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Enjoy an imperial-style meal while watching traditional cultural performances in a luxurious siheyuan (courtyard house) in central Beijing, about 1 km from the Forbidden City. The banquet recreates the feasts ancient emperors held for royals and officials, with each dish carrying its own cultural story and served alongside the show. Watch the manager in court dress lead maids in Hanfu as they serve each guest to traditional music. Traditional Chinese costume and makeup are also available for an extra fee.

Enjoy an imperial banquet in a courtyard
near the Forbidden City
This imperial dining experience takes place in an elegant courtyard garden just 1 km from the Forbidden City. It lasts about 2 hours, and depending on your option you can choose regular seats or front/second-row seats.
Taste courses recreating an emperor's feast

The banquet recreates the grand scene of an ancient emperor receiving royals and civil and military officials. Every dish has a cultural background, and its origin, name, shape and flavor reflect classical Chinese etiquette. A manager in court dress leads around twelve maids in Hanfu who serve each guest one by one to grand traditional Chinese music.
Watch a grand traditional cultural show

Traditional Chinese cultural performances unfold during the meal. Each show features a large cast and combines sound, lighting and electric stage equipment to create spectacular scenes.
Try traditional costume and makeup

If you like, you can use the traditional Chinese costume and makeup service on site. Basic costume and makeup cost CNY 150, premium costumes CNY 200 or 300, payable on site after choosing your outfit. If you want costume or makeup, please arrive 1 hour early.
※ The show is conducted in Chinese.
Meeting point :
Courtyard venue on Di'anmenwai Street, Beijing
170 Di'anmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing
Meeting point information:
The venue is a siheyuan around 170 Di'anmenwai Street (地安门外大街) in Xicheng District. The exact address and a photo of the main gate will be sent by email after your booking is confirmed. Arrive 1 hour early if you want costume or makeup.
170 Di'anmenwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China