Bespoke Tea Ceremony
Relax at a ritualistic Chinese tea ceremony, after exploring the Forbidden City’s intricate architecture
A stay at The Peninsula Beijing offers so much more than plush accommodations and superior service. When in Beijing, make sure to experience the hotel’s Bespoke Tea Ceremony programme, an experience that begins with a tour exploring the Forbidden City’s architecture and a glimpse into how Chinese royals lived their extravagant lives. Later, guests are whisked away to a meal featuring a 3.5 hour-long bespoke traditional tea ceremony at the hotel’s Huang Ting tea lounge as a tea master introduces different varieties with each course. It is required to reserve two weeks in advance.
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