Tour Style:
Beijing Cusine & Mandarin Learning Tour is a funny and amazing private tour, our local beijing private tour guide willl lead you to explore Hutong area. Get to know how to cook local food that local people daily eat and have the 2-hour basic mandarin class from the local people.
Duration: 6-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities):
cooking class, mamdarin leaning class
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Beijing, train station or airport (based on your requirement)
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Beijing, train station or airport (based on your requirement)
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, WesternUnion, Wechat,Alipay, Wechat
Available: Daily
We offer a range of flexible pick-up options designed to accommodate your travel plans. You can choose from being picked up at your Beijing downtown hotel lobby, train station, or airport, depending on where you are arriving or departing. Our professional team will be ready to greet you and ensure that your transition from one location to the next is smooth and efficient, allowing you to focus on enjoying your trip without any travel-related stress. Our dedicated Beijing local guide will greet you with a personalized "Your Way Holiday" welcome sign. Begin a unique Beijing Study Tour enriched with activities that explore the heart of local culture. Experience the charm of Beijing's traditional hutongs as you participate in a hands-on food cooking session, learning to prepare authentic local dishes. Take in more of the local culture by engaging in Mandarin language learning, guided by experienced tutors who will teach you essential phrases and insights into the language's nuances. Throughout the tour, our guide and driver ensure smooth logistics and personalized attention, ensuring you have a memorable and educational experience exploring Beijing's cultural heritage.
Drive to a local family located in the Beijing Hutong area, where you'll be warmly welcomed by your host upon arrival. Your dedicated guide will accompany you, ensuring a smooth and informative experience. Begin with a brief introduction to Chinese cuisine, providing insights into its rich culinary traditions. Then, join a hands-on cooking session where you'll learn to prepare two different common Chinese dishes and dumplings, spending two hours mastering the art of traditional cooking techniques. This immersive cultural experience offers a unique opportunity to explore Beijing's culinary heritage in an authentic setting.
After lunch, you will have the opportunity to participate in a two-hour basic Chinese language lesson. Mandarin Chinese has become increasingly popular worldwide, drawing foreigners to China to explore its language and culture. Beijing, renowned for its standard Mandarin, offers an ideal environment for learning and practicing the language. Your session will be guided by experienced tutors who will introduce you to essential phrases and provide insights into Mandarin's nuances. This rewarding experience not only deepens your understanding of Chinese culture but also enhances your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations while exploring the lively city of Beijing.
Upon concluding the tour, your dedicated guide and driver will ensure your safe return to your hotel in Beijing. Throughout the day, they have provided smooth logistics and personalized attention, enhancing your exploration of Beijing's cultural and culinary treasures. As you relax on your journey back, reflect on the memorable experiences and newfound insights gained during your immersive Beijing Hutong Tour with Special Food & Drink Tasting.
To ensure your Beijing Study Tour with Hutong Food Cooking & Mandarin Learning is truly enriching, we offer a curated selection of unique activities that complement your experience. Immerse yourself in local life through immersive cultural experiences, enjoy captivating performances showcasing Chinese artistry, and engage in hands-on activities that deepen your understanding of Beijing's rich heritage. These optional activities are designed to provide a comprehensive exploration, ensuring you gain a profound insight into the diverse facets of Beijing. Choose from the following options based on your interests to enhance your journey.
Ink and Inspiration: The Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Embark on a journey of artistic expression with our Chinese calligraphy workshop. Discover the ancient art of "Shufa," where strokes of ink transform into graceful characters with profound meaning. Under the guidance of our experienced calligraphers, you'll learn the fundamentals of brush handling and ink techniques. From mastering the elegant curves of traditional scripts to exploring contemporary styles, this workshop offers a hands-on experience in the timeless craft of Chinese calligraphy. Whether you seek to convey tranquility in every stroke or explore the dynamic rhythm of ink on paper, this workshop promises to awaken your creativity and deepen your appreciation for the beauty of Chinese culture.
Face Painting Workshop - Discover the Art of Chinese Opera
Unveil the mystery of Chinese opera with a hands-on face painting workshop. Dive into the intricate world of traditional "Gou" face painting, used to depict various characters and emotions in Chinese opera. Our skilled artists will teach you the techniques behind these elaborate designs, allowing you to create your own masterpiece. Whether you choose the fierce expressions of a warrior or the delicate features of a maiden, this workshop promises a creative and unforgettable experience, offering insight into the captivating artistry of Chinese opera.
Beijing Opera performance experience
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tradition of Beijing Opera with our exclusive performance experience. Witness the artistry and vibrant costumes of this classical Chinese opera form, renowned for its elaborate makeup, acrobatic fighting scenes, and emotive storytelling. Our guided tour includes prime seating at a prestigious theater, where you'll enjoy a captivating performance accompanied by expert commentary on the opera's history and significance. Experience the essence of Chinese performing arts in the heart of Beijing, making memories that resonate with the city's cultural heritage.
Acrobatics Performance - Witness the Magic of Chinese Acrobatics
Enjoy an evening of mesmerizing acrobatics at ChaoYang Theater, where your family can marvel at the incredible feats of strength, agility, and precision displayed by talented performers. From gravity-defying stunts to graceful contortions, this dynamic showcase of Chinese acrobatics will leave you in awe. Sit back and enjoy the spectacle as acrobats balance on towering poles, spin delicate plates, and execute breathtaking aerial maneuvers. With each breathtaking act, your family will be transported to a world of wonder and amazement, experiencing the magic of Chinese acrobatics firsthand.
