6

Songzhu Temple & Zhizhu Temple

tep through the gate of the beautifully restored Songzhu and Zhizhu Temple complex and feel the atmosphere shift. Your guide will share the remarkable story 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.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Subway Line 8, Jiu Gu Lou Da Jie, Bei Jing Shi, China, CN, 100035

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Departure Point: Subway Line 8, Gulou Dajie Station, Exit A2, Jiugulou St, Xicheng District, Beijing, China 1,By subway: take line 8, stop at Gulou Dajie Station, go out of exit A2. The tour guide will be waiting for you here.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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