Tour Style:
Taking a half day cooking tour in Beijing to visit the Beijing Cuisine School,Beijing Wet Market and Daoxiangcun Foodstuffs Store, it will give you the better understanding of the Chinese cuisine and some insight into local life. Spend the time with your guide and meet with locals, you will get a personal experience from how to make dishes, do some shopping at local food market.
Duration: 5 hours
Attractions(Cities):
Beijing Cuisine School, Beijing Wet Market, Daoxiangcun Foodstuffs Store
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)
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In the morning, our friendly Beijing local tour guide will greet you in your hotel lobby, train station, or airport, holding a welcoming "Your Way Holiday" sign. Our guide will be your personal expert throughout the day, offering useful commentary, answering your questions, and ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience. Whether you're starting from a hotel, arriving at the train station, or landing at the airport, our guide and professional driver are dedicated to making your Beijing tour both enjoyable and hassle-free. With their expertise and attention to detail, you’ll receive a personalized and memorable exploration of the city’s highlights, while they assist with any special requests and manage your luggage to ensure a comfortable journey.
Your first stop will be at the renowned Beijing Cooking School, an institution established by Miss Chunyi Zhou in 2006. Originally known as Hutong Cuisine Cooking School, it was renamed in 2013 to reflect its expanded offerings and growing reputation. At this engaging culinary experience, you’ll learn the art of Chinese cooking by learning to prepare 1-2 traditional dishes from start to finish. Under the guidance of expert chefs, you’ll uncover the secrets behind exceptional Chinese cuisine and have the chance to create a dish yourself. This hands-on session not only provides insight into the techniques and ingredients of Chinese cooking but also immerses you in the full richness of Chinese culinary culture. As you savor the fruits of your labor alongside fellow participants, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the flavors and traditions that define Chinese food, making this a memorable blend of learning and taste.
After the hands-on cooking session, you'll get to savor a meal crafted by your own hands. Enjoy the satisfaction of tasting the delicious dishes you prepared, each bite a testament to your culinary efforts. This unique experience allows you to take in fully the flavors of traditional Chinese cuisine, making it not just a meal but a memorable part of your day. The opportunity to enjoy your creations in a relaxed and convivial setting adds a personal touch to the dining experience, making it a truly enjoyable and rewarding conclusion to your cooking adventure.
After lunch, we’ll head to a local wet market, a lively hub of daily life in Beijing. These busy markets are a feast for the senses, offering a wide array of both Chinese and Western fruits and vegetables. As you wander through the market’s lively aisles, you'll encounter colorful displays of fresh produce, aromatic herbs, and exotic ingredients that showcase the rich diversity of local and imported foods. This is where Beijing’s residents come to select the freshest ingredients for their home-cooked meals, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to observe local shopping habits and culinary traditions. The market’s dynamic atmosphere, with its lively vendors and enticing aromas, provides an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Beijing, making it an engaging and immersive experience for any food enthusiast or culture seeker.
The final stop is Daoxiangcun Foodstuffs Store, a storied establishment with deep historical roots dating back to 1895 during the Qing Dynasty. Founded by Guo Yusheng, a talented food artisan from Nanjing, the original "Daoxiangcun Southern Foodstuff Shop" was set up near the Guanyin Temple outside of Qianmen. Known for its exceptional food preparation skills and savvy business acumen, Daoxiangcun has grown from its humble beginnings to become a culinary landmark in Beijing. Today, it boasts nearly a hundred stores across the city, alongside a central logistics hub and over 300 sales outlets. The store is renowned for its wide range of traditional Chinese delicacies, including renowned pastries and snacks, produced in the country’s largest and most advanced food production base. A visit to Daoxiangcun offers a chance to explore a piece of Beijing's rich culinary heritage, showcasing the evolution of a beloved local brand and its continued commitment to quality and tradition.
At the end of the tour, our dedicated guide and professional driver will ensure a comfortable return to your downtown Beijing hotel or a smooth drop-off at Beijing Train Station. If you're heading to the train station or airport, we’ll provide efficient and timely transfer services. Throughout your journey, our guide will assist with any final details and manage your luggage, while our driver handles the logistics for a stress-free experience. We wish you safe travels and a pleasant continuation of your journey, hoping that your time in Beijing has been as memorable and rewarding as you imagined. Whether you're returning to relax at your hotel or catching a train to your next destination, we’re here to ensure a smooth and enjoyable end to your Beijing adventure.
At Your Way Holiday, we strive to enhance the depth and flexibility of your travel experience by offering a range of optional additions to our core tour itineraries. Our itineraries are designed to provide exceptional flexibility, allowing you to tailor your journey according to your preferences. Select from a variety of activities and experiences to enrich your itinerary, ensuring a personalized adventure that perfectly aligns with your interests. With Your Way Holiday, you have the freedom to create a memorable travel experience that is uniquely yours.
Local Morning Exercise at Tiantan Park
It is not easy to get up early for most of travelers, but it's worth to join a local morning exercise at Tiantan Park. One of the more authentic local experiences you can find in Beijing is to wake up early in the morning, around 5am or 6am, and head to one of the local parks to watch the morning exercise. Tiantan Park is the most famous for its morning activities.
Beijing Hutong Breakfast Experience
Wake up early and join us for a local breakfast instead of eating in your hotel, we sample the most authentic and delicious breakfast hiding in plain sight once you get off the crowded roads and into the backstreets. The meandering hutong alleyways bustle with local neighborhood life and delicious food, especially in the morning.
Hutong Home Visiting & Rickshaw Experience
If you are interested in China’s culture and local Beijinger’s life style, you could come to Hutong area. We will arrange home visiting for you where you can learn about the local Beijing lifestyle. In Hutong area you could still see what the old Beijing looks like. You maybe like to walk with dogs in your country, but in Beijing, the local Beijingers like to walk with birds. What's more, a trip through the Hutongs gave you a glimpse of Chinese traditional life, one of the most fun ways to see this is with a rickshaw ride.
Flag-rasing Ceremony Wacthing at Tiananmen Sqaure
Get up early to watch the flag-rasing ceremony live at Tian'anmen Square is a dream shared by most Chinese, it’s worth watching. Chinese people gather around liking making a pilgrimage to watch the five-star red flag rises with the Sun at the same time and to express their love of country. You’ll be touch by the sacred atmosphere. The ceremony lasts around 3 minutes but is hugely popular.
Taste the Authentic Peking Opera Performance
For a taste of the colorful Chinese entertainment scene, you should consider going for a night peking opera performance at Liyuan Theatre, a place presents a unique glimpse into some of the most classic and loved Peking Opera repertoires. You will not only enjoy the authentic peking opera show but also can visit the making- up room to see the performers preparing for the opera show.
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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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