Real Beijing Gourmet

Highlights / General details

Did someone say dumplings? Join this Beijing tour to learn how to master the fine art of dumpling making (as well as the equally fine art of dumpling eating). Other arts perfected on this tour include: snacking at markets, riding public transit, and drinking at hutong rooftop bars. Become a dumpling ninja – learn to wrap and cook these tasty delights the way the locals do. Navigate the market with locals out for their daily shop. Sample authentic Beijing snacks on the street. Experience real local life in Beijing’s hutongs (and not get lost!)

Inclusion

Local English speaking guide; Local snack samples as indicated; Dumpling dinner.

Exclusion

Items of a personal nature; Drinks and extra food; Shopping other than indicated in itinerary; Tips or gratuities for guides.

Hours of operation

Available: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday; Tour departs at 4:30pm.

Duration

Approximately 3 to 4 hours.

Location Meeting point: Sunworld Hotel, No. 88 Dengshikou Street, Dong Cheng, Beijing, 100006. (Directions: Dengshikou Station, Metro Line 5, Exit A. Turn left, then turn left at the Dengshikou Dajie, Sunworld is 250m down Dengshikou street on the left handside of the road.) Finish point: Drum Tower neighborhood.

Itinerary Your local guide will recommend some local snacks for sampling, and will explore the stories behind tasty treats like soybean pudding, honey yogurt, and Chinese egg omelet. There’s an endless supply of local specialties to sample as we eat our way through the biggest produce market in the centre of Beijing. Along the way you’ll meet local culinary masters, like noodle and pancake makers, learn about different vegetables and spices, and maybe even pick up a trick or two about authentic Chinese cooking. We’ll give ourselves a chance to digest with a picturesque walk along Houhai Lake before arriving at our final stop on this Beijing food tour – a traditional courtyard that will play host to our dumpling-making lesson. Here’s your chance to become a dumpling ninja; learn the art of dumpling making from a local host, and finish off with a dumpling dinner. After dinner, we’ll end our Beijing food tour in a convenient spot – perfect for exploring the Houhai bar and café area or the Nanluoguxiang area for a drink on a rooftop bar in the hutong. Your local guide will be happy to provide recommendations for a great night out.

Participant restrictions

Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Additional Information We will be on our feet for a number of hours so please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Itinerary

Your local guide will recommend some local snacks for sampling, and will explore the stories behind tasty treats like soybean pudding, honey yogurt, and Chinese egg omelet. There’s an endless supply of local specialties to sample as we eat our way through the biggest produce market in the centre of Beijing. Along the way you’ll meet local culinary masters, like noodle and pancake makers, learn about different vegetables and spices, and maybe even pick up a trick or two about authentic Chinese cooking. We’ll give ourselves a chance to digest with a picturesque walk along Houhai Lake before arriving at our final stop on this Beijing food tour – a traditional courtyard that will play host to our dumpling-making lesson. Here’s your chance to become a dumpling ninja; learn the art of dumpling making from a local host, and finish off with a dumpling dinner. After dinner, we’ll end our Beijing food tour in a convenient spot – perfect for exploring the Houhai bar and café area or the Nanluoguxiang area for a drink on a rooftop bar in the hutong. Your local guide will be happy to provide recommendations for a great night out.

Participant restrictions Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Location

Meeting point: Sunworld Hotel, No. 88 Dengshikou Street, Dong Cheng, Beijing, 100006. (Directions: Dengshikou Station, Metro Line 5, Exit A. Turn left, then turn left at the Dengshikou Dajie, Sunworld is 250m down Dengshikou street on the left handside of the road.) Finish point: Drum Tower neighborhood.

Itinerary Your local guide will recommend some local snacks for sampling, and will explore the stories behind tasty treats like soybean pudding, honey yogurt, and Chinese egg omelet. There’s an endless supply of local specialties to sample as we eat our way through the biggest produce market in the centre of Beijing. Along the way you’ll meet local culinary masters, like noodle and pancake makers, learn about different vegetables and spices, and maybe even pick up a trick or two about authentic Chinese cooking. We’ll give ourselves a chance to digest with a picturesque walk along Houhai Lake before arriving at our final stop on this Beijing food tour – a traditional courtyard that will play host to our dumpling-making lesson. Here’s your chance to become a dumpling ninja; learn the art of dumpling making from a local host, and finish off with a dumpling dinner. After dinner, we’ll end our Beijing food tour in a convenient spot – perfect for exploring the Houhai bar and café area or the Nanluoguxiang area for a drink on a rooftop bar in the hutong. Your local guide will be happy to provide recommendations for a great night out.

Participant restrictions Children must be 6 years of age to 11 years inclusively. Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on this tour.

Additional Information We will be on our feet for a number of hours so please be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

Policies Please note that during national holidays and weekday afternoons, traffic in Beijing can be extremely heavy so driving times may be longer than usual. On occasion some of Beijing's main roads may be closed for events, official visits or security reasons. In this case we may need to take a different route to our destinations and timings of activities may be different than described above. For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people. If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

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