Name: Beijing - Breakfast and Culture Tour
Brand: EastBound and Beyond
Price: 72.0 USD
Availability:  instock

Good Morning Beijing

Beijing Breakfast Food Tour

Explore Beijing's historic streets and Hutongs, stroll past the Drum Tower and a scenic lake, taste iconic local foods like Chinese pancakes, soy milk, fried dough and potstickers, and hear stories behind the dishes and the neighborhood

Small-Group

minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 guests

3 hours

Walk tour

includes ~3 km of walking

Breakfast and desserts included

$40/Adult｜$32/Child

*Adult ages 13 and above, Child ages 4-12

Number of adults (Ages 13+): 1 Adult

Number of children (Ages 4-12): 1 Child

Product variants

* For groups of more than 10, please contact us.

Join us for an exciting food hunt in one of Beijing's most historic neighborhoods! You'll explore lively local streets, visit a traditional wet market, venture into the narrow Hutongs, walk beneath the iconic Drum Tower, and stroll along a beautiful lake - while searching for the most iconic and delicious local foods!

Along the way, you'll taste and hear story behind a variety of classic Beijing breakfast favorites: egg pancakes, potstickers, fresh soy milk, fried dough, Chinese-style yogurt, tea eggs, and many other dishes that locals have enjoyed for generations!

Enjoy delicious Beijing breakfast food at 5 stops, keeping you full for hours

Visit a local wet market and taste fresh Asian fruits at the stalls

A heaven for dough lovers with tastings of many dough-based dishes

Explore Hutongs and a local temple to hear everyday life stories

Stroll by a beautiful lake in the center of the city and learn its history

Admire the Drum and Bell Towers from below and their timekeeping role in ancient China

Local Market

Explore a lively neighborhood market filled with fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, and live fish and seafood. Join the locals as they shop for the freshest ingredients of the day, and taste some fresh fruit right at the stalls

Chinese Pancake Food Stop

Watch a traditional Beijing breakfast pancake made fresh on a hot pan. Soft on the outside and crunchy inside, with egg and flavorful sauce

Soy Milk & Fried Dough Food Stop

A traditional Beijing breakfast trio: fried dough, warm soy milk, and tea eggs soaked in Chinese tea

Hutong Walk

Walk through the narrow hutong alleys and learn about everyday life, old courtyard homes, and the interesting stories of local people

Shichahai Lake/Local Temple (Guanghua Temple)

Stroll along the beautiful Shichahai lakes, a rare waterfront area in central Beijing. Learn the history of this lake when it was connected to one of the most important canals in ancient China

If open, we will step inside a neighborhood temple and see the spiritual side of local life.

Traditional Beijing Dessert Food Stop

Try some classic Beijing sweets made from glutinous rice with red bean paste fillings, soft and chewy

Potsticker Food Stop

Taste freshly made potstickers with a crispy shell and juicy filling - one of Beijing's favorite comfort foods.

Beijing-Style Yogurt Food Stop

Enjoy traditional Beijing yogurt with a silky texture and creamy layer on top

Drum & Bell Towers

Admire the Drum and Bell Towers from below and learn how they helped ancient Beijing keep time for centuries. The nearby square is also great for people-watching

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Group Size
(1) Public group for 2-10 guests (including adults and children ages 3 and above)
(2) For groups exceeding 10 people, please contact us

What is the child pricing policy?
(1) Child pricing applies to children ages between 4-12
(2) Children ages 3 and under are free

How long is this tour
The tour typically lasts 3 hours

How long is the walk
(1) Be prepared for approximately 3 kilometers of outdoor walking
(2) Comfortable shoes are recommended, and an umbrella is suggested if rain is expected

Meeting Point

(1) Location: Exit A2 of Gulou Dajie Station (鼓楼大街站), served by Line 2 and Line 8
(2) Meet your guide in front of the Exit A2 of Gulou Dajie Station, and your guide will wear a brown shirt with logo "Eastbound and Beyond"
(3) Instruction to taxi driver: 鼓楼大街地铁站A2出口

End Point

We will end our tour at Beijing Drum Tower

What's included?

(1)English-speaking tour guide
(2)Enjoy a big traditional Chinese breakfast at five or more stops - all local favorites! The portion would keep you full for hours!
(3)Bottled water
(4) An intimate small-group tour, no more than 10 people

Dietary Requests?

(1)Please communicate all dietary requirements at the time of booking
(2)Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
(3)Please note that this tour may not be ideal for vegetarians, as many of the dishes feature meat. While we will do our best to accommodate, the options for vegetarian guests may be limited
(4)We are unable to accommodate severe allergies, as cross-contamination (e.g., with nuts) is a possibility and we cannot guarantee allergen-free conditions
(5)Please contact us if you have any additional questions on this topic

Cancellation Policy
(1) Guests cancellation: 100% refund is provided for cancellations made at least 24 hours prior to the tour start time. Please note that all website payments are processed through PayPal or PayPal-authorized credit card services, and a 4.4% transaction fee will be applied to your payment. This fee is non-refundable as we are unable to recover such processing costs from PayPal or PayPal-authorized credit card in the event of a cancellation. For example, if you paid $100 using PayPal or PayPal-authorized credit card and cancel your tour at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time, you will receive a refund of $95.60, with a $4.40 processing fee deducted.
(2) Guests cancellation: No refund for cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour start time or in case of a no-show
(3) Tour operator cancellation: if only one guest registers the tour, we reserve the right to cancel the tour at least 24 hours in advance, and you will receive a full refund

What happens if it rains, or the weather is unfavorable?
(1) Tours operate in all weather conditions, so we recommend bringing an umbrella if needed
(2) In rare cases of extreme weather (e.g., hurricanes or dangerous heat), the tour will be canceled at least one day in advance, and a full refund will be provided