Beijing Private Hutong Food Tour with Peking Duck Lunch or Dinner

The journey, in full

While there are many Hutongs to visit in Beijing, most tourists only go to a handful of them which can be overrun with other tourists. On this off-the-beaten-path food walking tour, you will visit the Dong Si Area with a local guide who has intimate knowledge of the surrounding area. Here you will get to experience what it truly feels like to be a local on a more personal level without the crowds. The itinerary and food items included can be tailored to suit the dietary requirements of the guests. Included will be 15+ different food tastings at various diverse locations, such as markets, shops, bakeries, and restaurants. You will visit local haunts, get a chance to meet the owners, and explore historical sites that few tourists have an opportunity to experience. The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes an overview of Chinese culinary habits, a description of different cuisines, and an introduction to selected specialties in the shops. You are encouraged to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like. For adventure foodies we do have food surprise for you, just tell our guide “You are real foodies” Some food tastings you will experience on this tour: Tang Er duo–Fried Sugar cake Ma Hua-Fried Flour Jianbing-Thin Millet flour pancake Beijing Suan Nai–Beijing Yoghurt Baozi–Stemmed dumplings round in shape Roujiamo–Beef in the bread Spicy Hotpot–with either meat or vegetable on sticks Muslim Kebabs -including lamp kebabs, lee, eggplant etc Beijing Snacks Set–around 6-10 different snacks Fu Jian Medicine Soup Moon Cake Fried bread with red beans Baijiu-Chinese liqueur Finally, sit down with the locals for the most popular local dish – Peking duck, accompanied by an ice-cold beer. Peking Duck is originally from Beijing. It is prepared with a kind of fruit tree, so it has a fruity flavor. Its skin is very crispy. You also eat it in a very special way. The duck is divided into three parts and made in three different ways: The first way is the most popular one. The meat is selected from the best part of the duck and is boned. Green onions and dressing are added to make it savory and a little sweet. It is served with thin crepes. You just spread the dressing on the crepe, add some green onions, and roll it up. The second way is to use the part of the duck with less meat. It can be fried with garlic, chilies, ginger, or onions. A third way allows you to make use of the entire duck. You can make soup with cabbage and duck meat with bones. Don’t worry about what to order and how — your guide will provide tips. At the end of the trip you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you with directions or a taxi back to your hotel (At your own expense).