Forget fine dining - if you truly want to know a city, follow the smell of crispy pancakes and sweet rice cakes down its narrow alleyways.
On this walking tour, you’ll step into the everyday rhythm of local Beijing life: from bustling street corners with sizzling snacks to the quiet courtyards where stories hide in the bricks. Discover the real Beijing through its food.
📸 Tour Highlights
✅ Wander through authentic hutongs and learn about their hidden symbolism
✅ Visit a traditional courtyard preserved from old Beijing
✅ Taste 6+ classic street foods with deep cultural roots
✅ Discover a local fresh market - no filters, just real life
✅ Guided by English-speaking locals who grew up here
🏮 Why You Should Join
🔍 Get Off the Guidebook Grid
Dive into the real old Beijing—far from the tourist traps. Discover hidden hutongs, preserved courtyards, and their traditions
🥟 Eat Like a Local
You’ll sample snacks that locals have been eating for generations—from smoky Jianbing and creamy jarred yogurt to fermented mung bean juice (it’s a love-it-or-hate-it classic).
🧱 Uncover Secret Stories in Stone
Your local guide will reveal the meanings behind centuries-old stone carvings, architecture, and the former lives of the residents who once called these alleys home.
🛒 End in a Classic Market
Our final stop is a lively, down-to-earth fresh market packed with color, noise, and character. This is where local life unfolds.
🍢 What You’ll Taste
Zongzi (Sticky rice dumplings, savory or sweet, wrapped in bamboo leaves)
Jianbing (Crispy street pancake with egg, sauces & crunch)
Beijing Yogurt (Served in a traditional ceramic jar - don’t forget to return it!)
Donkey Roll (Ludagun) (Red bean wrapped in glutinous rice and rolled in soy flour)
Fried Dough Rings + Mung Bean Juice (A love-it-or-hate-it Beijing classic)
Note: Vegetarian options available upon request!
🗺 Tour Details
🕒 Duration: 3 hours
👥 Group size: 2–8 guests
👶 Kids under 16: $30
Message us to book in children
📍 Meeting point:
Dongsi Hutong Museum, No.77 Dongsi Sitiao
📍 End point:
Zhaojunsheng Vegetable Market
🎒What’s Included:
✅ English-speaking local guide
✅ Local snack tastings
✅ Access to a traditional courtyard
❌ What’s Not Included:
🚗 Transport to/from meeting point
💰 Personal expenses & tips
📌 Important Notes
💰Please bring cash or WeChat Pay for extra snacks or market purchases
👟Comfortable walking shoes and light weather protection recommended
🧑🤝🧑🏼Tour requires minimum 2 people to run
Not suitable for kids under 1
📲 The guide will contact you 24h before departure to confirm details. Need help finding the meeting point? Just message us - we’ll get you there.
*Cancellation Policy:
▪ 72h+ before: Full refund
▪ Less than 72h: No refund
Forget fine dining - if you truly want to know a city, follow the smell of crispy pancakes and sweet rice cakes down its narrow alleyways.
On this walking tour, you’ll step into the everyday rhythm of local Beijing life: from bustling street corners with sizzling snacks to the quiet courtyards where stories hide in the bricks. Discover the real Beijing through its food.
📸 Tour Highlights
✅ Wander through authentic hutongs and learn about their hidden symbolism
✅ Visit a traditional courtyard preserved from old Beijing
✅ Taste 6+ classic street foods with deep cultural roots
✅ Discover a local fresh market - no filters, just real life
✅ Guided by English-speaking locals who grew up here
🏮 Why You Should Join
🔍 Get Off the Guidebook Grid
Dive into the real old Beijing—far from the tourist traps. Discover hidden hutongs, preserved courtyards, and their traditions
🥟 Eat Like a Local
You’ll sample snacks that locals have been eating for generations—from smoky Jianbing and creamy jarred yogurt to fermented mung bean juice (it’s a love-it-or-hate-it classic).
🧱 Uncover Secret Stories in Stone
Your local guide will reveal the meanings behind centuries-old stone carvings, architecture, and the former lives of the residents who once called these alleys home.
🛒 End in a Classic Market
Our final stop is a lively, down-to-earth fresh market packed with color, noise, and character. This is where local life unfolds.
🍢 What You’ll Taste
Zongzi (Sticky rice dumplings, savory or sweet, wrapped in bamboo leaves)
Jianbing (Crispy street pancake with egg, sauces & crunch)
Beijing Yogurt (Served in a traditional ceramic jar - don’t forget to return it!)
Donkey Roll (Ludagun) (Red bean wrapped in glutinous rice and rolled in soy flour)
Fried Dough Rings + Mung Bean Juice (A love-it-or-hate-it Beijing classic)
Note: Vegetarian options available upon request!
🗺 Tour Details
🕒 Duration: 3 hours
👥 Group size: 2–8 guests
👶 Kids under 16: $30
Message us to book in children
📍 Meeting point:
Dongsi Hutong Museum, No.77 Dongsi Sitiao
📍 End point:
Zhaojunsheng Vegetable Market
🎒What’s Included:
✅ English-speaking local guide
✅ Local snack tastings
✅ Access to a traditional courtyard
❌ What’s Not Included:
🚗 Transport to/from meeting point
💰 Personal expenses & tips
📌 Important Notes
💰Please bring cash or WeChat Pay for extra snacks or market purchases
👟Comfortable walking shoes and light weather protection recommended
🧑🤝🧑🏼Tour requires minimum 2 people to run
Not suitable for kids under 1
📲 The guide will contact you 24h before departure to confirm details. Need help finding the meeting point? Just message us - we’ll get you there.
*Cancellation Policy:
▪ 72h+ before: Full refund
▪ Less than 72h: No refund