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Personalized Travel Consultant
Experience the best of China with our expert travel consultants by your side. With years of local tourism experience, they are not only professional and knowledgeable but also deeply committed to making your trip unforgettable. Your dedicated consultant will craft a bespoke tour plan tailored to your unique interests, schedule, and budget, offering you the utmost flexibility. From the moment you start planning until the end of your journey, they will be in touch, ensuring every detail is perfect and that your trip runs smoothly.
Exceptional Local Guides
Discover it through the eyes of our exceptional local guides. All certified and experienced, they are passionate about sharing their deep knowledge of attractions, history, and culture. Whether you're interested in hidden gems or popular sites, they know the best places to visit. They can recommend top local restaurants, unique shopping spots, and must-see shows. Beyond just guiding, they provide enriching insights into the history, customs, and authentic daily life, making your experience truly immersive.
Premium Private Transportation
Travel in comfort and style with our premium private transportation. We offer a fleet of air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean, and meticulously maintained vehicles, all less than four years old. Our professional drivers, all locals with over a decade of driving experience, are friendly, courteous, and dedicated to your safety and comfort. Depending on your group's size, we provide a range of vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, business vans (MPVs), and spacious buses, all with ample luggage space.
Authentic Dining Experiences
We prioritize genuine local culinary experiences over pre-arranged tourist restaurants. Our local guides will recommend the best local restaurants where you can savor authentic flavors. This approach ensures you enjoy the freshest, most authentic meals, tailored to your preferences, and experience the true essence of the local cuisine. Whether your dietary needs are vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, or Indian, we have excellent options to make every meal a delightful part of your journey.
Duration：7-8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Tour Style：One day, four Beijing essentials — Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace — with a private English-speaking guide and your own air-conditioned car and driver. Itineraries run daily, take 7–8 hours door to door, and can start from your Beijing hotel, a train station or the airport arrivals gate. Your guide walks you through Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) palace courts with real dates instead of legend, then takes you to a genuine local kitchen for Peking Duck — you order, you pay for what you eat, and vegetarian, halal or lighter meals are easy to arrange. Want to fold in Tai Chi at the Temple of Heaven, a hutong morning market, Peking Opera or Hanfu photos? Just tell us; the car and the day are yours.
Duration：2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Nanluoguxiang, Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace
Tour Style：Two days, one night, six Beijing essentials — with a private English-speaking guide, your own car and driver, and one overnight in a city-centre four-star. Day one: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (3,400-metre red wall, 980 buildings), a hutong lunch stop, the Temple of Heaven, then evening on Nanluoguxiang. Day two: an early start to the Mutianyu Great Wall — cable car up, optional toboggan down — then the Summer Palace and its 728-metre Long Corridor before drop-off at your hotel, station or airport. Tell us if you want to fold in Peking Duck, 798 Art District, flag-raising at dawn, Chinese acrobatics, a street-snack crawl or Hanfu photos.
Duration：3 Days, 2 Nights
Attractions(Cities)：Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Jingshan Park, Summer Palace, Kunming Lake Boat Riding, Nanluoguxiang, Panjiayuan Antique Market, Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest, Water Cube
Tour Style：Three days, two nights in a city-centre four-star, eleven Beijing essentials and a private English-speaking guide, your own air-conditioned car and a professional driver for the whole trip. Day 1: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (3,400-metre red wall, 980 buildings), Jingshan Park for the north panorama over golden roofs, evening on Nanluoguxiang. Day 2: the Mutianyu Great Wall — cable car up, optional toboggan down — back through the city for a walk around the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube lit up. Day 3: the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace with a boat on Kunming Lake, and a slow hour at the Panjiayuan antique market before drop-off at your hotel, station or airport. Lunch isn’t included — your guide takes you to genuine local kitchens and you pay for what you eat.
Duration：5 Days, 4 Nights
Attractions(Cities)：Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest, Water Cube, Qianmen Street, Morning Market, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Nanluoguxiang, Facial Makeup Painting, 798 Art Zone
Tour Style：Five days, four nights in a city-centre Beijing hotel with a private English-speaking guide, your own car and a professional driver. This is the ‘beyond the surface’ version of Beijing — yes, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City (3,400-metre red wall, 980 buildings), Jingshan Park for the golden-roof panorama, the Temple of Heaven and the Mutianyu Great Wall are all in, but the tour also threads in a dawn hutong morning market, a face-painting workshop with a working Peking Opera artist, the 798 Art District’s galleries and cafés, an evening at Qianmen pedestrian street, and a slow look at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube at the old Olympic Park. Lunch isn’t included on purpose — your guide takes you to genuine local kitchens each day and you pay for what you eat. Drop-off on Day 5 at your Beijing hotel, station or airport.
Duration：10+ Hours
Attractions(Cities)：Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum
Tour Style：A long but focused day trip to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Your private English-speaking guide and car meet you at your Xi’an hotel, train station or airport (arrive from Beijing by G-series high-speed rail — 4.5–6 hours, or an early flight if you prefer). Lintong, 35 km east of Xi’an, holds roughly 8,000 life-size clay soldiers, horses and chariots buried with the first emperor Qin Shi Huang around 210 BC and rediscovered by farmers digging a well in 1974 (UNESCO-listed). You’ll cover Pit 1, Pit 2, Pit 3 and the bronze-chariot museum at a proper pace, break for lunch at a local noodle kitchen on your own bill, and finish back at your Xi’an pickup point or the station for the evening train. Total door to door: 10+ hours.
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We had such a great time on the Beijing Study Tour! The cooking class in the hutongs was a highlight—we made some tasty dishes and learned a lot about Chinese cuisine. Plus, the Mandarin lessons were really practical and added a fun twist to our trip. Our guide was awesome, super friendly and knowledgeable. It felt like hanging out with a local friend while exploring the city. If you’re looking for a fun way to learn and experience Beijing, this tour is definitely worth it!