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Beijing Food Tour: Peking Duck & Street Eats

24 Hours of BEIJING’S Best Food 🇨🇳 Peking Roast Duck + Hutong Street Food Tour!

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24 Hours of BEIJING’S Best Food 🇨🇳 Peking Roast Duck + Hutong Street Food Tour!
Luke Martin40 min

24 Hours of BEIJING’S Best Food 🇨🇳 Peking. This was filmed by Luke Martin. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

After visiting so many cities in China I've finally made my way to the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing. Where most travellers start their Chinese adventure, I end mine, for now. Beijing did not disappoint. From endless breakfast street foods to the iconic Peking Roast Duck, there is so much to eat in this city!

Beijing did not disappoint. From endless breakfast street foods to the iconic Peking Roast Duck, there is so much to eat in this city!

--- Luke Martin
January 12, 2025, Winter in China

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Luke Martin takes a one-day Beijing food tour with Lost Plate, sampling Imperial beef pie, tofu brains, baozi, buckwheat noodles and an egg-filled pancake in the hutongs. He visits Hometown Palace for Peking duck, including its drying and wood-fired preparation, then goes to the Great Wall. The day ends with Beijing-style hot pot, Jiaozi noodles and spring pancakes. Along with these stops, Luke also tries Jiaozi noodles in a traditional courtyard restaurant and spring pancakes with thin wrappers and several fillings. The tour lets him compare breakfast dishes, soups and signature Beijing cooking over the course of one day.

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24 Hours of BEIJING’S Best Food 🇨🇳 Peking Roast Duck + Hutong Street Food Tour!

Breakfast and Beijing street food

Luke Martin spends a day exploring Beijing with a focus on food. The trip begins with Imperial beef pie and continues through the hutongs, where he tries breakfast foods such as tofu brains, baozi and noodles. He notes similarities with dishes from other provinces and enjoys the range of textures and flavors. The morning includes a noodle dish made with buckwheat and an egg-filled pancake that he compares to a Beijing taco.

With Lost Plate, Luke moves through the old alleyways and sees the city's local breakfast culture. Some dishes are carb-heavy and saltier than food he has tried elsewhere in China. His route includes lamb soup, a slow-cooked broth that is rich and filling. He also visits a traditional courtyard-style restaurant for Jiaozi noodles.

Peking duck, the Great Wall and dinner

At Hometown Palace, Luke sees how Peking duck is prepared. The restaurant dries the duck for 24 hours and uses wine and thyme in the stuffing, then cooks it in a wood-fired oven. He describes the skin as crisp and the meat as tender, served with traditional wraps and sauces. The preparation is part of the meal, along with the taste.

Luke also visits the Great Wall, taking in its views and thinking about its historical significance and scale. The day finishes with Beijing-style hot pot, with a light broth and fresh ingredients, and spring pancakes with thin wrappers and a range of fillings. The itinerary covers an entire day of eating, from breakfast through dinner, with the Great Wall as a break from the food stops. Luke recommends a guided food tour as a way to try dishes and move through the hutongs. The tour combines street food, courtyard restaurants and the well-known duck meal.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: What was your favorite dish?
A: Luke especially liked the Peking duck skin, describing its crunch and the tender texture of the meat underneath.
Q: What surprised you about Beijing’s food?
A: He was surprised that breakfast was so heavy on carbohydrates and that the food was saltier than in other parts of China he had visited.
Q: What is a good way to experience Beijing food?
A: Luke recommends taking a food tour, which helped him navigate the hutongs and try a range of dishes.

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Beijing Food Tour: Peking Duck & Street Eats

After visiting so many cities in China I've finally made my way to the capital of the People's Republic of China, Beijing. Where most travellers start their Chinese adventure, I end mine, for now. Beijing did not disappoint. From endless breakfast street foods to the iconic Peking Roast Duck, there...

Beijing Food Tour: Peking Duck & Hutong Street Eats

Luke Martin's culinary adventure in Beijing, China, is a delightful exploration of the city's diverse food scene. From a vibrant array of breakfast street food to the renowned Peking Roast Duck, Beijing's gastronomic offerings exceeded expectations. The journey is documented with an enthusiastic and engaging tone, making viewers eager to experience the city's culinary delights firsthand. This video promises a captivating visual and narrative experience for food enthusiasts and travel lovers alike.

Attractions in this video: Great Wall, Hutongs