Beijing’s hutongs are the soul of the city—but most tourists only scratch the surface, herded into overcrowded lanes where the authentic local vibe gets lost in the crowds. What if you could trade the tourist hordes for the quiet charm of a true Beijing neighborhood, guided by someone who calls these alleyways home? Introducing our Dong Si Area Off-the-Beaten-Path Food Walking Tour—your ticket to experiencing Beijing like a local, one mouthwatering bite at a time. Led by a local guide with intimate, insider knowledge of the area, this tour isn’t just about food—it’s about stepping into the daily lives of Beijingers, exploring hidden corners few visitors ever find, and savoring 20+ authentic tastes you won’t find in any guidebook.

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...