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Lama Temple Guided Tour &
Hutong Night Food&Beer Tour

​Discover Beijing’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temple. and best evening flavors with a local guide in one night!

from US$ 89~109.00 / pax

Solo Traveler: $109 / pax

2 Guests: $99 / pax

3+ Guests: $89 / pax

🕒 Daily 3:30 pm / Duration: 4-5 hours

📍 Meeting Point: Exit F of Lama Temple Subway Station

🛕Yonghe Lama Temple Guided Tour (Ticket Included)

🍜 2 Food Stops – authentic hutong restaurants

🍰 1 traditional Beijing snack shop

❤️  1 hidden hutong brewpub

🚶 Beijing Night Walk – explore Lama Temple area

👥 Small Group (Max 6 guests)

 ♥  Early Bird Discount Available (Limited Spots)

Great if you want a mix of history + food in a small group

Why You’ll Love This Lama Temple Tour

✔ Lama Temple– Visit Beijing’s most important Tibetan Buddhist temple.

✔ Authentic Hutong Flavors – Enjoy four carefully selected food stops serving true Beijing hutong dishes.
✔ Traditional Bejing snacks hidden in hutong.

Craft beer - A glass of authentic Beijing craft beer paired with local snacks in Beijing hutong.

Beijing Night Walk – Experience a relaxed evening walk around the Lama Temple area and local alleys.
✔ Local  Guide – Hear fun stories, cultural insights, and dining traditions shared directly by your guide.
✔ Hidden Courtyards & Lanes – Discover the quieter, lesser-known corners of old Beijing.
✔ Small Group Experience – Stay flexible and enjoy a more personal journey with fewer than 6 guests.

Highlights about the Night Food Tour

Itinerary

Meeting Point & Duration

🕒 Duration: 4-5 hours

🚇 Meeting Point: Yonghegong Lama Temple Subway Station (Exit F)

Start with a guided visit to the Lama Temple, which is the largest and best-preserved lama temple of Tibetan Buddhism with influential status in Beijing, and also is the cradle of two great emperors of Qing dynasty—Emperor Yongzheng who once lived there and Emperor Qianlong who was born there.

 

Your guide will walk you through its history, architecture, and daily rituals, explaining incense customs, symbolism, and why locals come here to pray.

 

You’ll explore the courtyards, prayer halls, and towering statues at a relaxed pace, with time to observe worshippers and soak in the atmosphere.

Exterior view of Yonghe Lama Temple in Beijing featured on the Lama Temple food tour itinerary
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Stop 2 - Food Crawl 

Two dine-in spots.

 

A tiny, hidden hutong shop known for its handmade zhajiangmian (Beijing fried sauce noodles) - a small, cozy, almost workshop-style space where you mix thick noodles with rich soybean paste, pork, and fresh toppings yourself.

 

Then we head to a classic local restaurant for authentic Beijing stir-fry dishes - sizzling plates, savory sauces, dumplings, and share-style comfort food that locals grow up eating. It’s warm, casual, and exactly how everyday Beijing dining feels.

Stop 3- Confucius Temple & Imperial College 国子监

After a full meal at two dine-in restaurants, continue walking along Guozijian Street, passing the Confucius Temple and the historic Imperial College.

 

Their tranquil courtyards, ancient stone tablets, and shaded walkways offer a calm contrast to the lively hutong dinner streets nearby — a glimpse of old Beijing’s scholarly heritage.

We gonna explore one traditional Beijing snack shop here, which hidden in hutong.

Confucius Temple and Imperial College on Guozijian Street seen during the Lama Temple food tour
Woman smiling and filming food being served at a lively brewpub counter, with a small crowd gathered under warm indoor lighting.

Stop 4 - Hidden Hutong Brewpub 

End the evening at a hidden hutong brewpub, where locally brewed craft beers are served in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Popular with locals, this cozy spot is perfect for unwinding with a drink while learning about Beijing’s growing craft beer scene and how historic hutong neighborhoods continue to evolve after dark.

What Guests Say About This Experience

Real reviews from guests who joined our Lama Temple hutong & night food tour.

Private dining table with warm red lighting in Beijing, creating an intimate atmosphere for food tours.

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