Yuxiandu, a national 3A cultural scenic spot and Beijing's landmark for intangible heritage royal food culture, delivers a signature all-in-one imperial experience. It combines a royal cuisine museum, panoramic court performance, heritage imperial feast and free ancient costume shooting, making it a must-see highlight for global visitors and foreign delegations.
Spanning 15,000 sq.m., the venue replicates the grand architectural style of the Forbidden City, adorned with intricate carved beams, painted ceilings and countless classic red palace lanterns. The compound features Tang, Song and Qing-style themed palaces, a dragon throne and winding antique corridors, offering numerous photogenic spots that instantly transport guests back to ancient royal eras.
Begin your journey at the Royal Cuisine Museum, home to over 1,000 antique tableware sets and ancient imperial cooking manuscripts spanning the Shang-Zhou to Ming-Qing dynasties. The open viewing kitchen lets you watch chefs prepare intangible heritage royal dishes up close and discover 5,000 years of China's imperial dining history.
We offer 2,000+ genuine royal outfits from the Tang, Song, Ming and Qing dynasties free of charge, matched with exquisite phoenix crowns, hair ornaments and embroidered accessories. Professional stylists provide full ancient makeup, so you can capture dramatic, movie-like photos amid the palace scenery.
The core highlight is the 2-hour panoramic live show Chinese Supreme Imperial Banquet. A cast of 100 dancers performs traditional court dances from four dynasties, reenacting the Empress Dowager's lavish birthday celebration and scenes of foreign envoys paying homage. Dish-serving ceremonies are seamlessly blended into the performance; attendants dressed as Qing palace maids serve each course while sharing its unique historical background.
All meals follow well-preserved intangible heritage royal recipes, reviving iconic Manchu-Han court dishes including palace Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, jujube wood roast duck and classic clear soup cabbage. Separated courses are served on gilded royal tableware to fully recreate the complete dining rituals of ancient emperors.
Every staff member wears authentic Qing court attire and provides thoughtful royal etiquette service. This integrated experience covers museum tours, costume photography, immersive live performances and high-end imperial banquets, ideal for family outings, international tour groups, romantic dates and corporate dinners to dive deep into authentic Chinese royal culture.
