The Forbidden City and Summer Palace make Beijing seem like a city of divine luxury. But in fact, Peking is not a fancy place, and Peking Duck is not a traditional dish! The food of old Beijing is affordable, simple and bursting with flavour.
The Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center and The Hutong want to set the record straight and expose foreigners to real Beijing fare. The two organizations have partnered up and are now hosting traditional Peking cooking classes. Set in an ancient courtyard home, you'll learn how to eat like the locals.
