3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

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  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Beijing, China
  • Product code: 7309P74
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Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Choose your tour option when you book: Morning or afternoon departure. Then, meet you guide in your hotel and start your 3-hour walking tour in ancient Beijing hutongs. The Hutong, an old-style city alley or lane, is one of the most distinctive features and must-see attractions in Beijing. 

First, walk beside Houhai lake.The lake is surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and lots of culture. Also, past the first row of bars are some of Beijing disappearing hutongs. Houhai Lake is a great place to enjoy nature, escape for all people from the hustle bustle of big city life. 

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Yinding Bridge, Shicha Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Then walk through the narrow alleys and have a stop at Yinding Bridge. The bridge is in the shape of a silver sycee, and that is why it is called Yinding Bridge. It is one of the eight sights in Beijing. “Viewing the Western Hill at Yinding Bridge” was one of the amazing sceneries in ancient Beijing.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Yandai Xie Street, Di'anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Afterward, continue to Yandai Xie Street, also known as Tobacco Pouch Tilt Street, it was a prosperous commercial street specializing in the sales of tobacco pouches, calligraphy and paintings and jade articles during the Qing Dynasty (1616 -1911). It is lined with famous curios stores now,which have become highlights when visitors taking Hutong Tours.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Then climb up to the top of Drum Tower, listen the history from your tour guide and enjoy a drum show. 

Following the climb up the stairs, you will visit a tea house inside the Bell Tower, enjoy a tea ceremony and taste a cup of Chinese tea, such as Green Dragon, Jasmine tea, or Oolong tea.

Your tour finish after your tea tasting. Your tour guide will provides directions to your hotel from there.

Duration: 1 hour


Inclusions

  • Tea tasting
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pick up
  • Entrance fee
  • Entry/Admission - Bell and Drum Towers

Exclusions

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel drop-off

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

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Departure Point:

Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Meet your tour guide in the lobby of yur centrally located Beijing hotel

Duration

2 to 3 hours(approx.)

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Additional Information

Not wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Please leave your contact number upon booking if available

Most travelers can participate

This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Posted By : sofiyabardin
Our guide Lucy was very knowledgeable, she had a good English, and she was very attentive to our interests and needs. She was also very polite, and reliable, and came exactly in time when the trip was scheduled. I would recommend her to anybody who wants to take a private tour guide in Beijing.
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Posted On : 2019-06-14


Posted By : Ari L
Chica muy maja nos ayudo en todo momento. Nos vino a recoger al hotel y nos llvo al finalizar el tour! Muy muy maja!
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Posted On : 2019-08-17