Yuxiandou·Imperial Cuisine: Palace Banquet at Yuxiandou·huangjiacai Museum in Beijing|Immersive Imperial Culture Dining Show [Chinese Imperial Banquet with Court Performances + Museum Visit]

The specific performance schedule is subject to on-site arrangements.

Dual halls staggered banquet timing

Golden throne hall on the 1st floor: Luncheon at 12:00 PM/dinner banquet at 6:38 PM, experience the imperial perspective

Qionghua pavilion on the 4th floor: Luncheon at 12:30 PM/dinner banquet at 7:08 PM, overlooking the royal splendor

Note: "×" indicates locked seats, blanks are available for reservation, and gray squares represent pillars. If you have a specific date and time slot, please inquire with customer support about seat availability first.

In the resplendent palace, "palace maidens" in exquisite Hanfu gracefully guide the way, while 360° LED screens display a panorama of China's 5,000-year culinary heritage, unveiling a royal feast that blends taste, vision, and sound.

Stepping into Yuxiandu, you enter a living version of the Riverside Scene at Qingming Festival. This is not just a restaurant but a living museum of imperial cuisine.

Transform into a noble of the imperial court

A professional styling team will meticulously craft classical hairstyles and makeup for you, with over 3,000 exquisite hanfu outfits to choose from. As you don flowing quju robes or magnificent Tang-style attire and step into the golden banquet hall, you'll become part of this grand imperial spectacle.

Spectacular performances

The "Chinese imperial banquet" at Yuxiandu is a large-scale immersive experience show lasting approx. 1.5 hours.

Royal welcome: The grand ceremony of "the empress dowager's palace departure" marks the beginning, creating a time-travel illusion that transports you to an ancient imperial feast.

Traditional music and dance: enjoy various performance forms including ancient music, traditional opera, and classical dance, while learning about the ancient dining etiquette of "entertaining with music during meals".

Cultural narrative: The performance not only entertains visually but also tells the evolution of Chinese culinary culture through a series of programs, particularly highlighting imperial banquet culture during the Qing dynasty's golden age.

Imperial cuisine tasting

The dishes at Yuxiandu are meticulously developed by the intangible cultural heritage inheritor team of imperial cuisine techniques (6-9), with each dish having its own historical origins:

Jujube wood roast duck: Premium quality duck slow-roasted over jujube wood, featuring crispy skin, tender meat, and a subtle aromatic fragrance from the wood.

Braised fish maw with sea cucumber in casserole: A nourishing delicacy with rich broth, showcasing the wisdom of royal health preservation

Roast lamb: inheriting the essence of northern nomadic cuisine with tender and non-gamey meat

Longevity noodles with poached egg: Symbolizing good fortune and longevity, featuring chewy noodles in a light broth

The menu design follows the essence of royal "wellness culture" - 6, preserving traditional flavors while aligning with modern health concepts.

Environment and atmosphere

Yuxiandou·huangjiacai Museum itself is a national AAA-level tourist attraction, covering an area of 16,000 square meters.

Museum area: Displaying over 1,000 precious culinary artifacts, from Tang dynasty hot pots (considered the origin of modern copper pot instant-boiled mutton) to imperial dining utensils of the Qing dynasty, showcasing the evolution of China's 5,000-year culinary civilization.

Transparent central kitchen: Through the glass walls, you can witness the preparation process of imperial cuisine firsthand, experiencing the "watch it being made, eat it while watching" transparent dining concept.

Imperial ambiance: Decorated with golden bricks and jade tiles, private rooms named after Qing dynasty palaces, combined with holographic projections and antique-style architecture that blend technology with tradition, creating an immersive royal atmosphere.

Visiting tips

Performance time: Lunch ticket check-in usually starts at 11:00 AM, with the performance beginning at 12:00 PM. Dinner ticket check-in starts at 5:30 PM, with the performance beginning at 6:38 PM (timings may vary slightly at the 4th floor venue).

Early arrival: We recommend arriving 30-60 minutes in advance for free visits to the royal cuisine museum and sufficient time for hanfu selection and makeup.

Photography travel guides: Multiple spots in the museum are perfect for photos, such as the royal cuisine history exhibition area, scenes with hanfu costumes, and interactive performance moments.

Special experience: Don't miss the "Empress dowager's procession" special performance at the lobby on the first floor at 17:50 daily. Visitors who choose the dinner banquet should take note.

At Yuxiandu, you're not just having a meal but engaging in a cultural dialogue spanning millennia. When the last dish is served and the final melody fades, what you take away isn't just satisfied taste buds but also a royal memory that feels like a journey through time.

Notes

If certain dishes are unavailable due to seasonal or uncontrollable factors, the supplier will replace them with equivalent dishes. For specific arrangements, please consult with the supplier.

If you are allergic to or have dietary restrictions regarding the reference dishes, please leave a note when placing your booking. The operator will try their best to coordinate replacements for you. For specific arrangements, please refer to the final agreement with the supplier.

Millennium flavor grand show performance. Lunch ticket check-in time at 11:00 AM, performance time starts at 12:10 PM. Dinner ticket check-in time at 5:28 PM, performance time starts at 6:38 PM. Please plan your time accordingly and arrive on time.

Due to the interactive group activities and high volume levels during the "Chinese imperial banquet" performance, bringing infants and young children is not recommended.

Children 1.2m and above will be charged the adult price, while those under 1.2m will be charged half price with normal seating and meal service. For any inquiries, please contact us promptly. Zhonghua Yipin Banquet does not provide additional seating.

The store offers an immersive ancient costume experience with 300 styles and thousands of outfits to choose from! You can arrive 1-2 hours early for the experience.

This ticket includes a variety of dishes, menu for reference as follows

Menu for reference

Imperial pastries quartet

Four appetizer platters before the meal

Hehe meimei (beef)

Jasper jade pool (shrimp ring)

Golden lion crisp (pork meatballs)

Fushoukang hall (Buddha jumps over the wall)

Glazed white jade

Chinese noodles (dumplings)

Fresh milk lantern crullers

Osmanthus honey fresh fruit yogurt

Booking service fee