Tea plus dimsum on one morning or afternoon. That’s the appeal here: a tea ceremony plus a focused walk through Maliandao Street, centered on tasting eight different teas and eating classic dimsum along the way.

I especially like the small-group setup. You start with a guide and stay in a tight circle (maximum 15 people overall), which makes it easier to ask questions and slow down during the tea tasting.

The one thing to plan around is that you’ll be served a range of flavors and dimsum types, including items some people find surprising, like chicken feet. If you prefer to avoid certain foods, book the vegetarian option in advance and let your guide know what you’d rather skip.

Key highlights you’ll feel right away

• 8 teas with a guide-led tasting and tea ceremony
• 3-hour morning or afternoon format (about 10:00 or 15:00 start)
• Dimmum lunch included, with classic items like soup buns and shrimp raviolis
• Easy subway meetup at Line 7, Wanzi area (watch the exit letter)
• Maliandao tea trading street plus two tea-shop stops
• Vegetarian option available when you book

Why Maliandao Street fits tea-and-food days

Maliandao Street is one of those Beijing places where tea isn’t an idea. It’s the business. You’ll walk through a tea trading environment and see how different tea types get sold, explained, and compared side by side.

This tour is a good match because it doesn’t treat tea as a museum exhibit. You actually taste eight different kinds with a guided ceremony-style approach, then you follow it up with dimsum that pairs naturally with tea flavors. It keeps your senses busy in a good way, without turning the day into a long slog.

The 3-hour flow: morning calm, afternoon snack energy

This is designed to feel manageable: plan for about three hours from start to finish. You’ll start at the subway meetup, do the tea tasting and lunch portion, then finish back at the transport area or with help getting a taxi.

There are two start options mentioned: you can go in the morning or in the afternoon (with examples around 10:00am and 15:00pm). If you’re the type who likes slow mornings, pick the earlier slot. If you hate mornings, the afternoon timing keeps it simple.

Getting to the right spot: Line 7 Wanzi exit details

Meetup is near public transit at Beijing Subway Line 7 near the Wanzi station area. The data points to an easy exit letter, but there’s a small mismatch: one section says Exit D, while another mentions Exit C.

Because you’ll want to show up stress-free, do this: confirm the exact exit letter in your booking message, then leave a little buffer time. Once you’re there, the rest of the tour is straightforward—your guide meets your small group and keeps you moving.

Stop 1: Tea Street tasting and the guided ceremony moment

Your first main stop is Maliandao Tea Street, where you’ll meet your guide with a group of 8 or fewer (within the tour’s overall small-group limit). This first phase is all about tasting—think guided sampling, with structure instead of random sips.

The tour includes an actual tea ceremony, so you’re not just grabbing cups. You get a framework for what to pay attention to while you taste different teas. That matters because tea can be confusing if you only think in categories like green or black. Here you’ll sample a spread of types such as green tea, oolong tea, black tea, puer tea, and white tea.

A practical consideration: plan to pay attention, not rush. With 8 tastings, your memory will blur if you treat it like a quick food stop. I’d treat it like a guided tasting menu—small sips, slow comparisons, and quick questions.

Lunch on the dimsum side: what you’ll likely eat

After the tea tasting, you go to a dimsum restaurant close by for lunch (or dinner, depending on your time slot). The menu is built around steamed dumplings and snack-style plates, which work well right after tea because both are light-to-medium intensity.

You can expect items such as:

• Steamed soup buns
• Steamed vermicelli rolls
• Chicken feet
• Shrimp raviolis
• Spring rolls
• Other dimsum-style bites

One review also mentioned pork dumplings and hand pulled noodles, so your specific lineup may vary slightly. Either way, the tour’s intention is clear: dimsum that lets you keep sampling while staying full enough to enjoy the rest of the street walk.

If you’re cautious about food texture or strong flavors, chicken feet is the main “heads up” item. The good news: there is a vegetarian option, but you need to request it at booking time.

