Why choose this Beijing tour ?

Welcome to Catherine’s home!
You will be part of her family in this experience and feel the local people’s hospitality from the start.
Market is always an interesting place to see local people’s life, where Catherine will show you the traditional pastries, local seasoning, health tea and infusion explaining their functions.
You will learn how to prepare home-made hotpot and two more delicious local dishes for lunch with the help of the hostess.
During this fun local family visit, you also have an opportunity to speak to their kids in English, Chinese or even by body language! This surely is a great cultural dining experience as part of your stay in Beijing.



Make the most of your Beijing adventure

What makes Private Beijing Local Family Hot Pot Cooking Experience a unique experience ?

9:00 Your private driver will meet you in your hotel lobby in the morning.
9:30-10:00 Prior to visiting the local family, your hostess will show you around the local wet market nearby.
10:30-12:30 Upon arrival to the local family home, you will start preparing your own Hotpot. Family hot pot food is a team party fun meal! Someone do cleaning, someone do cutting, someone prepares to smash garlic and dipping sauce, etc. Then all people sit around the table enjoy delicious hot pot with everyone’s efforts!
Hotpot is not the only food we are going to taste for lunch, will also learn how to cook two more delicious dishes to make the meal with more local flavors (Kung Pao Chicken and Sour Sweet Pork or scrambled egg with tomato; Sauteed soy sauce cabbage or green bean pork).

13:00-14:00 Interesting topics are always talked about at the table. Drinking some tea, the hostess will share you her personal experience and would be very glad to hear your story as well.
Please make your favorite choice upon booking, and you must advise if you have any food allergies or special food requests in advance.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Pls inform us your food allergy


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • Private Beijing Local Family Hot Pot Cooking Experience
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    Option 1: Tour starts at 08:00 in the morning.
    Pickup included
  • All the Drinks
  • Gas, toll & parking lot fees
  • Lunch or Dinner
  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
  • Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver

Not Included

  • Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)

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Special Instructions:

    • Dress code is smart casual
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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  • This Tour is Provided by Catherine Lu Tours.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.