Beijing · DINNER EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 dinner experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you commit.
Old Beijing hutong dinner with family-run tastings, hotpot and dumplings, beer pairing, Ghost Street snacks, and a Nuoyan rice-wine flight.
“This tour was really an "insider" experience. Our tour guide, Garth was great. He had a lot of background information and made unforgettable. A "must" do. for all who want to learn more about China and its culinary history.”
A 4-hour private Beijing night tour with hotel pickup, illuminated landmarks, and a Hutong Street dinner where you pick the regional food.
“What a great 4 hours. Jam packed Saw so many amazing things. The guide Jack and his driver made the trip!”
Private Temple of Heaven tours with skip-the-line tickets, expert storytelling, and optional acrobatics, Peking duck, and UNESCO combos.
“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”
Beijing evening with a Chaoyang acrobatics show and Peking duck dinner, plus hotel pickup, guide, and tickets for an easy 4-hour night out.
“This is wonderful tour that i have made with my parents and children. We enjoy the Acrobtic show,my parents expected longer show, it means they love it so much. Peking Duck dinner at beautiful restaurant and all dishes are so special. Our tourguide Maggie is awesome. We enjoy the time with her so much.”
Beijing hutong dinner and beer walk: 3 food stops plus a brewery, craft beer in alley bars, and Drum Tower views.
“Our guide Lan was great, very hospitable and caring. Great food spots, perfect dive into Beijing night life.”
Private 4-hour Beijing tour with Red Theater acrobatics and a local Peking duck dinner, plus English guide and optional Pearl Market.
“I had a great experience with Lucy as my tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and friendly. The acrobatics show was amazing and Lucy chose a very nice restaurant for Peking duck which was a very good meal, and Lucy showed me how to prepare the duck wrap to eat. Overall great experience!”
Private Beijing day hitting Jingshan Hill views, Beihai imperial gardens, Houhai hutongs, and the drum ceremony, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“We had a great time visiting the jingshan/beihai area which we highly recommended. It was an extremely scenic tour and the sites were great and not too crowded. Dana was knowledgeable and pleasant, and we were glad to have her with us :)”
Private Beijing night tour with hotel pickup, Peking duck dinner at a local restaurant, and a Red Theatre acrobatics show.
“Our guide was so sweet, the show was really good but the theater was pretty run down. The Peking duck dinner was delicious. We are very glad we did this tour!”
Hutong barbecue and craft beer flights in old Beijing lanes, with hotel pickup and an English guide. Six beers, courtyard meal, yogurt.
“We did this tour with Nico and could not recommend it more!! He took us to amazing spots for dumplings, noodles, and BBQ, with lots of great local beer as well. Easily the best meal of our entire trip. A must do when in Beijing - and make sure to request Nico!!”
A private Mutianyu Great Wall VIP day with hotel pickup, cable car or toboggan rides, and lunch at Peak Restaurant, all included.
“My family members had a great time on the above tour. Our guide Coco was extremely attentive and ensure we are paced comfortable through out the entire tour. Taking care of all tiny details and assisting us to take beautiful memorablRead more”
Private Beijing tour with hotel pickup, guided Pearl Market shopping, acrobatics at Red Theatre, Peking duck dinner, then Kung Fu show.
“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”
A private Beijing hutong night with Yunnan dinner, a 1-hour charter boat ride on Houhai Lake, and a lantern-lit stroll on Xie Street.
“Excellent. We went to different places. Lucy was very helpful and she explained in detail everything. We liked the experience a lot! Fully recommended”
Private 4-day Beijing tour with a top guide, 5-star stay, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, hutongs, acrobatics, and Peking duck.
“Overall, we thought this an excellent tour. We got to see the sights without being pushed to shop. The guide was excellent and knew all the tricks to making it an excellent tour. We enjoyed going to local, non-tourist, restaurants, though the literature made the Peking Duck sRead more”
Beijing at night with hotel pickup, an acrobatics show, and a Peking duck dinner sliced in front of you. Private 5-hour tour.
Beijing hot pot style dinner and VIP acrobatics at Chaoyang Theatre, plus a Houhai Lakes night walk with hotel pickup.
“unfortunately, the weather was very rainy, even though a good tour and weather-partly a new experience”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
