Beijing Market Shopping, Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck Dinner
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Beijing's bustling markets
- Witness a captivating acrobatic show
- Savor authentic Peking Duck dinner
- Experience local culture firsthand
- Enjoy a guided tour with expert insights
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided market shopping tour
- Acrobatic performance tickets
- Peking Duck dinner at a local restaurant
- Personal shopping expenses
Itinerary
You will pick-up around 12:30pm in your hotel lobby. The first place you will visit Panjiayuan flea Market. For many foreign tourists to Beijing, Panjiayuan Market is a must see activity. As the largest antiques market of its kind both in China and Asia. The Panjianyuan Market is made up of more than 3,000 individual stalls covering 48,500 square meters, which is really a market for everyone to visit, even Hilary Clinton had shopped here. There are all kinds of souvenirs are available for sale as well as some reproductions from the late Qing Dynasty and real stuff from the Cultural Revolution era.
Later, you will visit Hongqiao Pearl Market. Hongqiao Pearl Market is a Beijing shopping favorite, not because it is relax but because it has anything you want to find, such as antiques, jewelry, clothes, food, souvenirs, gifts, toys, shoes etc. You will not only have tea tasting and also bargaining here. Your tour guide will help you with bargaining too.
Then you will enjoy the Peking Duck dinner. Which is one of the most important things in Beijing. It has been prepared since the imperial era. Its roast by fruit tree. The meat is very crisp thin skin, and the meat is tender. Sliced in front of the diners by the cook. Ducks bred specially for the dish are slaughtered after 65 days and seasoned before being roasted in a closed or hung oven. The meat is eaten with spring onion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce with pancakes rolled around the fillings. Sometimes pickled radish is also inside, and other sauces (like hoisin sauce) can be used.
After the dinner, you will enjoy the Acrobatic show. • Acrobatic show: It is a once life time culture experience from China. The ancient art of Acrobatic gets a theatrical makeover in a show.It's big, bold colorful, spectacle on a grand scale of 50 performers, heart-poundingly exciting, with gut-busting energy. (Middle section row 13-21 Seat) After show is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing City.
Important information
Know before you book
- Acrobatic show seating is subject to availability.
- Peking Duck dinner is served family-style; dietary restrictions may not be accommodated.
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the market tour.
- Bring cash for personal shopping expenses.
- Be prepared for a lively and crowded market environment.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
- Infant Seats Available
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Traveler reviews
A Memorable Peking Duck experience
This is a great experience! The tour guide Jerry made this tour very memorable. Why? He was funny. No pressure. Left it to us at one stage in the tour to suggest what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. He said 'your're on holiday. No rush. Take it easy". The private car picked us up from the hotel on time. There were 3 of us. My wife and I and Jerry. The market tour was ok. Took us to an old antique market and an old popular chinese market where they sold jade and other ornaments. We told Jerry we were keen to see some watches, handbags and clothing. He took us to the right market. Huge place. The highlight of the tour was the amazing acrobatic show in the Red Theatre. The acrobats were incredible and the finale was worth waiting for. Very talented acrobats! Then came the Peking Duck dinner. It was the best Peking duck we've ever had. The ambience was great. Amazing and tasty food. Jerry knows how to pick the right restaurants. We only paid once which included the acrobatic show and the dinner which included other dishes as well. We had cauliflower done in a way I had not tasted before. It was delicious. We also had Kong Po Chicken which was very delicious and local beer in addition to the duck. He gave us a demo of how to prepare the Peking duck. It was a great 6 hrs to spend. We were then dropped off at the hotel at around 6.30pm. Stuffed and happy. Very relaxing day and great fun, laughter and food. I would strongly recommend it.
An Amazing Peking Duck Experience
This is a great experience! The tour guide Jerry made this tour very memorable. Why? He was funny. No pressure. Left it to us at one stage in the tour to suggest what we wanted to do and where we wanted to go. He said 'your're on holiday. No rush. Take it easy". The private car picked us up from the hotel on time. There were 3 of us. My wife and I and Jerry. The market tour was ok. Took us to an old antique market and an old popular chinese market where they sold jade and other ornaments. We told Jerry we were keen to see some watches, handbags and clothing. He took us to the right market. Huge place. The highlight of the tour was the amazing acrobatic show in the Red Theatre. The acrobats were incredible and the finale was worth waiting for. Very talented acrobats! Then came the Peking Duck dinner. It was the best Peking duck we've ever had. The ambience was great. Amazing and tasty food. Jerry knows how to pick the right restaurants. We only paid once which included the acrobatic show and the dinner which included other dishes as well. We had cauliflower done in a way I had not tasted before. It was delicious. We also had Kong Po Chicken which was very delicious and local beer in addition to the duck. He gave us a demo of how to prepare the Peking duck. It was a great 6 hrs to spend. We were then dropped off at the hotel at around 6.30pm. Stuffed and happy. Very relaxing day and great fun, laughter and food. I would strongly recommend it.
Wonderful experience
Lucy was a great guide. We went shopping at a local market with lots of beautiful things to buy. Afterwards we went to a pearl market where you could also buy electronics, Bags and typical objects from Home decoration. We watched a spectacular acrobatics show and finished With a traditional dinner Peking duck.