Beijing

Thanks to you, I took so many fun and pretty pictures! I'm a Korean in my 20s who stayed 3 nights each in Beijing and Tianjin. I don't know any Chinese characters or Chinese at all, and like everyone else, I only know how to say "Ni hao" and "Xie xie." My English is only enough for basic communication, and I can't use sentences properly. But after making a reservation, I sent a friend request to the WeChat number listed, and the owner? answered in English. When I asked questions in English about changing the time, the location of the building, and period clothing, they answered in both English and Chinese. Chinese was automatically translated within the WeChat chat, so there were no problems communicating at all. The wangfu century building has two entrances, one at the entrance (straight path) and one around a curve, and when I went into the first entrance I saw, it went down...?? With all sorts of solicitations 😂 I hurriedly asked on WeChat, and they quickly told me it was the wrong place, so I left the building and entered through the entrance around the curve. When I went inside and explained that I had a reservation, the staff got up. That staff member seemed to only know how to say "Okay" and Chinese, so I used Papago for all communication~! But they were still very kind even with translated communication! And they're a huge makeup expert. It was a female staff member with slightly ash brown? hair, and she was really careful, but her touch was skillful and I really liked it. (I said I put on sunscreen with a translator and she said okay) (+I asked for it to be very fancy and she said okay) They really did a great job without making me feel uncomfortable at all... a hidden master of makeup,, And she showed me things like ribbons and asked if I wanted them, and when I translated that I wanted the original (when I changed it back to Chinese, it became "I want vintage") she said okay okay, and once she put on the wig ornament, it wasn't my face anymore. A new face was created (for real), and she created an unbelievable new face that looked pretty even in unedited iPhone photos. I was 100% extremely satisfied. My Summer Palace & Beijing traditional costume photos came out perfectly thanks to this staff member. (My older sister took the photos with her iPhone without the photo shoot option, and the photo concept was a spoiled princess at the end of the Qing Dynasty)

A great experience wearing Hanfu with my partner. The photos turned out amazing. The photographer didn't speak English, but everything went smoothly. Thank you, Nancy.

everything was perfect! Great communication, make up artists was amazing and the photographer does a great job and helps with poses so your pictures come out perfect.

This was a unique and memorable experience, not just a meal but a full cultural immersion. The atmosphere truly feels royal, making you feel like you’ve stepped back into imperial China. The setting is elegant and beautifully designed, perfect for photos. The food was well-presented and flavorful, with each dish carefully prepared to reflect traditional royal cuisine. What made the experience even more special were the live performances — graceful, entertaining, and well-timed throughout the meal. They added a lot of charm and really enhanced the overall experience. Overall, it’s a wonderful place for anyone who wants to enjoy traditional culture, performances, and a refined dining experience. Highly recommended for visitors looking for something unique in Beijing. 👑✨

Stuff were very polite ane helpful. I had trouble with the wechat mini programme and staff was able to set reminder and help me with the seat reservations. Its an entertaining and exquisite dinner that marks the end of our Beijing trip! Well done!

We had a wonderful experience with Gong Yan! Their team went above and beyond to accommodate a booking error made by Klook. Although our reservation was for five pax, they graciously arranged a four-pax table service so our group could still enjoy the meal together without any inconvenience. The service was prompt, attentive, and very professional. Truly appreciate their flexibility and great hospitality — thank you, Gong Yan, for turning a potential hiccup into a pleasant dining experience!

I gave the tour an overall off 4 stars because of the quality of the food, the hidden restaurants and the guide (Bonnie). Unfortunately, klook gave us the wrong meeting point, so we were at the wrong place. It took us more time and money to get to the right place. We were one hour late, which was really dissapointing.

Miao and her partner were very lovely hosts! we had a delicious spread of authentic home made Chinese dishes, with various meats and vegetables, fresh fruits and also home made rose dessert. Delicious drinks. We had so much fun learning and sharing about our cultures. It felt like we were home away from home. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who’d like to experience authentic home cooked feast with locals and those visiting Beijing. Food was clean and hygienic. We’ve made some friends from this experience, and hope to come back again!

The Guide Mike is professional guide tour he knows a lot about Beijing Hutong Culinary history. I recommend her for tourists who will come visit to Beijing.