For an immersive experience of Chinese cultural essence, Yanwaiyan is a must-visit destination. Inspired by the Chinese literary classic "Dream of the Red Chamber," this experience breaks the boundary between stage and audience, transforming the entire hall into a Qing dynasty aristocratic mansion. You're not just a guest but an active participant in the story, guided by elegantly dressed performers through a captivating narrative centered around a family banquet and intertwined destinies. Each exquisitely prepared dish served live corresponds to pivotal plot moments, allowing you to taste the story's emotional journey. This is far more than a meal—it's a fully immersive, multisensory exploration of Chinese artistry.
The seat map is as follows:
inclusions
- Meal(s)
- Performance
- Regular Seats: Rows 4, 5, 6
- VIP Seats (Row 2–3)
- SVIP Seat (Row 1)
(Performance + meal duration: 120 min)
Dream of the Red Chamber program and menu:
Imperial Brew
Plum Rain and the Drunken Red Tower
Royal cold dishes
Crispy black jade bamboo shoots
Rouge Makeup Red Ginseng
Amber-glazed pork
[Imperial Pastries]
Jade Auspicious Fruit
White jade Ruyi cake
Melon seed oil pine nut cake
Imperial cuisine main course
Prologue: Dream Encounter with the Twelve Beauties in the Illusory Realm
Delicacy - Moonlight Floating in Immortal Pearl Soup
Chapter One: The Jade Returner Brings the Jade into the Jia Mansion
Gourmet dish: Water chestnut and water shield with prawns in pepper oil
Chapter Two: "Imperial Consort Jia's Return Home to Celebrate the Lantern Festival"
Gourmet Delicacy: Steamed Yellow Croaker with Golden Pepper and Jade Dew
Delicacy - Braised Sea Cucumber with Abalone and Scallop - Exclusive Gourmet Feast
Part 3 (First Half) - Granny Liu's Drunken Tour of the Grand View Garden
Gourmet Delicacies - Grandma's Jade Pillow and Fragrant Legacy
Part 3 (Continued) - Granny Liu's Drunken Tour of the Grand View Garden
Gourmet Delights - Red Chamber Night Feast with Fragrant Cloud Meat
Precious Drink - Purple Silk Pearl Dew Beverage
Chapter 4: The Jade Returner's Soul-Losing Ordeal
Gourmet delicacies - Pearl pork knuckle ring
Chapter Five: "The Crimson Pearl's Tears Repay the Divine Stone's Soul"
Delicacy - Nine-Year Jade Hairpin Braised Taro
Chapter Six: The Jade Bearer Who Knew His Past Life
Main course · Mountain delicacies soup with snow mountain herbs
Chapter Seven: The Twelve Beauties Embodied in Flowers
Dessert: Rose Beauty Ice Cream Pudding
Epilogue · ["A Vast Expanse of White, Yet Free from Worldly Ties"]
Booking Notice
Eligibility
- All diners must purchase tickets according to seat type, including both adults and children (children under 1.3m and younger than 3 years old are not recommended to attend).
- The package is for one person only, and each voucher can be used by one person only.
Important Notes
- This restaurant features surround sound ceremonial music throughout the performance. To prevent startling infants and disturbing their rest, please refrain from bringing young children to the banquet.
- If certain dishes are unavailable due to seasonal or force majeure circumstances, the merchant will provide equivalent replacements. Please discuss specific arrangements directly with the merchant.
- For invoice issues, please contact the merchant
opening hours
- Lunch: Mon–Sun, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Dinner: Mon–Sun, 5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Address
- 1st and 2nd floors, Building D9, Xidian Memory Cultural and Creative Town, Gaobeidian Township, Chaoyang District, Beijing
How to get there
- Self-drive: Navigate to "Yanwaiyan". Located within the "Xidian Memory" complex, the venue offers parking spaces available for use as needed.
- Subway: Take Line 1 Batong Line towards Universal Resort to Sihui East (Exit A South), then take a taxi to "Yanwaiyan".