Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour
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Beijing Imperial Dining Experience at Bai Jia Da Yuan Restaurant with Houhai Lake Bar Tour
By Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service
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$268.00
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Ages 0-99
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Russian, Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish
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- Dinner
- Houhai lake walking tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local tax
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P38- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P38
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- 841vanim0 contributionsAmazing touring experience with guide LucyWe did tour the forbidden city, summer palace and temple of heaven with guide Lucy ! She was just amazing and made our experience so memorable. She is so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. She has good communication skills and speaks excellent English. I would go with Lucy again if I ever visit China.Written September 10, 2024
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- 642sunithat0 contributionsFun entertaining knowledgeable tourist guideLucy is an amazing tourist guide. Today we went on a tour with Lucy to various popular tourist spots in Beijing and she had a detailed explanation and history of all the places we covered. She has lot of knowledge as well. She was very humorous, friendly and accommodative as well. I would definitely recommend Lucy as a tourist guide for the trips.Written September 10, 2024
- 933leemaj0 contributionsAwesome tourFor the tour forbidden city, Lucy was amazing . She has vast knowledge about the traditions and history . She explained everything in an interesting way. Will go with her again if I come back for another tour.Written September 10, 2024
- Climber6370560 contributionsAmazing tour guide!Perfect place, prefect weather and perfect tour guide! Lucy’s made sure we had an amazing time, staying on time, covering all the must see nooks and corners, taking memorable pictures and arranging for authentic lunch… overall it was a great experience!Written September 10, 2024
- JJame10 contributionsBeijing HighlghtsJust finished a wonderful day with Lucy touring Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, summer palace and temple of Heaven. Lucy is an amazing guide. She is very knowledgeable about thee history of each place. She shared many interesting stories which made the trip even more enjoyable and memorable. She has a very engaging and pleasant personality and went out of her way to ensure we enjoyed every aspect of the tour from sightseeing, food to transportation. Five stars to Lucy. I would definitely recommend her servicesWritten September 10, 2024
- hotinw20240 contributionsGreat day visiting the Forbidden City, made better by an excellent Tour Guide. Thanks very much, would use againLily's Beijing Tour Guide was very helpful and easy to contact in booking and arranging meet up for the tour. Our tour guide Daisy brought the Forbidden City to life with her explanations and stories, and it was most helpful and relaxing to be able to follow someone through the maze like Forbidden City and really took the stress out of navigating and finding the right places. Communicating in English was easy and most appreciated. Thank you very much for taking care of usWritten September 9, 2024
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- davisd20240 contributionsGreat way to see Beijing in a day!The tour is a great way to see several main sites in Beijing in a day. Maggie, our tour guide, was excellent. She was very knowledgeable and always willing to assist us. Highly recommend the tour.Written September 8, 2024
- Peter v0 contributionsPerfect way to see the highlights in BeijingSuper experience! Very well guided and arranged. Picked up at my hotel punctual at the agreed time and I must say that I was very happy I choose for a private tour. Both the driver and the tour guide Jerry did everything to make the day special. Maybe a day is too short; especially the Forbidden City is a place I will go back one day but the whole trip was good. Too bad it was cloudy at the Great Wall but I had a great day. Highly recommendedWritten September 7, 2024
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Hazel_PL
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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.
Written December 17, 2019
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jari321
Danville, CA43 contributions
Sep 2019
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.
This tour is recommended, if you want something different.
Written September 26, 2019
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pfernand
Scarsdale, NY6 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
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.
Written August 27, 2018
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Journey181028
Sunderland, UK39 contributions
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.
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.
Written June 11, 2018
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Tuesday247
Bronxville, NY59 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
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!!
Written June 15, 2017
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Is it possible to know the various dishes for dinner before making any purchase?
Written October 20, 2019
I cannot answer definitely. Since we were with our private tour guide, she took care of ordering for us. The only thing we were asked, was if we had any food allergies.
If you plan to book this tour, which was enjoyable, perhaps you can mention some food
choices to your guide before dinner and maybe you would be able to get them. There
may also be a "set" meal for us tourists. Good luck!
Written October 21, 2019
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