Beijing:Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum & Show & Royal Banquet

Northern China, Beijing



Enjoy a unique dining experience at Yuxiandu, a museum of imperial cuisine in Beijing. Savor signature dishes, learn about the history of Qing Dynasty, and experience the imperial court performances.

Highlights

  • Savor the flavors of imperial cuisine with a variety of signature dishes
  • Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Forbidden City
  • Enjoy a unique dining experience in a museum setting
  • Learn about the history and cooking methods of the dishes
  • Experience the court food etiquette culture with a Zhonghua Yipin Banquet

Description

Step into Yuxiandu, a museum of imperial cuisine in Beijing, and experience a unique blend of dining and cultural immersion. Created by Beijing Kerry Yuxiandu Catering Investment Holding Group, this four-story venue offers a new model where the museum is in the restaurant, and the restaurant is in the museum. Admire the grand scale and resplendent decoration, reminiscent of the Forbidden City. Savor signature dishes like the Forbidden City Jujube Wood Roast Duck, with its crispy skin and tender meat, and the Yuxiandu Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, made with rich ingredients like sea cucumbers and abalones. Immerse yourself in a cultural experience with over 300 types and 3,000 pieces of Hanfu, covering styles from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Enjoy professional makeup and a rich variety of accessories. Experience the Zhonghua Yipin Banquet, launched in cooperation with the Palace Museum, which restores the scene of the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet. Watch as ladies-in-waiting serve the dishes in person, enjoy wonderful performances, and learn about the history and cooking methods of the dishes, immersively experiencing the court food etiquette culture.

Includes

Imperial cuisine dining experience Zhonghua Yipin Banquet Performances and history of dishes Court food etiquette culture (If you have any dietary restrictions, you need to inform the merchant in advance. The dishes can be replaced with those that do not conflict with your restrictions.)

Excludes

Cultural experience with costume

Important Information

  • The museum is integrated with the restaurant Experience includes both dining and cultural elements Guests can wear Hanfu and enjoy performances The experience is set in a four-storey building resembling the Forbidden City

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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