[China] Beijing Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Experience: Imperial Palace Dinner (Emperor's Luxurious Experience + Ancient Folk Dance Performance + Museum Visit)
- In the 11 years since its opening, it has received more than 10 million Chinese and foreign guests, including heads of state and diplomatic missions from more than 30 countries.
- Yuxiandu is more than just a restaurant; it's a miniature Qing Dynasty palace museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the history of the Qing dynasty. It perfectly blends the essence of history and cuisine. Stepping into the restaurant, you'll be captivated by the simple and elegant décor, with pavilions, carved beams, and painted rafters, each revealing the refinement of imperial royalty. The restaurant also houses a small museum area displaying replicas of Qing Dynasty court artifacts, clothing, and utensils. While savoring the food, you can also experience that glorious history up close. The magnificent imitation of the palace scene recreates the royal nobility and luxury, allowing you to experience imperial indulgence.
- The performances here are even more wonderful. The actors are dressed in gorgeous palace costumes and dance gracefully. Their eyes are focused and smart. Every movement is full of strength and softness. The light steps and agile postures, combined with the melodious music, make people intoxicated. The singing is melodious and melodious, like the sound of heaven, echoing in the box, bringing a double enjoyment of vision and hearing.
- The performance space is built on a 450-square-meter 360-degree high-definition LED screen, with over 600 different lights, 50 5.1 surround sound systems, over 350 costumes, 130 props, and a cast of over 150 people.
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Exhibit type | Immersive exhibits, Historical exhibits, Traditional culture exhibits |
| Attraction type | History & culture, Traditional house experience |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Additional service & facility | Makeup & hairstyle |
Product Info
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Immersive Palace Environment: The museum, with its carved beams and painted rafters, magnificent palace architectural decorations, and dining areas with bridges, flowing water, pavilions and towers, makes visitors feel as if they are in the royal garden.
Costume Dress-Up Experience: The museum offers thousands of gorgeous costumes from different dynasties. Professional stylists will create makeup and hair styles for you, allowing you to easily transform into an ancient lady or gentleman. You can also take photos in the hygienic and safe dressing area.
Experience Imperial Cuisine: Savor royal dishes inspired by the Manchu-Han Banquet, meticulously prepared by descendants of imperial cuisine. Each dish has its own historical story and allusion.
Royal Food Show: During the meal, a large-scale royal food experience show "Chinese First-Class Banquet" will be performed. The actors will wear gorgeous costumes and bring wonderful visual and auditory enjoyment.
Imperial Cuisine Culture Museum: In a dedicated museum exhibition area, the 5,000-year development of imperial cuisine is displayed through documents, scenes, and real objects, allowing you to understand the cultural heritage of imperial cuisine.
Live Central Kitchen: Visitors can also visit the green and environmentally friendly modern central kitchen through the glass curtain wall and watch the food preparation process in real time.
Menu and Program List
Purchase Notice
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Reminders
If some dishes are unavailable due to seasonality or other force majeure factors, the merchant will replace them with dishes of equivalent value. Please negotiate with the merchant for specific matters.
If you are allergic to the reference dishes or have other dietary restrictions, please note this when placing your order. The operator will try to coordinate alternative dishes for you. Please refer to the final negotiation with the merchant for specific matters.
The large-scale performance of Millennium Taste will start at 11:38 for lunch and 12:10 for the show. The dinner ticket check-in time is 18:28 and the show starts at 18:50. Please arrange your time and arrive on time.
As the "China's Best Feast" performance includes interactive sessions with many people and the volume is loud, it is not recommended to bring infants and young children into the venue.
Children 1.2 meters tall and above are charged the adult price, and those under 1.2 meters are charged half price. They will be served as normal and occupy seats. If you have any questions, please consult us immediately. China Yipin Banquet will not add extra seats.
The store offers an immersive ancient costume experience, with 300 styles and thousands of costumes to choose from! You can arrive at the store 1-2 hours in advance to experience it.
