Pick up from your hotel lobby at 9:00am.Transfer to Hutong area by car, walk to explore the most beautiful Hutong area in Beijing(1hour). Sightseeing of inner Hutong by rickshaw(30minutes).

Hutong:

Many famous operas and dramas are based on the themes of the "hutong life". When urban construction threatens the existence of these hutongs, some Beijingers become worried. We trust that a "must see" hutong tour will greatly help you know more about beijing history and culture.

Visit a local family and learn how to make Chinese dumplings, enjoy these with other Chinese dishes and this will be your lunch(2hour). In the afternoon, learn the Art of Chinese noodle making(2hours). Return to your hotel.

Make Chinese dumplings:

To make Chinese dumplings, first of all, chop the meat into pieces and mash them, then add salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, Chinese cabbage and MSG if you like. Mix thoroughly the ingredients; add two spoonful of water if necessary.In a big bowl, add water to flour gradually. Mix and knead by hand to form soft dough, then cover it with towel and put it aside for about an hour. Then scatter some dry flour on the board, knead and roll it into a sausage---like dough about 5 centimeters in diameter, then chop it into small pieces. Press each piece with your hand and get a pancake. Finally, to hold the pancake with your palm and put the filling in the center and wrap into half-moon shaped and seal the edges.