Gastronomic Gems of Beijing’s Hutong & Shared Tasting Free Tour
Overview
Don’t just walk through the hutongs - eat your way through them!
As we stroll through the historic Qianmen Area and the famous Xianyu Kou, you’ll dive deep into the thousand-year-old ancient city's vibrant food culture. Learn where locals have been breakfasting for decades, which snacks fueled the city’s merchants, and how Chinese culinary traditions vary from north to south.
Forget the tourist traps. From crispy Jianbing (Chinese crepes) to the secret family recipes of traditional Qing dynasty pastries, I will lead you to the real gems. The highlight? We’ll visit the "Food Hub" (Meishihui), a modern market gathering flavors from across China. Here, we’ll pool together to buy a variety of dishes to share, giving everyone a chance to taste a bit of Sichuan, a bite of Cantonese, and a mouthful of Beijing, all in one stop!
Along the way, enjoy shared food samples and get fantastic recommendations on where to return for a full meal after the tour.
This activity includes:
- shared foods
Our Guides
On arrival
Meeting Time: 11:30 am.
Please arrive early in case of a traffic jam, etc.
Meeting Point:
Subway Line 2&8-Qian men
Station Exit I
Address in Chinese：地铁2&8号线前门站|口
How to get to the meeting point:
We highly recommend taking the subway to avoid delays.
Things to note
- If you have severe allergies (especially to peanuts, gluten, or dairy), or you need gluten-free food, or you are a vegan, etc. It's fine to book this trip, as we have so diversed food culture here in China, I will find the delicious and suitable food for you！
- Please bring some cash if you don't have Alipay or WeChat Pay.
- Worried about ordering? Don’t be! I’ll handle the ordering. We split the cost of the shared food at the food court (usually around 20-50 RMB per person), allowing you to try 4 to 7 different regional dishes without wasting food.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
