Private Night Walking Tour: Beijing Hutong Visiting And Local Food Tasting

Sightseeing  :  China  :  Northern China  :  Beijing  :  Private Sightseeing Tours

Experience an authentic culinary tour through Lishi Hutong during the night, one of the lesser tourist visited hutongs. Visit Lishi Hutong area where you will be immersed into the tradition of Chinese culinary culture and experience hutong cuisine like an insider. Explore the charming traditional community and walk around the produce market visiting over 20 different food tasting locations. While there are many hutongs to visit in Beijing, most tourists only go to a handful of them which can become overrun with tourists. On this off the beaten path, food tasting and night walking tour, you will visit Lishi Hutong with a local guide who has intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. 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 – you 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, there will be some food surprise for you. Remember to tell your guide "You are real foodie."

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
• 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
• Cold Noodle
• Plum Juice
• Yellow flower wine
• Baozi- Stemmed dumplings round in shape
• Jiaozi- Dumplings with pork and vegetable
• Duck's neck
• Donkey Burger
• Fish skin cold dish
• Roujiamo- pork in the bread
• Lotus root in orange juice
• Spicy Hotpot- with either meat or vegetable on sticks
• Muslim Kebabs- including lamb kebabs, leek, eggplant, etc,

Note: Confirmation will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability