Beijing Culinary Adventures and Guided Food Tours of Beijing City

Beijing Countryside Cuisine and Silver Pagoda Walk

Set off bright and early in a private coach, stopping for a local-style Beijing breakfast, later a road-side stand selling seasonal fruits or nuts, as we make our way 1.5 hours out of town toward the foothills of Beijing. A beautiful winding drive, we’ll first visit the mostly unknown but gorgeous Yan Shou Si Buddhist Temple. Often enough, you'll be the only visitor among the peaceful setting.

Nearby, a farmer’s lunch of just-picked garden veggies, spring-fed fish from the nearby pond, and mouthwatering free-range chicken. After relaxing on the farm, we’ll continue on to the Silver Pagoda Forest and meander along trails through this hilly valley and among its historic towering structures. Dine nearby at an award-winning farm house restaurant serving hearty, simple, and very authentic dishes.

Optional: Overnight stay at a rustic farmer’s house