Beijing can feel like a fortress – its vastness, history, and language barrier often hide the city’s real heartbeat. For a few hours, we’ll unlock that fortress, taking you deep into the hutongs where the morning bustle unfolds just as it has for generations.
With at least six different stops, from hole-in-the-wall breakfast joints to a Michelin recommended restaurant, you’ll sample over a dozen local favorites, mingling with neighbors as dogs trot off for playdates and uncles stroll by with birds in cages. Peeking into doorways adorned with old horse ties and family shrines, you’ll see how Beijing’s past and present stand side by side. Join us as we pull back the curtain on authentic hutong life and taste the true flavors of this incredible city.
📸 Tour Highlights
Message to book different group sizes, with/without children
hello@eventuruschina.com
🗺 Tour Details
🕒 Duration: 3 hours approx
👥 Group size: 2-10 people
Start Time: Daily, 9am
Meeting Location:
This tour starts at the National Art Museum Subway Station. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Discover Beijing Comfort Food
Meet Mr. Yu who serves up childhood memories in the form of crispy sesame flatbread stuffed with beef, alongside a warming bowl of tofu pudding – proof that good taste never goes out of style.
Explore a Local Market
Step into this factory-turned-market brimming with fresh veggies, spices, and neatly sliced meat. We’ll make a stop at Aunt Jie’s stall for some zongzi: glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with seasoned pork and wrapped in bamboo leaves – handmade from her family’s generations-old recipe.
Brace Yourself for Douzhi
This tangy, fermented mung bean soup might just top your personal “weirdest foods” list (love it or hate it, you won’t forget it!). This popular spot has earned a Michelin nod and is the place to get a true taste of Beijing’s boldest tradition.
Learn Hidden Hutong Secrets
Wander historic lanes and discover the secrets hidden in doorway pillars made of stone, the meaning of color-coded street signs, and how to tell how many families live inside each courtyard (plus so much more)!
Try Jianbing with a Twist
Tucked into a literal hole-in-the-wall, this shop crafts one of the city’s favorite jianbing (think “Chinese burrito”), staying true to its roots with a classic mung bean batter while adding a cheesy twist – perfectly blending tradition with innovation.
Beijing's Imperial Treats
From Pea Jelly & Donkey Rolls, once relished by emperors, to tangy Hawthorn Cake, this 80 year old shop celebrates Old-Beijing’s sweet traditions.
📌 Important Notes
Please bring cash or WeChat Pay for any personal purchases
Comfortable walking shoes
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegans, gluten-free or travellers with severe allergies.
We will walk around 2.2 miles/3.5km
This tour’s price applies to all people ages 4 and over (3 and under are free).
See Eventurus’ other food tours here
*Cancellation Policy:
▪ 48h+ before: Full refund
▪ Less than 48h: No refund
Beijing can feel like a fortress – its vastness, history, and language barrier often hide the city’s real heartbeat. For a few hours, we’ll unlock that fortress, taking you deep into the hutongs where the morning bustle unfolds just as it has for generations.
With at least six different stops, from hole-in-the-wall breakfast joints to a Michelin recommended restaurant, you’ll sample over a dozen local favorites, mingling with neighbors as dogs trot off for playdates and uncles stroll by with birds in cages. Peeking into doorways adorned with old horse ties and family shrines, you’ll see how Beijing’s past and present stand side by side. Join us as we pull back the curtain on authentic hutong life and taste the true flavors of this incredible city.
📸 Tour Highlights
Message to book different group sizes, with/without children
hello@eventuruschina.com
🗺 Tour Details
🕒 Duration: 3 hours approx
👥 Group size: 2-10 people
Start Time: Daily, 9am
Meeting Location:
This tour starts at the National Art Museum Subway Station. An email will be sent with meeting location details immediately after booking.
Discover Beijing Comfort Food
Meet Mr. Yu who serves up childhood memories in the form of crispy sesame flatbread stuffed with beef, alongside a warming bowl of tofu pudding – proof that good taste never goes out of style.
Explore a Local Market
Step into this factory-turned-market brimming with fresh veggies, spices, and neatly sliced meat. We’ll make a stop at Aunt Jie’s stall for some zongzi: glutinous rice dumplings stuffed with seasoned pork and wrapped in bamboo leaves – handmade from her family’s generations-old recipe.
Brace Yourself for Douzhi
This tangy, fermented mung bean soup might just top your personal “weirdest foods” list (love it or hate it, you won’t forget it!). This popular spot has earned a Michelin nod and is the place to get a true taste of Beijing’s boldest tradition.
Learn Hidden Hutong Secrets
Wander historic lanes and discover the secrets hidden in doorway pillars made of stone, the meaning of color-coded street signs, and how to tell how many families live inside each courtyard (plus so much more)!
Try Jianbing with a Twist
Tucked into a literal hole-in-the-wall, this shop crafts one of the city’s favorite jianbing (think “Chinese burrito”), staying true to its roots with a classic mung bean batter while adding a cheesy twist – perfectly blending tradition with innovation.
Beijing's Imperial Treats
From Pea Jelly & Donkey Rolls, once relished by emperors, to tangy Hawthorn Cake, this 80 year old shop celebrates Old-Beijing’s sweet traditions.
📌 Important Notes
Please bring cash or WeChat Pay for any personal purchases
Comfortable walking shoes
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour can accommodate vegetarians, but not vegans, gluten-free or travellers with severe allergies.
We will walk around 2.2 miles/3.5km
This tour’s price applies to all people ages 4 and over (3 and under are free).
See Eventurus’ other food tours here
*Cancellation Policy:
▪ 48h+ before: Full refund
▪ Less than 48h: No refund
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