* Beijing Gongyan integrates dining, education, research, and cultural exchange. Inspired by the "Yanxiang Food Rituals" from Zhou Dynasty dining etiquette, it deeply explores imperial culinary traditions, dedicated to presenting the essence of millennia-old imperial dining culture to every guest. Visitors can immerse themselves in the artistic elegance that blends banquet, cuisine, etiquette, and music.
The performance showcases a variety of art forms, including classical dance that elegantly presents the graceful movements of ancient figures, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of traditional dance. Musical performances feature traditional instruments like the guzheng and pipa, playing melodious and soul-stirring tunes. Opera performances highlight the unique charm of classic genres such as Peking Opera, where every subtle expression and precise gesture by the actors demonstrates their profound skills.
* The restaurant features a dominant red color scheme, creating a lavish palace-like ambiance. The lighting transitions in the latter half add a unique atmosphere. The interior decor is elegant and sophisticated, blending modern elements while preserving the solemnity of imperial style without losing contemporary flair. A T-shaped stage in the main hall allows guests to enjoy performances up close, while private dining rooms cater to various privacy needs. From the moment you step inside, it feels like traveling back to an ancient imperial court.
To provide guests with diverse experiences, Beijing Palace Banquet designs its scenes and programs with themes from different dynasties. Sometimes it features the Tang Dynasty theme, showcasing the prosperity of the great Tang era through architectural styles, costumes and makeup, performances, and dish presentations. Other times, it adopts the Song Dynasty theme, presenting the elegance of the Song era, allowing guests to deeply immerse themselves in the unique charm of each dynasty.
- Recreating the millennia-old imperial dining etiquette culture based on the "Banquet and Dining Rites" from the Zhou Dynasty's culinary rituals, this experience blends feasting, dining, etiquette, and music into an artistic delight for guests. On-site consultation for makeup and styling experiences is available.
- While dining, guests can deeply experience the profound heritage of traditional Chinese culinary culture. As they savor the exquisite cuisine, they also appreciate the charm of millennia-old dining etiquette. The performances emphasize the integration of diverse cultural elements, showcasing not only traditional Chinese arts like music, chess, calligraphy, and painting but also incorporating imperial court etiquette. Each performance is accompanied by the serving of a delicacy, allowing guests to enjoy a dual sensory delight of vision and taste while immersing themselves in the unique allure of traditional cultural arts.
- Following the ancient dietary rituals, from the solemn welcome of guests to the dining etiquette, the traditional imperial banquet process is meticulously recreated in every aspect. Every movement reflects the ancient regulations, complemented by classical music and elegant stage settings, creating the refined musical ambiance of a Tang Dynasty imperial banquet.
- The gathering of traditional instruments such as the guzheng, pipa, and erhu creates an elegant and captivating auditory atmosphere, with melodies that range from melodious and soothing to passionate and unrestrained, adding a classical charm to the dining experience. The continuous lineup of spectacular performances, featuring graceful dances and enchanting music, weaves a dreamlike tapestry, with each scene serving as a heartfelt tribute to history.
- Beijing Palace Banquet inherits the characteristics of ancient imperial cuisine with strict ingredient selection, exquisite cooking techniques, and innovative dishes, allowing diners to experience the 5,000-year evolution of Chinese royal cuisine.
- Join us to experience court etiquette and feel the warm friendship between hosts and guests.
- Beijing Palace Banquet Private Room Layout
- Private room sample menu:
- Beijing Palace Banquet Private Room (Classic Dining)
- Beijing Palace Banquet Private Room (VIP Dining)
- Beijing Palace Banquet Private Room (Luxury Dining)
- Beijing Palace Banquet Hall performance seat map, the first row is VIP seating, while the rest are standard seats. During the seat reservation process, there may be instances where the reserved seats do not meet your ideal expectations. We appreciate your understanding.
Dining time
- The lunch banquet is open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the banquet starting at 12:10 PM.
- The dinner banquet is open from 17:00 to 21:00 Monday through Sunday, with the feast starting at 19:00.
- The duration is approximately 90 minutes. To ensure an immersive experience, we recommend arriving 30 minutes in advance. Please note that the timing is for reference only and is subject to the actual schedule provided by the venue on the day.
- This set meal includes various dishes. Below is a sample menu for reference.
- Beauty Serving Tea
- Wuyishan Dahongpao Tea
- Gongyan Oriental Art Imperial Brew
- Peach Blossom and Perilla Drink (3% ABV, alcoholic beverages not served to children)
- Imperial Pastries
- Waxberry cake, pea flour cake
- Imperial Cold Platter
- Pickled Pepper Lotus Root from Matahu Lake
- Spicy Stir-Fried Moringa Sprouts
- Seaweed Peanuts
- Main course
- Jinhua Ham and Tofu Soup (Children's meal is Huainan Tofu Soup)
- Crispy Snowflake Beef with Black Pepper
- Braised Bean Noodles with Crab and Pickled Radish (Children's Meal: Braised Wild Mushrooms)
- Dongpo Pork
- West Lake Water Shield and Cod Lion's Head
- Main Dishes
- Chinese Pastries
- Desserts
- Imperial Almond Tofu