Half-Day Private Tour of Beijing Hutong Highlights

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4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Soak up the atmosphere of old Beijing on this 4-hour private walking tour of some of the city's most famous hutongs. You'll visit Nanluoguxiang and Yandai Xie Street, stroll along Qianhai Lake, climb the Drum Tower, and ride a rickshaw to meet a family in their courtyard house.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance ticket fee
English-speaking guide
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Pickup from centrally located Beijing hotels within the 4th ring road, drop-off at the original departure point. Please provide detailed hotel information while booking.

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Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
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    Hutong Tour

    Expect your private guide at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm for a short drive to start the half day trip. You will firstly visit the 800-meter long south-north Nanluoguxiang Hutong. Then take a Hutong Rickshaw to an old courtyard where you will have a local family visit. With the help of a professional local guide, you will have a detailed explanation of the old courtyard (Siheyuan), like history, layout, Fengshui and traditional Chinese culture.  Continue to visit the Drum Tower and have bird's eye view of the surrounding communities of hutongs, walk along the 800-year-old hutong of Yandai Byway, pass through the Yinding Bridge, wander along Qianhai Lake circled by the former palaces of ministers, feel Beijing's traditional architecture, long history and Chinese culture. The trip ends at Hehua Market Decorated Archway, the tour guide will transfer you back to the hotel or you may remain in Houhai Bar Area for more happy time on your own.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please indicate your preferred starting time
Supplied by Great Wall Day Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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