Tea Street shopping energy: two tea shops and real comparisons

Once you finish eating, the guide wraps you back toward the subway area or helps you get a taxi. Then you continue with a walk to the larger tea trading street and market, where the atmosphere shifts from lunch seating to market browsing.

This portion includes stops at two different tea shops. The point isn’t shopping pressure. The point is tasting and comparing additional options—again, with tea types like green, oolong, black, puer, and white showing up during the sampling.

The tour also describes these stops as tea-shop sourcing tied to tea-farm production. You’ll hear that story from the shop side, and the best way to benefit is to ask simple questions: What’s the tea type? How is it processed? What should you taste for first?

A small watch-out: because you’ll move shop to shop, wear comfortable shoes. The time isn’t long, but the market walk still adds up.

Price and value: does $99 make sense for what you get?

At $99 per person, this tour sits in the midrange for a guided food-and-tea experience. What makes it feel worth it is that it bundles several things people normally pay separately for: tea tasting, a tea ceremony, a guided experience, and dimsum lunch.

Also, the group size helps the value. With a maximum of 15 people and an initial tasting group of 8 or fewer, you should get more interaction than you would on a large bus-style food tour. That matters for tea because it’s harder to learn when you’re just watching cups go by.

You’ll also have fewer “surprise” costs since the tour includes local taxes, and the tasting and lunch are part of the package. Your personal expense is the main open-ended category.

If you want a quick shortcut: if you like structured tasting (not just eating), and you care about learning the difference between tea types, this price is easier to justify. If you only want a quick snack and don’t plan to pay attention to tea, it may feel pricier.

Who should book this tea and dimsum experience

Book this if you want a morning or afternoon plan that combines two specific Beijing pleasures: Chinese tea and dimmum. It’s a good fit for couples, solo visitors who like a group pace, and anyone who prefers a small guide-led format.

It’s especially useful if you’ve never done a tea tasting before. The tea ceremony element gives you a starting point for noticing flavor differences instead of guessing.

It’s also a solid choice if you’re food curious but want guidance on what to eat. The dimsum list isn’t random—it’s the kind of variety that supports tea comparisons.

Tips to get the most from your tastings

Here’s how to make the three hours work for you:

• Go hungry enough for lunch, but not stuffed. Tea tasting plus dimsum is easier when your stomach isn’t already full.
• During the 8 tea samples, take one note in your phone: what you liked and what you didn’t. It helps you remember the differences after the walk.
• If you have dietary limits, use the vegetarian option request at booking. Don’t rely on last-minute swaps.
• Ask the guide at least one question about what makes each tea different. Tea is about process and character, not just color.
• Double-check the meetup subway exit letter in your confirmation. Wanzi exit details matter when you’re trying to meet a small group.

Should you book this Maliandao Street tea and dimsum tour?

If you’re craving a guided tasting day, I’d say yes. This tour gives you a tight, structured tea ceremony, then pairs it with a practical dimsum lunch, and finishes with tea-shop stops on a street where tea trading is the point.

I would skip it if you want a slow, sightseeing-heavy day with lots of landmarks, or if you know you won’t eat the more adventurous dimsum options like chicken feet. Otherwise, it’s a focused way to spend a few hours in Beijing tasting what the city does best.

FAQ

How long is the tea and dimsum tour?

The tour runs for about 3 hours.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Dimmum is included as lunch (or dinner depending on the start time).

How many different teas will I taste?

You’ll taste 8 different kinds of tea.

Where is the meeting point?

You meet at a subway station on Line 7 near Wanzi, with the location described as Wanzi Exit D in one place. Another part of the information mentions Exit C, so check your booking confirmation for the exact exit.

Is there a vegetarian option?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available if you advise at the time of booking.

What’s the group size like?

It’s a small group with a maximum of 15 travelers, and the initial tasting group is described as 8 or fewer.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the experience start time.

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