Highlights
- Enjoy an imperial Tang-style banquet with live performances for every course
- Enjoy immersive dining using holographic screens and theatrical stage effects
- Explore Hanfu rituals, music, dance, and cuisine inspired by Empress Wu’s life
Description
YanWaiYan is an immersive cultural dining experience that seamlessly blends imperial court cuisine, theatrical performance, and Hanfu aesthetics. Located in central Beijing, near iconic landmarks such as the Forbidden City and Qianmen Street, the venue enjoys a prestigious and easily accessible location surrounded by rich historical and cultural heritage.
Designed as a circular palace-style banquet hall, the restaurant features a central performance stage encircled by 240 dining seats within a spacious 2,000-square-meter venue. Elegant red-toned banquet tables, rotating cushioned chairs, custom Jingdezhen porcelain tableware, and refined décor together recreate the grandeur and ceremonial atmosphere of a traditional imperial feast.
Advanced stage technologies—including holographic 3D LED screens, modular lifting stages, and aerial visual effects—create a fully immersive, cinematic environment. Upon arrival, guests are welcomed by attendants dressed in traditional court attire, accompanied by ceremonial greetings, tea service, and hand-cleansing rituals, establishing a strong sense of ritual and occasion from the very beginning.
As the banquet unfolds, each course is paired with a themed performance inspired by Chinese imperial history. Classical dance, court music, poetry recitals, traditional instrumental performances, and costume showcases are seamlessly woven into the dining experience. Each dish tells a story, intertwining history, etiquette, and cuisine, and guiding guests on an unforgettable journey through Beijing’s imperial past and the refined elegance of ancient Chinese court culture.
Includes
Traditional Chinese Royal Dance & Musical Rite
Royal Dining – Chinese delicacies (with vegan and special diet options; menu may vary seasonally)
Reservation commission fee
Excludes
Transportation to/from the venue
Other personal expenses
Costume Outfit Experience 150 CNY
Basic Package (Accessories + Make-Up) 238 CNY
Deluxe Package (Outfit + Hair Accessories + Make-Up) 488 CNY
Couple Photo Package (15 RAW + 2 Edited, 15 minutes) 398 CNY
Family Photo Package (3 people, 20 RAW + 3 Edited, 20 minutes, +200 CNY per additional person) 498 CNY
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
