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Escape the bustling crowds with this exclusive half-day hidden gem tour—a curated, off-the-beaten-path experience for travelers seeking authentic Beijing charm rather than cookie-cutter sightseeing. Climb the historic Drum Tower to catch the thunderous traditional drum performance, where reverberating beats echo the city’s imperial legacy. Glide through winding Hutong alleyways by rickshaw, a classic and intimate way to watch locals go about their daily lives—chatting over tea, tending to potted greens, and sharing laughter in the quiet lanes most tourists never find. The tour’s highlight is a private visit to a local family’s home, where you’ll sip jasmine tea and gain rare, first-hand insights into Chinese customs and culture that you won’t read about in guidebooks. Included in this all-inclusive experience: professional English-speaking tour guide, all entrance fees, scenic rickshaw ride, and hassle-free hotel pick-up and drop-off by private vehicle.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 3rd ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.
Itinerary
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1Bell and Drum Towers
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing. Then heading directly to the Drum and Bell Towers. The Bell and Drum Towers, the central timepieces for Beijing in Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the bells beaten in the morning and the drums beaten at night. The sound would spread for miles in previous years. When visiting, you can climb onto the drum tower to have a birds-eye view to admire the entire city, and watch the activity of knocking the drum performances.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Nanluoguxiang
Afterward, go to the old Beijing Hutong Street to take the fun rickshaw to explore the local allays and communities. A trip through the Hutongs will give you a glimpse of authentic Chinese life. And one of the most fun way to see this is with a rickshaw ride. Drink tea with a local family and talk about the life, culture etc. Don't worry about the language barrier, your tour guide will help you to communicate with the family. Continue to Nanluoguxiang allay, stroll around the shops and restaurants here, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
Back Lakes (Hou Hai) (Pass by)
Then, move on to Houhai lake area, walk around the lake to enjoy the bars and restaurants here. You will pass by many famous historical spots here.
Admission ticket free -
3Yandai Xie Street
Stroll around the Yandai Xie Street and food street
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Passby Yinding Bridge, to enjoy the view of the surrounding area.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk along the Lotus Lane and enjoy the beautiful lake view with Drum and Bell Tower in the background. Your tour will end here, you can choose to explore the area on your own, or your tour guide will help you to get a taxi to your next destination (at your own cost)
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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