Why choose this Beijing tour ?
In this tour, you will first visit highlights around the old part of Beijing, like the Drum and Bell Tower, Yandaixiejie Street, Hutong and Houhai Lake. Then get on a chartered boat to cruise on the North Sea Lake inside Beihai Park for one hour. After that, tour around the park by going up the White Pagoda, seeing one of the three Nine Dragon Screens in China and more. The Imperial Meal, once eaten by Qing emperors will also be served in the oldest imperial park of Beijing.
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What makes Beihai Boat Ride with Imperial Meal Experience and Old Beijing a unique experience ?
Pick up from your hotel lobby at your pointed schedule to start the tour from seeing the Drum and Bell Tower, symbols of each ancient capital of China. A drum beating ceremony would also be presented in the Drum Tower, which was used for indicating time to local Beijingers.
Then walk to Yandaixie Street, one of the oldest hutongs in Beijing with many boutique stores and snacks stands. En route, you will pass by some hutongs to see the local people’s life.
Continue to walk around Houhai area, a famous pub street with a beautiful lake. It is one of the most popular places for local people to walk around during daytime and evening. This part of Beijing used to be the residential area for high ranking officials and now some super wealthy people still prefer to live around here for good Fengshui.
Then go to Beihai Park and embark on a chartered boat to explore the beautiful Imperial Park for one hour. After that, you will also visit some iconic palces in Beihai Park. Depending on your preferred departure time, you will be served with imperial lunch or dinner in a fancy restaurant with imperial decoration, to savor the food once eaten by Qing Emperors.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Boat is N/A in very windy days and substitute would be learning to make traditional handicrafts in Hutong Family
- Imperial Cuisine is a set menu, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Guide would adjust the sequence of visiting each site to streamline the tour, either because of your hotel location or departure time
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Beihai Boat Ride with Imperial Meal Experience and Old Beijing Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Entrance Fees
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Chartered Boat (Rubber Duck/Oar/Peddle/Electrical Boat)
- Imperial Lunch/Dinner with Soft Drinks & Local Beer
- Experienced English-speaking guide
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Wikibeijing.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Guide will contact you one night before departure, either by calling your room or leave a message, to confirm departure time