Itinerary
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Stop At: Dongsi Hutong, East of Dongsi Beidajie, Beijing China
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 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.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: LongFuSi Jie, Art Gallery Backstreet, Beijing China
Included will be 20+ 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. No chain restaurants here – we will visit mom and pop specialty food shops to try authentic items such as delicious duck necks and sesame cake.
The commentary from your expert foodie guide includes an overview of Chinese culinary habits, a description of different regions cuisine 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"
By staying off the beaten path you will also have a unique chance to support a local community while being entertained by the sights and smells of true Beijing.
Some food tastings you will experience on this tour:
Ma dou fu-Dried fermented mung bean juice
Tang Er duo–Fried Sugar cake
Ma Hua-Fried Flour
Jianbing-Thin Millet flour pancake
LUZHU HUOSHAO- Wheaten cake boiled in meat( pig’s intestine and liver) broth
BAO DU-Quick-Fried Ox tripe
ZHA GUAN CHANG- fried corn flour cakes
Beijing Suan Nai–Beijing Yoghurt
Shaobing -Baked Sesame Seed cake
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, leek ,eggplant etc
Hunan Snacks-Steamed and Fried Cakes made of Sticky Rice
Stinky Toufu --Option
Beijing Snacks Set--around 6-10 different snacks
Fu Jian Medicine Soup
Moon Cake
Fried bread with red beans
Baijiu-Chinese liqueur
And More...
Duration: 2 hours