China · FOOD & DRINK IN BEIJING
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 food & drink in Beijing worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Beijing hutongs on a 3.5-hour food and beer tour with 4 local meals, craft beer pint, and small-group guides.
“Our guide Ernstina was enthusiastic, sweet and very knowledgeable. Not only did she bring us to some restaurants off the beaten track that were super delicious but she was also able to share stories and answer lots of questions we had. Read more”
3.5-hour Beijing hutong food walk with hotpot, Beijing noodles, Cixi’s favorite Muslim dish, and spring pancakes, plus beer and soda.
“We had an amazing tour our guide Janice was fantastic took us to places we never would of found on our own. She had a great knowledge of all the food and restaurants”
Private hutong food walk in Beijing with a guide, 20+ tastings, and local stops in Dongsi Hutong and LongFuSi Jie.
“The tour with Mike was great. We originally booked a vegetarian option but the agency forgot to tell him. So he had to improvise on the spot and did an amazing job. The food tasted great and was delicious.”
Small-group Beijing hutong breakfast walk with 10+ local bites, market stops, and a friendly English-speaking guide in about 3 hours.
“My children were tired and didn’t want to get up and go.They were both happy that I was persistent and made them go.The food was amazing❣️To see what the natives eat was interesting.Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendlyRead more”
A small-group 3-hour Beijing hutong breakfast tour near Lama Temple, with guided tastings like jianbing, baozi, tofu, and almond pudding.
“Garth provided an exceptional tour experience during my time in Beijing, ensuring my every need was taken care of. His extensive knowledge, friendly demeanor, and attention to detail truly enhanced my visit. Not only did he offer insightful cRead more”
3-hour small-group Beijing hutong food tour from Shichai, tasting 4 classics, making snacks, and hearing real street-food stories.
“The whole evening was just easy. We didn’t have to decide what to order or where to go—the guide handled everything and even added a few surprise dishes based on our reactions. You could tell she knew the owners at each place. Plus, for the beer drinkers in our group, sRead more”
Private Beijing hutong food and beer tour near Shichahai with hotel pickup, up to six tastings, unlimited beer and soda, and a local guide.
“This was a very informative and yummy tour, I was 1:1 with the very knowledgeable guide who was local and showed me the secret and not so secret places in Hutong.”
3 hours in Beijing hutongs tasting Peking duck, Mongolian hot pot, and Yunnan cross-bridge noodles with beer and street snacks.
“What a great food tour!! Andy greeted us very promptly at the designated meeting point and immediately made us feel so welcomed. He introduced us to the Hutong area and started a feast full of different Chinese tastes. Whatever you do that day, just eat some breakfast as food never seems to end in this tour. And because everything is so nice, you really need to hold back from food during the day so as to have ample space to enjoy the different dishes and give credit to the effort made. But it will be a shame not to mention that the food is nothing if you don’t have the…”
3-hour small-group food tour in central Beijing with 10+ local bites across 4-6 stops, unlimited beer and soda, and one cup baijiu.
“This was a great tour. My guide Nico was very friendly and helpful. He showed me around a neighborhood in Beijing, and let me try everything I wanted to try. It was a ton of food. He also took pictures and sent them to me, answered any questions I had, and helped me with directions to return to the airport.”
Taste Old Beijing on a 3-hour hutong breakfast tour with 12+ dishes, unlimited drinks, and bold douzhi plus handmade zongzi.
“Kelly our guide was fantastic really sharing lots of stories with us and great info. Really enjoyed this tour. The food was fantastic and a great way to try so many different dishes I wouldn’t try otherwise. My favourite was the sweet pancake and the egg & bacon pancake. So fascinating to walk through the Hutongs and sample food. Only comment- a lot of ‘sweet’ red bean paste desserts at one time. This combo could be improved and perhaps tour to include a drink. However overall very good and really enjoyed. Would recommend Kelly in particular. Meeting place was a little confusing- Station B but maps link suggested the Museum.…”
Private half-day Beijing markets tour with pickup, Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao Pearl tea tasting, and help bartering for deals.
“Had a great time exploring the markets in Beijing. Very interesting to see local goods and unique items we never knew about. Our tour guide, Lucy, was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insight, not just about the items at the marketRead more”
Beijing private jian bing workshop: learn the batter and pan technique, customize fillings, and enjoy a tasty 90 minute class for $80.
“I did the jian bing workshop with some of my friends in September. It was a ton of fun! I really enjoyed getting to make as many jian bings as I wanted and getting to both make the dough and cook it on the pan myself. I definitely needed a few tries to get the techniquRead more”
Bike through Beijing hutongs and sample street foods across China, with lunch, dinner, snacks, and e-bike gear included in a 3-hour tour.
“Phenomenal tour of Beijing! Dom was super kind and well versed in the history of the city. Got to experience sights, sounds, tastes of this wonderful city. Would love to bring my family to do it again next time!”
3.5-hour Beijing Hutong dinner and beer walking tour in a small group with English guide Lan, hot pot, street snacks, and a brewery stop.
“Lan is a fantastic guide with a lot of knowledge about China and their food. We had a very nice evening and also ate well.”
Private day trip from Beijing that pairs the Mutianyu Great Wall hike with a Changyu Chateau wine museum visit and tastings, with lunch and hotel pickup.
“We had an amazing anniversary trip! Jenny was high energy and super knowledgeable. We had a lovely lunch and the winery was a fantastic way to wind down after a wonderful morning at a beautiful part of the wall.”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
