Beijing Yuxiandu Imperial Cuisine Museum: Dine with the Emperor — 90-Min Court Performance & 9-Course Royal Feast

· Dine with the Emperor — Not Just a Show, But a Seat at the Imperial Table
You won't just watch from the sidelines. Actors portraying the Emperor and Empress Dowager engage directly with guests throughout the banquet — particularly those seated in the front row, where each course is served in a choreographed, personalized manner that makes you feel like true royalty . It's an interactive experience that turns dinner into a memory you'll never forget.

· A 9-Course Culinary Journey Across Five Dynasties
Every dish carries a story. The signature "China's Supreme Banquet" (中华一品宴) presents courses served in the order of Zhou, Han, Tang, and Qing dynasty royal cuisine — each paired with a corresponding live performance . Standout dishes include the Forbidden City Jujube Wood Roast Duck (crisp, glossy skin with a subtle honeyed aroma), Buddha Jumps Over the Wall (a rich, nourishing soup with sea cucumber and abalone), and the visually stunning "Fortune, Longevity, Health & Peace" (福寿康宁) — a golden imperial hot pot that tastes as exquisite as it looks . The entire menu is crafted by heirs of imperial cuisine, whose "Imperial Cuisine Preparation Technique" is recognized as district-level intangible cultural heritage .

· A 90-Minute Theatrical Spectacle Directed by an Olympic Visionary
The flagship live show, China's Supreme Banquet, is directed by Chen Weiya, executive director of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening and closing ceremonies . Set within a 360-degree HD LED screen enclosure with over 600 professional lights and 50 surround-sound speakers, the performance features 150+ professional cast members in elaborate period costumes . From Tang Dynasty Nishang Yuyi dance to Qing court ceremonial scenes, the show unfolds in three acts that bring imperial dining culture to life with English subtitles for international guests