Beijing Night Tour for Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck

Beijing, as a vibrant metropolis and the cultural center of China, comes alive at night with a plethora of shows and performances. Don’t know which to choose to maximize your night in Beijing? Simply come with us to enjoy a show of Chinese acrobatics and then a taste of Peking Duck, both being national treasures that will get you not only feasts for the senses, but also insights into Chinese culture.

At the appointed time in the afternoon, your private guide will meet you at the hotel you booked on your own and then escort you on a taxi ride to the Red Theater. We will catch the acrobatic show performed from 17:30 to 18:30. With you guide by your side, you will acquire expert insights that will transform your experience from simply “wow” to an immersive journey to appreciate culture and art. Wouldn’t that be more fascinating if you realize that those physical feats were actually the heritage evolved through thousands of years? Indeed, acrobatics is a form of folk art in China that can be dated back to the Qin Dynasty (221 - 207 BC). It blends classical Chinese dance, martial arts and daring acts and was so popular that it had once won its way to be performed in the imperial court. Without much ado, now be ready to hop on this spiritual version of the roller-coaster and yell for the athletes! We’ve arranged a seat in the middle of the auditorium, where you will take in the entire stage. As the tickets are sold quickly, if you want a better seat, please book this tour as early as possible.

★ What Will You See in an Acrobatics Show in Red Theater?
In a nutshell, in the Red Theater you will witness all you’ve expected and not: high wire stunts, plate spinning, chair stacking, impossible contortionist acts... performances that make you heart stop for their balance and death-defying feats. Particularly the finale act, where seven motorcyclists ride in a small cage, will leave your jaw dropped! Just note that the repertoire may change. Chinese acrobatics training has an emphasis on strength in waist and legs, which you can try to perceive during the display.

Out of the theater, we will have a taxi ride for Quanjude Restaurant to have dinner and taste Peking Duck. Your guide will be there to unveil the dish’s cultural significance, preparation intricacies, and the dining etiquette involved. As it takes a meticulous long process to make the duck, we will order it beforehand for you to enjoy it the moment you sit in the restaurant. Do you know that the bird dish was a favorite on the table of Ming and Qing (1368 - 1912) emperors and notabilities? Normally there are twenty steps to make it, but in Quanjude, the 160-year-old brand, the process involves thirty! Not to mention the requirement for a master chef. So you know why it was only served to the rich and the picky. Speaking of the making process, besides duck selecting and seasoning, the most crucial and interesting step is pumping air in between the skin and fat to separate them, allowing the meat to render out and the skin to be crispy during roasting. Also engaging is how the cook cuts the duck into small pieces, which is a skill of its own. Wrap the slices in a crepe with julienned scallions, cucumbers and sweet sauce, and enjoy a mouthful world of textures and flavors!

At last, your guide will escort you again on a taxi to your hotel. Farewell! If you want to delve into more of Beijing, maybe extend this trip and inspire us with your preferences to customize this itinerary until it suits you best.