Beijing: Hutong Dumpling Making and Walking Tour
ID: GYG1119270-1720869
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in Beijing's culture with a home-cooked meal, dumpling-making class, and a guided tour of the historic hutongs.
Immerse yourself in the authentic folk customs of Beijing with a visit to a local home in the old hutongs. Experience the warmth of daily life as you knead dough, roll wrappers, and fill dumplings with your own hands, infusing the "flavor of old Beijing" into every touch.
Begin with a home-cooked meal featuring 3-4 classic old Beijing home-style dishes, 1 seasonal vegetable.
Next, learn to make dumplings with guidance from your host. Master the strength for kneading and resting the dough, learn how to roll the wrappers, and master two classic methods of making dumplings: the crescent shape and the goldfish shape.
Boil the dumplings on-site with the host's help and taste the fruits of your labor, paired with seasonings such as vinegar, mashed garlic, chili oil, and old Beijing Laba garlic. Any leftover dumplings will be packed in eco-friendly lunch boxes for you to take away, serving as a "delicious souvenir" of your trip.
Afterward, take an in-depth hutong tour with a local guide. Go deep into the "nooks and crannies" of the hutongs, listen to stories, observe details, and experience the "past and present" of the old Beijing hutongs.
Walk along the banks of Houhai, lined with willow trees, and see old courtyard houses with gray bricks and tiles. Continue to Yandai Xiejie and Nanluoguxiang, where traditional marks from a hundred years ago collide with trendy elements loved by young people today.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Beijing with a home-cooked meal in a local's home
- Learn to make traditional dumplings with guidance from a local host
- Explore the historic hutongs of Beijing with a knowledgeable guide
- Discover the stories and history of the hutongs as you wander through them
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the banks of Houhai, lined with willow trees
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity involves walking through hutongs, so wear comfortable shoes.
The dumpling making class is hands-on, so be prepared to get involved.
The tour will proceed in most weather conditions, so dress appropriately.
INCLUDED
- Home-style meal with fresh local produce
- Dumpling making class
- Guided tour of Houhai, Yandai Xiejie, and Nanluoguxiang
- Local guide familiar with hutong history
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
