4 h

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About this activity

While there are many hutongs to visit in Beijing, most tourists only go to a handful of them which can be overrun with other tourists. On this off the beaten path food walking tour you will visit Dong Si Area with a local guide who has intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. Here you will get to experience what it truly feels like to be a local on a more personal level without the crowds.The itinerary and food items included can be tailored to suit the dietary requirements of the guests.

Included will be 20+ different food tastings at various diverse locations, such as markets, shops, bakeries and restaurants. You will visit local haunts, get a chance to meet the owners and explore historical sites that few tourists have an opportunity to experience. No chain restaurants here – we will visit mom and pop specialty food shops to try authentic items such as delicious duck necks and sesame cake.

The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes an overview of Chinese culinary habits, a description of different regions cuisine and an introduction to selected specialties in the shops.You are encouraged to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like.For adventure foodies we do have food surprise for you,just tell our guide "You are real foodies"

By staying off the beaten path you will also have a unique chance to support a local community while being entertained by the sights and smells of true Beijing.

Some food tastings you will experience on this tour:

Ma dou fu-Dried fermented mung bean juice

Tang Er duo–Fried Sugar cake

Ma Hua-Fried Flour

Jianbing-Thin Millet flour pancake

LUZHU HUOSHAO- Wheaten cake boiled in meat( pig’s intestine and liver) broth

BAO DU-Quick-Fried Ox tripe

ZHA GUAN CHANG- fried corn flour cakes

Beijing Suan Nai–Beijing Yoghurt

Shaobing -Baked Sesame Seed cake

Baozi--Stemmed dumplings round in shape

Roujiamo--Beef in the bread

Spicy Hotpot--with either meat or vegetable on sticks

Muslim Kebabs -including lamp kebabs, leek ,eggplant etc

Hunan Snacks-Steamed and Fried Cakes made of Sticky Rice

Stinky Toufu --Option

Beijing Snacks Set--around 6-10 different snacks

Fu Jian Medicine Soup

Moon Cake

Fried bread with red beans

Baijiu-Chinese liqueur

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Included

Bottled water
Food tasting (20+ different food tasting)
Professional guide
Private tour just for you and your party
Hotel pickup(For Hotels Within the 3rd ring road of Beijing) but not including the transport

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Children 1-6 years old are free

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

70%

Food

70%

Original

55%

Reviews

4.9

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Roger R

4 | 2019-07-08

I got myself onto this hutong food walking tour initially to fill my day, as I was transiting elsewhere in Asia. This was my very first day ever in Beijing and I did not regret taking the tour. Lucy was my guide, she was spot on time and very friendly, I felt like meeting an old university friend or an ex-colleague. Lucy took me in areas at walking distance from Wangfujing. To start with, Lucy gave me a much-needed introduction to the hutongs and some aspect of Beijing which came very handing later. During the tour, Lucy picked a variety of places which then provided a large sample of Chinese food. Then, been a foodie person it was heaven on earth as everything I tried was delicious. So, if you're a food lover and like to try different things, then I would recommend this tour to give you an idea of what to expect.

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Sanjay K

5 | 2019-07-03

Our tour guide was Linda, she was absolutely a wonderful lady, explained so well about the food and culture of China. The variety of food to try out is extensive, therefore please make sure you have enough space in your belly

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victoria.cardwell1

5 | 2019-04-26

Jimmy, our tour guide, was great - really made the whole tour. He was very knowledgeable and very easy to get along with. The food stops were memorable and a lot of it was very tasty! The whole thing definitely made our time in Beijing much more special. Thanks Jimmy!

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Julian M

5 | 2018-05-31

I had a great time with Becky on my Beijing Food Tour. She picked me up at my hotel and took me to a variety of restaurants and stalls where the lokals eat. She catered the choice of dishes to my preferences while daring me a few times and explained everything along the way. I even got a little lesson on chinese history and writing. I recommend this tour if you want to get a good overview of what to order and eat in Beijing. I did it on my first day and went back to a few places during the remainder of my stay.

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george v

5 | 2018-04-08

Cactus was a wonderful tour guide. She was knowledgeable,spoke very good english, friendly, and fun. The tour lasted about 4 hours. It consisted of trying various types of chinese delicacies. We definitely were full by the end of the tour. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing.

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Cedric C

5 | 2018-03-29

Food sampling was great. It really gave me a sense of the local food and what I liked. Miko was an excellent and patient guide, very knowledgeable. It was a lot of food and fun. I would definitely recommend this tour. Cedric C.

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