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Discover Beijing‘s vibrant culture in Qianmen ，taking you from bustling street food stalls to an elegant dinner and culminating with a spectacular traditional performance.

Highlights

• Shares how these dishes evolved from street foods to beloved classics，try them
• Learn about hidden historical anecdotes and architectural details .
• Transition to Evening Fine Dining
• Master Chef Duck Carving Demonstration
• Lao She Teahouse Cultural Finale

Description

As the afternoon sun begins to soften over Beijing's ancient rooftops, we will get meeting at the entrance to Qianmen Street, where modern Beijing gracefully yields to the city's imperial past. Your expert local guide welcomes you with a warm smile and a chilled bottle of traditional Beijing yogurt, its distinctive ceramic jar cool in your hands. This first taste, simultaneously tart and sweet, provides the perfect prelude to the culinary adventure ahead. Step into History: Qianmen Food Exploration (4:30 PM 06:00 PM) Walking through the stone archway into Qianmen's main thoroughfare, you're immediately enveloped in a living tapestry of sounds and scents. The melodic calls of vendors in the fading daylight. Your first stop brings you to a small storefront where the air hangs heavy with the irresistible aroma of pan-fried meat - this is where you'll discover *men ding rou bing* (门钉肉饼), the legendary 'door nail meat buns' once favored by the imperial court,their shape resembling the decorative nails on ancient palace doors. As they fry, the bottoms turn golden and crisp while the tops steam gently. Just steps away, the distinctive scent of fresh offal leads you to a bustling *bao du* (爆肚) stall. show you how to dip the delicate curls into the special sesame sauce, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that has made this dish a cornerstone of Beijing's culinary identity. Between tastings, your guide shares fascinating stories about how these dishes evolved from humble street foods to beloved classics, pointing out architectural details and sharing anecdotes that bring the historic district to life. The Grand Dinner: Peking Duck (6:15 PM - 7:30 PM) As darkness settles over the ancient streets, you transition from casual tasting to sophisticated dining at a renowned restaurant specializing in your choice of Peking Duck, gather around as the master chef presents the whole roasted bird, its skin gleaming like mahogany in the restaurant's warm light. You'll learn the proper way to assemble the perfect pancake - a dab of sweet bean sauce, a few slivers of spring onion and cucumber, then the prized crisp skin followed by succulent meat - creating a flavor combination that has defined Beijing's culinary reputation for centuries. Cultural Culmination: Lao She Teahouse Performance Begin at7:45 PM The evening reaches its spectacular conclusion at the legendary Lao She Teahouse, named after one of China's most celebrated writers. As you settle into carved wooden chairs at intimate tables, servers in traditional attire bring steaming pots of jasmine tea. The theater itself is a masterpiece of traditional design, with intricate wood carvings, red silk lanterns casting golden light, and a stage framed by embroidered curtains.

Includes

Professional local guide services Welcome drink of traditional Beijing yogurt Men Ding Rou Bing (pan-fried meat buns) tasting Bao Du (tripe) demonstration and tasting Historical and architectural commentary Peking Duck dinner with chef's carving demonstration Pancake assembly lesson Lao She Teahouse performance tickets Jasmine tea service

Important Information

• Meeting Point Details
• Location: Qianmen Street entrance (near the stone archway)
• Time: Please arrive by 4:20 PM for 4:30 PM departure
• Look for: Guide holding a 'Happy Panda ' sign What to Bring
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Camera for photos
• Bottled water (optional)
• Small amount of cash for additional purchases Notes
• Please inform us of any dietary restrictions in advance
• The experience operates rain or shine
• Walking distance: Approximately 2km total
• Restrooms available at each major stop We recommend arriving early as the tour departs promptly. Traffic in central Beijing can be unpredictable, especially after 4pm. Looking forward to sharing an unforgettable Beijing time with you.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund