Beijing Food & Culture: Hutongs & Local Eats

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Tour Code: ODY-CN-2322

Destination:Beijing

Duration

6 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Throughout this five-day culinary adventure in Beijing, you will visit iconic sites like the Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City to experience the imperial grandeur and savor imperial cuisine. Walk through the hutongs to discover local street food such as Tofu Pudding, douzhi, and pot stickers. Explore authentic restaurants to try Beijing Peking duck and Mongolian-style barbecue. Each bite will be a taste of the city's rich history and culture.

Itinerary Summary

DAY PLACE HIGHLIGHTS
1 Beijing Arrival and Relax
2 Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Beijing Roast Duck Dinner

3 Beijing

Farmhouse Lunch, Mongolian Hotpots Dinner, Mutianyu Great Wall

4 Beijing

Street Food in Hutong, Temple of Heaven, Guanghua Temple

5 Beijing

Vegetarian Lunch, Lama Temple

6 Beijing Departure
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Day 1: Welcome to Beijing

Upon arrival, you will be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel.

If you are feeling energetic, it is recommended to explore Wangfujing Pedestrian Street, one of the city's most historical shopping streets with a variety of dining options for you to choose from.

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Day 2: The Forbidden City & Beijing Roast Duck

Your first stop today is Tiananmen Square, an impressive square that demonstrates the supreme national dignity of present China.

Next, delve deep into the Forbidden City, an exquisite imperial palace that witnessed the historical transitions of ancient China. At one or two corners of its historical halls and courtyards, come upon cafes and restaurants offering a delightful fusion of innovative Chinese flavors.

For an expansive view of the entire Forbidden City, stop by Jingshan Park, which furnishes an outstanding position for admiring the grandeur of the palace complex. In the evening, reward yourself with the well-known Beijing roast duck, featuring crispy skin and succulent inside.

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Day 3: Great Wall & Mongolian Hotpots Dinner

Embark on a journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you can ascend its majestic walls by cable car and admire the breathtaking scenery.

During lunchtime, savor authentic countryside cuisine at a nearby farmhouse, immersing yourself in the local culture and hospitality.

Then, return to the city and have a short break at your hotel. The dinner will be at one of Beijing's famous old-brand Chinese Mongolian hotpot restaurants. Gather around a steaming hot pot, and indulge in the delicate and savory flavors of the sheep meat.

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Day 4: Temple of Heaven & A Gourmet Discovery in Hutongs

Today, you will visit Temple of Heaven Park, overwhelmed by the elegance of its architectural beauty while observing or even joining in locals' morning exercises. Discover local food in the hutongs near Drum Tower. Taste famous street food such as fried liver, zhajiang noodles, pot stickers, and dumplings. Next, experience a Huang Baoche tour to discover the old alleys, and visit the Shichahai Museum to gain deeper insights into the history and charm of this ancient neighborhood.

Head to Guanghua Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple tucked away in the hutong, offering a serene and peaceful atmosphere for relaxation. Make your way to Houhai Lake, where you'll discover a variety of Beijing-style restaurants and cozy pubs worth exploring on your own.

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Day 5: The Lama Temple & Vegetarian Lunch

Start your day by visiting Yonghe Temple, a prominent Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing. Nearby, explore the Confucius Temple and Guozijian, an ancient academy that once served as the highest educational institution in imperial China.

The lunch will be at Gongde Lin Restaurant, renowned for its extensive menu of flavorful vegetarian dishes. Afterward, head to a tea house with a long-standing history, like Lao She Teahouse. Participate in a tea art experience, savoring a variety of teas while enjoying the traditional Chinese ambiance and cultural performances at this iconic teahouse.

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Day 6: Beijing, Departure

On your last day, depart from Beijing or continue your journey to other destinations. Reflect on the amazing culinary experiences you've had during your food tour of Beijing.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.
Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.
domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.
Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.

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