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

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  • Duration: 4 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Beijing, China
  • Product code: 26448P38
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Your private guide will pick up in your hotel around 5:30pm, and you will be transferred to Bai Jia Da Yuan restaurant directly.

Bai Jia Da Yuan was built in 300 years ago, and it was the Prince Palace in Qing dynasy. Over than 50 hectares, full of beautiful pavilions, terrace, towers, corridors, trees, flowers and water pond. It's not only a restaurant but also a protected culture heritage by the government. After waking to Bai Jia Da Yuan, you will immediately step back to the history. Everyone wears Chinese ancient garment to serve you, and you will be around by concubines palace maids and eunuchs which you never experience before. The performance starts at 7pm. Imagining yourself as the emperor or empress for the night!

After your wonderful dinner, your Beijing night tour starts!  Your guide will take you to Houhai Lake Bar area, and you will pass by famous Birdnest (National Olympic Stadium), Water Cube, Drum tower and Bell Tower, and more! You surely will enjoy the night sightseeing of the city.

In Houhai Lake area, there are more than 200 bars along the lake.You will see very beautiful landscape there during the night. Then, you will choose a bar to sit down, and enjoy one bottle complementary beer. After 1 hour in the bar, your tour guide will send you back to your hotel. If you wish to stay longer, you will take taxi back to your hotel on your own arrangement.


Inclusions

  • Dinner
  • Bar tour
  • One bottle beer in Houhai bar
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local tax
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Traveler pickup is offered
You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby

Departure time

05:30 PM

Duration

4 hours(approx.)

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Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible

If you choose to have different language tour guide service other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Stroller accessible

Infants must sit on laps

Infant seats available

Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Most travelers can participate

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : Hazel_PL
Lisa is a patient, helpful and knowledgeable guide. She shares interesting snippets of stories with us. It is definitely an unique experience at 白家大院. We were taken by the gardens, the architecture of the houses, the various performances and the food. We took many photos. Would recommend friends to visit the place.
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Posted On : 2019-12-17


Posted By : Explore795545
Our guide Lisa was warm and welcoming, and she shared many interesting details with us. The location is amazing. The performances were brief but offered a nice mix of artistic styles. The food was just OK. We skipped the bar tour.
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Posted On : 2019-12-01


Posted By : jari321
Taking this tour, was a fun way to experience a bit of old Imperial China. The beautiful gardens and venue were elegant. The staff, all dressed in traditional clothing from the time period, helped lend to an authentic feel. Our guide, Lisa, was excellent. Pleasant and informative, she gave us insight into the past. Though we did not enjoy the food we were served, we still enjoyed the experience. The show which was presented during our meal, was varied and interesting. It gave us a small taste of Chinese Opera, music, dancing and face-mask changing. Afterwards, we were taken on a night tour to see some of the major sites of Beijing including the Bird's Nest. We then did a walking tour in the Houhai Lake Bar area, which was lots of fun. This tour is recommended, if you want something different.
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Posted On : 2019-09-26


Posted By : pfernand
Our host Lisa was the most experienced and professional tour guide in China. She treated us like VIP's all of the way. The experience at the Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant is as opulent and it could have been Imperial Times in China, with outstanding food and a great cultural show. I have never seen anything like it. It was the highlight of our vacation. Transportation was in a luxury van with leather seats and very courteous driver. Without hesitation I recommend this tour and Lily's Beijing Tour Guide Service.
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Posted On : 2018-08-27


Posted By : Anonymous
I went here with my 14 year old daughter. What can I say it was so beautiful. The staff were all in traditional clothing. We were taken for a tour of the gardens before we ate. I’m no Gardner but they were stunning. In fact so beautiful I’ve come home and I’m doing my garden it was such an inspiration. The food was delicious and we enjoyed the show as we ate. Our tour operator was so lovely from Lilly’s tours. We then went for a tor around the lake which was great. Loads to see and very lively. All in all a brilliant night my daughter loved it.
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Posted On : 2018-06-11


Posted By : Joyce A

Good to experience imperial dining. Great food. I opted just for a quick foot tour of the houhai lake bar.


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Posted On : 2017-12-17


Posted By : Christine S

We had been in Beijing for four days but our visit didn't really begin until we took this tour. Jenny showed up right on time and led us through our evening's adventure. Great private van for a smooth ride to the restaurant. The experience was everything we hoped for. Exquisite setting, beautiful staff, delicious food and a great show. Must say that when I walked into the courtyard, it was so beautiful that it took my breath away. Then, as promised Jenny took us on the lake tour, which is really a visit to a lively area next to the lake. Every minute was filled with interesting details and we learned more about Beijing in those few hours than all the books we had read. Jenny becomes your instant friend in Beijing and you know you can trust anything she says. Just a great, great evening. Don't miss it.


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Posted On : 2017-10-09


Posted By : Tuesday247
The Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant followed by Houhai Lake Bar Tour was anything short from outstanding! Lily picked us up from our hotel on time, and were immediately at ease with her pleasant and cheerful personality. Before we dined we had the opportunity to walk throughout the courtyard guided by a beautifully costume dressed woman. The food was exquisite and the flower salad, a work of art. After our wonderful meal we walked the gardens through the lantern-festooned courtyard, absolutely magical! The dinning experience and magnificent performances just left us enamored. We then went to Houhai lake and enjoyed a tasty beer while we listened to live music. Lily really paid attention to every detail of the tour to ensure that we were happy throughout. I cannot say enough of how great our experience was with her. A professional driver, knowledgeable, kind and gracious tour guide this tour will not disappoint. Lily, Orlando and I want to thank you for such an incredible and memorable experience!!
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Posted On : 2017-06-15


Posted By : DrDennyG_B

Lily was our guide for this fun and informative evening out. The dining experience with the show was incredible. From artistic dance to the finer points of the tea ceremony, we stepped back into time. The location is palatial, with exquisite lighting and finely costumed servants, princes, and concubines. The food served is fresh and beautiful.

The Houhai bar area is frequented by locals and provides a romantic environment for a stroll along the river. There is one venue after the next with live music the likes of which we do not get in the US. And there are musical options for every one. Such talent!

We highly recommend this tour - and ask for Lily. She is amazing!!


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Posted On : 2017-03-24


Posted By : Suzanne_E

This tour was amazing and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Lily collected us on time from our hotel and safely returned us at the end of the night.

She was a very helpful, considerate and friendly guide and chose excellent dishes and wine for our dining experience. The restaurant is set in beautiful gardens and the staff dress in traditional dress which adds to the atmosphere. The show had a variety of performers from traditional dancing to a tea ceremony.

After our wonderful meal Lily took us to the bar area along the river and we had a beer and listened to local performers which were very good.

A wonderful night and thank you so much Lily.


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Posted On : 2017-01-29