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There’s no better way to discover traditional Beijing life in authentic “hutong” neighborhoods than with a private guide. This door-to-door private bike tour combines the well-known attractions with less-visited lanes where locals still go about their daily lives. Besides Nanluoguxiang, Back Lakes, and Yandai Xie Street, see a drum show at the Drum Tower, enjoy a dumpling lunch, and visit some newly renovated “hutong” beside the Grand Canal. Pedal the “hutong” neighborhoods of downtown Beijing with a private guide Relax with round-trip door-to-door private car transfers from your hotel Savor a traditional dumpling lunch at a typical “hutong” eatery Catch the drum show at the Drum Tower and shop for souvenirs
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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There’s no better way to discover traditional Beijing life in authentic “hutong” neighborhoods than with a private guide. This door-to-door private bike tour combines the well-known attractions with less-visited lanes where locals still go about their daily lives. Besides Nanluoguxiang, Back Lakes, and Yandai Xie Street, see a drum show at the Drum Tower, enjoy a dumpling lunch, and visit some newly renovated “hutong” beside the Grand Canal. Pedal the “hutong” neighborhoods of downtown Beijing with a private guide Relax with round-trip door-to-door private car transfers from your hotel Savor a traditional dumpling lunch at a typical “hutong” eatery Catch the drum show at the Drum Tower and shop for souvenirs
Itinerary
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Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Meet up your friendly private tour guide at 9:00am or 2:00pm in your hotel lobby, and your will be transffered to the Hutong. Get on your bike and ride through many authentic Hutongs where the local lives non tourists touch. This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yandai Xie Street, Di’anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Beijing’s oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Fabulous lake view with lively hutongs, restaurant, bars and cafes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Yinding Bridge, Shicha Lake, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di’anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Then, go up 69 stairs to the Drum Tower to watch drum show, soak up the stunning views of Beijing
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Baochao Hutong, South of Andingmen Wesst Road North of East Gulou Street, Beijing China
Savor a delightful Beijing potstickers feast . An old hutongs with local residence, fruits shops,restaurants, a few less known hidden bars and cafes. The famous Orchid Hotel locate in this hutong.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Nanluoguxiang, Nanluoguo Xiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Then ride through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu’er Hutong,Mao’er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, snacks along the way. please feel free to get all your goodies.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wuyutai Tea Shop (Wangfujing), No.186 Wangfujing Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Get youresef the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People’s favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop in the Hutong.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mao’er Hutong, Jiaodaokou Street,Dongcheng Disrtict, Beijing China
The Last Emperor’s empress lived here for a while after Royal family were driven out Forbidden City. A charming Hutong with beautiful courtyard and locust trees. Make a stop at an authentic wet Market and learn winter melon, dragon fruits and local exotic food.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jinding Bridge, East side of Shichahai, Beijing China
Jinding Bridge means Golden Ingot Bridge in Mandarin. A good spot to enjoy Back Lakes (Houhai)
At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
