13 Dinner Experiences in Beijing to Book Before You Fly

1.Old Beijing Dinner Tour

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

Meet your guide near Beixinqiao Station at 7 pm for a three-hour walk through Old Beijing’s hutongs, with tastings at local restaurants and food stalls. Expect dishes such as Mongolian-style hotpot and boiled dumplings, a local beer, and a rice wine tasting. Guides vary, and past tours have been led by Shan, Garth, Kelly, and others.

“Lots of great food. In fact too much great food for me to eat all of it. The two guides we had on this tour were very knowledgeable, and having one local guide plus a guide originating from England was a really good combination for giving a good view of Beijing. The notes we were given at the end about where we'd visited were very helpful.”

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

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

Meet an English-speaking guide and driver at your hotel for a private evening drive through Beijing. Start with dinner in a hutong neighborhood, choosing from dishes such as Sichuan food, noodles, and lamb kebabs, then see illuminated landmarks including Tiananmen Square, Houhai, and the Olympic Park. Guides on past outings have included Jay, Lucy, Anson, Alice, and Kevin.

“Met at hotel by Alice and transported in comfortable modern car to sites. Unfortunately it was a rainy night and that put a damper on the tour. First stop Hutong and dinner. Alice was very knowledgeable about its history. Stopped into Hutong restaurant and had an enjoyable dinner. After dinner went touring to food market where there were many things to try. Went to Tiananmen Square and enjoyed the night lights and people. Then off to Olympic Park to see the Bird's Nest but it was not lite up so would pass on that. Then off to Hou Hai lake area and took in the bar scene and again raining…”

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

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

A private guide and driver take you from a central Shanghai hotel to the Bund, then to a 60-minute Huangpu River cruise with VIP seating and dinner at Din Tai Fung. The tour lasts about four hours. Sunny and Mason are among the guides praised for friendly, attentive service. Confirm your hotel’s location and choose an early start if you want an unhurried meal.

“The overall experience was excellent. The guide (Mason) was polite, friendly and takes care of us during the whole tour. Would highly recommend him as the guide to my family and friends if they are to visit Shanghai.”

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

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

Choose a private, 2 to 8-hour Beijing tour centered on the Temple of Heaven, with options for a guide-only visit, private transfers, an acrobatics show, Peking duck dinner, or other major sights. English- and Chinese-speaking guides include Mina, Miko, and Jay, though your guide may differ.

“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

Spend an evening in Beijing with a private guide, dinner in a former Qing palace, short Chinese opera performances, and a night drive past the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. The tour ends with a walk in Houhai’s bar district and a beer. Guides such as Lily have been praised for warm, timely service and helpful dinner choices.

“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

Spend about four hours watching a Beijing acrobatic show and eating Peking duck, with hotel pickup, a private guide, and transport between stops. The show comes first or second depending on the performance time you choose. Guides named in past experiences include Maggie and Lydia, though your guide is not guaranteed.

“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

Follow an English-speaking local guide, including guide Lan on some tours, through Gulou’s old lanes for hot pot, street snacks, a meal at a restaurant run by Chairman Mao’s former chef, and local craft beer. The 3.5-hour private walk includes three food stops and a brewery visit, with views near Shichahai and the Drum and Bell Towers.

“Lan looked after me very well, we had lovely food and explored the Hutongs. Thank you!”

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8.Acrobatic Show with Peking Duck Dinner Private Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide in your hotel lobby, see the Red Theater acrobatics show, then learn how to wrap Peking duck at a local restaurant. Guides such as Jay, Miko, Lucy, Kevin, and Andy have led this tour. The duck dinner and standard transport are extra; private transfers can be selected.

“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

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Houhai’s hutongs, Yandai Xie Street, and Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers with a private guide. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and an imperial-style set meal are included. The boat ride at Beihai operates from April to November, and departure times are flexible.

“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

Leave your central Beijing hotel in a private vehicle for Mutianyu, about 90 kilometers northeast of the city. Your guide joins you for roughly three hours at the Great Wall, where restored sections meet wilder stretches. The price includes admission, a round-trip cable car or chairlift with toboggan, and lunch at Peak Restaurant.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Spend about five hours with a private guide and car, starting at Beijing’s Hongqiao Pearl Market. Get help comparing vendors and bargaining, then have Peking duck at a local restaurant and see a Red Theatre acrobatic show. The package includes dinner, bottled water, transport, and middle-level show seats. Pickup is offered at hotels within the 4th Ring Road.

“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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12.Beijing Night Tour with Acrobatics Show & PekingDuck Dinner

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

Your English- or Chinese-speaking driver-guide collects you at 15:30 for a private five-hour evening in Beijing. Ride past illuminated sights, watch an acrobatics performance, then sit down to Peking Duck sliced in front of you. Hotel pickup and drop-off, the show, dinner, and itinerary activities are included. Bring your passport.

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $252

Spend an evening in Beijing with hotel pickup, an acrobatic show at Chaoyang Theatre, a set-menu dinner at Lost Heaven, and a guided walk around Houhai Lake. An English-speaking service and private vehicle are included. The tour name mentions hot pot, but the dinner details specify a Yunnan restaurant and do not confirm a hot pot meal.

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

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