Top Northern China Food Tours - page 3

See the sights of Beijing at night during this 3-to-4-hour tour, including hotel pickup and drop-off. First walk through a quiet and beautiful park with your private guide, where you will see fish, duck, chicken. From the park walk to Xianyukou Street, Qianmen Street and Dashilan. Explore exotic food items, such as scorpion, silk warms, and some traditional food, such as sugar figurine, fruit candy, etc. Then visit the Tian'anmen Square. End your tour at the National Center for the Performing Arts. You will be transferred back to your hotel.

Breakfast is considered the most important meal for Chinese people because it provides energy and nutrients to the body and provides the necessary nutrition for daily life. During this 2 hour private tour, we'll take you through one of the old Hutong neighborhoods in downtown and experience a true insider's perspective on the food culture of China. By sample 15+ multiple small dishes, so you can enjoy different flavors, and textures to pleasure your stomach and start a happy day. Your tour guide will meet you in your downtown hotel's lobby, and you can either subway or taxi at your own cost to explore!

Discover Beijing’s traditional culinary culture, and go on a wide-ranging food tour with this private dinner time itinerary. Meet your guide at your downtown hotel and travel via taxi or subway to our foodie points starting place. You’ll visit several different restaurants, and will try up to 12 dishes, ranging from street skewers to Mongolian-style ice cream, all washed down with local soda, local beer, and Beijing baiju(Chinese spirit). The special stop will be the Beijing Lamb Ribs Hotpot (used to call Old Beijing Scorpion Hotpot since the bones shape looks like scorpion), meat from the bones is gentle and juicy since boiled in soup for a few hours, easily take off the bones. Beside ribs, you also will eat a lot of vegetables in hot pot as well. As you go, you’ll also see Beijing’s hutongs traditional alleys and courtyards that are native are staying now.

Visit world-famous landmarks, discover UNESCO-listed attractions, and even enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch: this private tour offers the best of Beijing in one day. Meet your guide at your local hotel, and set off via private vehicle. Over the course of the day, visit Tiananmen Square, explore the Forbidden City, and venture into the lovely Temple of Heaven. Following a bubbling hot pot lunch, head to your final highlight of the day: the Summer Palace.

Step into the Forbidden City not just as a visitor, but as a time traveler. This half-day tour combines ticketed entry with engaging storytelling that reveals the hidden lives of emperors, concubines, and courtiers. Perfect for curious travelers who want more than just photos—experience the history, culture, and secrets of Beijing’s most legendary site.

Beijing: Ancient Towers & Cricket King Step 700 years back into the soul of Old Beijing. Historic Echoes: Start at the Bell & Drum Towers. See massive drums and climb up for panoramic views of the grey-tiled Hutong rooftops. Courtyard Life: Enter a private home to practice calligraphy and make dumplings. Enjoy a traditional Beijing soul food light lunch served in a quiet, local courtyard. The Cricket King: Meet a renowned Cricket Master in person. Discover this unique Lao Beijing tradition and the legends of these tiny "warriors." Rickshaw Journey: In Shichahai, board a rickshaw through winding alleys. See the real, unfiltered daily life of families living in historic courtyards. Finale: We end at Yandaixiejie, an 800-year-old street famous for artisan shops and street food. Great for gifts! Arrival: Set DiDi to YaoJi ChaoGan Gulou (姚记炒肝鼓楼店). Face the shop, take the alley to your left, walk 1 min to the Drum Tower (鼓楼) gate.

Most visitors see Beijing's famous sights, but miss its true soul in the ancient hutongs, family-run eateries, and centuries-old rhythms. This is the Beijing we reveal. ✔ Beyond the Guidebook: Skip tourist traps. Your local expert unlocks hidden entries, untold stories, and authentic flavors of real Beijing life. ✔ Perfectly Curated: This 3-hour walk blends must-see history (like the 600-year-old Drum Tower) with hidden gems (a temple turned art space), woven together with captivating narratives. ✔ Eat Like a Local: A true food journey. Start with unlimited Pork & Scallion Buns at a legendary spot; end with a halal feast of crispy beef pie and sweet fried cakes most tourists never find. ✔ Immersive, Not Just Observational: Feel Beijing by wandering a lively market, peeking into a hutong brewery, and standing at the ancient Grand Canal’s endpoint—understanding the city’s past and present.

•Guided tour of the Forbidden City with a licensed English-speaking guide who brings 600 years of imperial history to life •Authentic Hutong food tasting: savor iconic Beijing flavors including Yao Ji steamed buns, Zhajiang noodles, fried spring rolls, and pea cake — this IS your meal, no separate lunch needed •Hike the Mutianyu Great Wall with far fewer crowds than Badaling •Door-to-door private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle with complimentary water throughout the day •All entrance tickets, private transfer, and Hutong food tastings are 100% included •Accommodates groups from 1 to 15 travelers — perfect for families, friends, and corporate outings

Make the most of your time on land on this private half-day shopping shore excursion to Tianjin. Get picked up directly at the cruise terminal then travel by private vehicle to the markets of your choice, where your guide will help you shop. Upgrade to include a tasty Peking duck lunch before your return to the cruise ship.