If you need makeup, please arrive at the restaurant between 10:00-11:30 for lunch (according to the order of arrival); please arrive at the restaurant between 16:30-18:30 for dinner (according to the order of arrival)
Makeup customers need to make an appointment in advance and arrive on time at the agreed time after making a successful appointment. Late arrival may not be able to complete your makeup as planned.
We offer different styles of themed makeup on-site. Customers can choose the makeup theme and costumes after they arrive. After choosing, the makeup artist will help them put on the royal costumes. After changing into the costumes, they will start the makeup process. The costumes will be washed and disinfected for each customer. No fitting service is available at this time.
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
- Present your identification (such as passport, etc.)
Experience Location
Location Name: Beijing Yuxiandu Royal Cuisine Museum
Address: No. 117 West Fourth Ring Road North, Haidian District, Beijing, ChinaMonday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Tuesday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Wednesday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Thursday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Friday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Saturday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Sunday 10:00–21:00 (Last Entry Time: 11:00)
Open year-round: lunch 10:00-14:00; dinner 17:00-21:00
Lunchtime ticket check: 11:28; Show time: 12:00; End time: 13:30
Evening show ticket check time: 18:28; performance time: 19:00; end time: 20:30
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Yuxiandu Imperial Palace Dinner features a menu inspired by the grand Manchu-Han Banquet, adapting traditional imperial court cuisine for a modern palate. Signature dishes include the Forbidden City Date Wood Roasted Duck, known for its sweet, crispy skin and tender meat. Another notable dish is the fragrant Fushou Shuangquan, a nutritious offering made with a variety of ingredients like sea cucumber and beef tendon.
During the Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Experience, guests can savor signature dishes like the Forbidden City Date Wood Roasted Duck, praised for its distinctive sweet and crispy skin coupled with tender meat. Another highlight is the Fushou Shuangquan (Shuangquan Pork Noodles), a rich and fragrant dish prepared with diverse ingredients, including prized sea cucumber and tender beef tendon, offering a nutritious culinary journey.
The Yuxiandu Imperial Palace Dinner creates a luxurious atmosphere by recreating a miniature Qing Dynasty palace scene, complete with pavilions, carved beams, and painted rafters. This setting immerses guests in royal nobility and grandeur. The "A Chinese Feast" culinary experience itself is a grand, immersive journey, featuring a dedicated team reminiscent of "one hundred imperial chefs and three hundred ladies" to ensure a truly indulgent and royal experience.
Beyond dining, Yuxiandu offers rich cultural and historical experiences. Visitors can explore the Imperial Cuisine Museum, which showcases the 5,000-year evolution of Chinese imperial cuisine and houses over 1,000 historical materials. There's also a museum area displaying replicas of Qing Dynasty court artifacts, clothing, and utensils. Additionally, guests enjoy ancient folk dance performances and unique "dish singing and savoring" shows during their meal.
The ancient folk dance performance at Yuxiandu is characterized by its splendor and artistry. Performers wear gorgeous palace costumes, executing graceful, powerful, yet soft movements with light steps and agile postures. Accompanied by melodious music and singing, the show is enhanced by a 450-square-meter 360-degree high-definition LED screen, over 600 lights, and 50 5.1 surround sound systems, featuring a cast of over 150 people.
The Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Museum and its associated performances hold a significant reputation. In its 11 years of operation, it has welcomed over 10 million guests from both China and abroad, including heads of state and diplomatic missions from more than 30 countries. This consistent patronage from diverse and high-profile visitors underscores its widespread recognition and cultural importance.
The Yuxiandu Ancient Folk Dance performances, as part of "A Chinese Feast," specifically transport guests back to the Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty. They depict grand celebrations, notably commemorating the 80th birthday of Empress Dowager Chongqing. This immersive experience allows visitors to witness historical imperial festivities and the opulent court life of that era.
The imperial cuisine at Yuxiandu is rooted in a rich historical background, showcasing the 5,000-year evolution of Chinese imperial culinary traditions. The onsite Imperial Cuisine Museum serves as a repository, preserving over 1,000 valuable historical materials, including ancient tableware and documents. The entire venue is designed as a miniature Qing Dynasty palace museum, immersing guests in the historical context of the dishes through its decor and artifact displays.
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