Imperial Cuisine Experience at Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum

Immerse yourself in China's royal culinary heritage at Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum in Beijing. Enjoy the 'Chinese Imperial Banquet' experience with live performances, authentic royal dishes, and interactive cultural shows. Explore three themed zones showcasing royal food history, taste imperial delicacies, and witness live cooking demonstrations in a grand museum-restaurant setting.

Highlights

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Exclusive 'Chinese Imperial Banquet' combining 11 royal dishes with live theatrical performances

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Interactive museum with live cooking demonstrations and 1,000+ historical culinary artifacts

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Optional traditional costume experience with 300+ authentic dynasty outfits

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Recognized internationally, having represented Chinese cuisine at Brussels Food Festival

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Unique birthday packages including free costume rental and special decorations

About This Tour

Duration

2 hours

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance

Accessibility

This tour is wheelchair accessible

Skip The Line

Skip the line access at attractions

Description

The Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum, located near Beijing's Siqing Bridge, uniquely blends museum and dining experiences with its 'museum within a restaurant' concept. Divided into three interactive zones - Royal Cuisine History Exhibition, Tasting Experience, and Live Demonstration Area - visitors can explore 1,000+ historical artifacts, watch skilled chefs recreate imperial recipes, and enjoy the spectacular 'Millennium Flavors' culinary theater. The highlight is the 'Chinese Imperial Banquet' experience, where guests savor 11 authentic royal dishes while watching five captivating performances recreating Empress Dowager Cixi's birthday feast. The museum has hosted international dignitaries and offers optional traditional costume rentals (300+ styles from Han to Qing dynasties). Daytime (11:50-13:10) and evening (16:20-17:40/19:20-20:40) sessions are available with VIP or standard seating. Note: The immersive experience features loud performances and interactive elements unsuitable for infants.

What's Included

Admission to all museum exhibition areas
Chinese Imperial Banquet performance (5 shows)
11-course royal cuisine tasting menu
Basic table service during dining experience
Traditional costume rental (additional 150-300 RMB)
Alcoholic beverages
Transportation to/from museum
Personal shopping at museum gift shop

Important Information

Booking Requirements

  • Reservations recommended due to limited seating
  • Not suitable for infants due to loud performances

Session Times

  • Daytime: Check-in 11:28, Show 11:50-13:10
  • Evening: Check-in 16:08/19:08, Shows 16:20-17:40 & 19:20-20:40

Birthday Specials

  • Free costume rental (150RMB value) with valid ID
  • Special table decorations
  • Birthday celebration ceremony

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