15 Dining Experiences in Beijing to Build a Day Around

1.Old Beijing Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · from $75Our pick

Explore Beijing hutongs through hotpot, dumplings, sauced meats, beer, and rice wine on this intimate three-hour Old Beijing dinner tour.

“Where do I start? How about with the guides Eric and Kelly. They hail from Canada and USA respectfully, but are fluent in Chinese and English. Our group was promptly met at the Beijing Subway Line 5 Beixinqiao stop, and this was both easy and awesome. Don't worry about using the subway the best option due to massive traffic, as it is very easy and cheap 4 Chinese Yuan in each direction. I have attached a map to give you a sense of the system. For those who have any anxiety about train systems, focus on the Last stop on a particular line that you want to travel to, and…”

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2.4-Hour Private Illuminated Beijing Tour with Authentic Chinese Dinner on Hutong Street

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $115

See Beijing by night on a private tour with hutong dinner, Tiananmen Square, Olympic Park, Houhai, hotel pickup, and an English-speaking guide.

“John was very instructive and attentive. Great introduction to Beijing , including nice dinner with the traditional duck.”

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3.Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $173

See Shanghai by night with VIP Huangpu River views, a private guide, and a Din Tai Fung soup dumpling dinner.

“Sunny is a wonderful guide. Our group (traveling for business) had a fantastic time. Highly recommended this tour!”

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4.Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 18 reviews · 2 - 8 hours · from $54

Review of Beijing’s private Temple of Heaven tour, with flexible options for acrobatics, Peking duck, the Forbidden City, and more.

“Absolutely fantastic tour! Mina, our tour guide, made this experience perfect. First, she made it convenient to meet her outside the gate and had all tickets ready for different attractions within the temple of heaven. Her tour was both enjoyable and educational, and at an appropriate pace, showing us the key highlights and responding to all our questions. At the end, she was kind enough to recommend places for food and shopping in Beijing. Overall, it was an excellent experience and would definitely recommend.”

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5.Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $268

Review of Beijing’s imperial dinner at Bai Jia Da Yuan, opera, Olympic lights, and a Houhai bar stop, with honest tips on price and timing.

“Lily was a tour guide, she was already waiting in the lobby when we came downstairs. When we arrived at the Restaurant it began to rain and the driver pulled an umbrella for us to use. Lily order for us and made wonderful choices, Read more”

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6.Beijing Evening Tour: Chaoyang Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $138

Review of Beijing’s evening acrobatic show and Peking Duck dinner, with private pickup, guide service, timing advice, value tips, and FAQs.

“This is wonderful tour that i have made with my parents and children. We enjoy the Acrobtic show,my parents expected longer show, it means they love it so much. Peking Duck dinner at beautiful restaurant and all dishes are so special. Our tourguide Maggie is awesome. We enjoy the time with her so much.”

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7.Beijing Hutong Dinner and Beer Walking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $99

Explore Beijing’s Gulou hutongs with local food, hot pot, street snacks, craft beer, history, and guide Lan in a private 3.5-hour tour.

“Our guide Lan was great, very hospitable and caring. Great food spots, perfect dive into Beijing night life.”

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8.Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $72

Pair Beijing’s Red Theater acrobatics with local Peking duck, practical guidance, private pickup options, and helpful tips for a four-hour evening.

“Akrobatik Show hätte 6 Sterne verdient Das Restaurant mit Peking Ente allerdings maximal 2 Sterne Guide Miko hat sich mit uns sehr viel Mühe gegeben!”

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9.Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Review of a private Beijing tour covering Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, hutongs, imperial dining, and the Drum Tower.

“Ok- this tour was just wonderful fun and the lunch was amazing. Our tour guide, Angie, made the day. Her English was perfect - her pace for the day just gave us time to enjoy our surroundings and relax. Would do the tour again -- provide Angie was the guide.”

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10.Mutianyu Great Wall Private VIP Tour with Peak Restaurant Dining and Cable Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $308

Review of Beijing's private Mutianyu Great Wall tour, with cable car or toboggan rides, Peak Restaurant lunch, hotel pickup, and practical tips.

“My family members had a great time on the above tour. Our guide Coco was extremely attentive and ensure we are paced comfortable through out the entire tour. Taking care of all tiny details and assisting us to take beautiful memorablRead more”

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11.Top Michelin Vegetarian Restaurant Reservation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours · from $7Best value

Reserve Beijing’s Michelin-starred Jing Zhaoyin for plant-based cuisine, low-oil dishes, and a refined meal near the Forbidden City.

“Great food, great service, I had a wonderful night! Recommended.”

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12.Private Tour to Pearl Market Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Review of Beijing’s private Pearl Market tour with Peking duck dinner, Red Theatre acrobatics, hotel pickup, pricing, seats, and practical tips.

“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”

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13.Beijing Night Tour with Acrobatics Show & PekingDuck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours · from $192

See Beijing by night, enjoy an acrobatics show, and share a Peking Duck dinner with hotel pickup on this five-hour private tour.

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14.Beijing Traditional Hot Pot Dinner and VIP seated Acrobatic show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $252

Enjoy Beijing by night with a VIP acrobatics show, Yunnan dinner, private transport, and a guided walk around lively Houhai Lakes.

“unfortunately, the weather was very rainy, even though a good tour and weather-partly a new experience”

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15.Half Day Tour:Market Shopping Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $148

Review of Beijing’s private half-day tour with market bargaining, Peking Duck dinner, hotel transfers, and Red Theatre acrobatics.

“O show e o jantar foram otimos assim com o guia que foi muito simpatico e prestavel os mercados não corresponderam as minhas expectativas”

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