Tired of crowded, tourist-trap hutongs? Dive into a one-of-a-kind Beijing food adventure—tailored just for you!
Your dedicated guide—fluent in English—will arrive promptly at your Beijing hotel, greeting you with a warm smile and approachable manner. Before you head out, they’ll walk you through a quick overview of the upcoming hutong food adventure: sharing intriguing facts about these narrow lanes (such as how they serve as a living, breathing chronicle of Beijing’s history) and giving you a tempting preview of the delicious local treats you’re about to dig into.
Hutongs are an integral part of Beijing's urban landscape, dotting the city, yet tourists often converge on the same well-trodden spots. But this customizable food tour is different—it takes you to Beijing's hidden hutongs, where your taste buds will lead the way to over 20 local delicacies, far from the usual tourist paths.
At the helm is your guide, a true Beijing insider, who'll steer you to Dong Si—a neighborhood that flies under the radar, yet is alive with Beijing's enduring food traditions. Here, you'll eat as locals do, getting to know a one-of-a-kind community as you stop by corner bakeries, out-of-the-way food shops, and family-run eateries.
Sink your teeth into local favorites like duck neck, fried ox tripe, and fried sugar cake. As you savor each bite, your guide will unravel the city's vibrant culinary history, standing by to answer all your pressing food-related questions. Along the journey, you'll stumble upon historical sights that often go unnoticed and picturesque neighborhoods rarely experienced by most tourists. Best of all, this is a private tour—exclusively for you and your group.
Tips
The departure time for this tour is between 17:00 and 18:00 , with the specific time determined by you. Your guide will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Please note your departure time and hotel when placing the order.
Visiting Attractions
Hutongs
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Included