Why choose this Beijing tour ?
Discover the charms of Old Beijing in a half day. You will walk around hutong to discover a traditional side of Beijing then marvel at spectacular sights like Prince Gong’s Mansion and its verdant surrounding gardens, the Bell and Drum Towers and Houhai Lake. Besides, you’ll experience taking a traditional mode of transport pedicab.
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What makes Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake a unique experience ?
The tour guide will meet you at the Exit E of Nanluoguxiang subway station, then take you to the Hutong area. Explore local souvenirs, shops, street snacks in the narrow hutong. Experience the leisurely lifestyle of local people and learn Chinese culture.
The Bell and Drum Towers is the first station for this tour, once used to keep time for locals, signaling when the heavy gates would get shut. Climb up the steep staircase and get a rewarding view of the Hutongs then keep your ears open and possibly hear drum performances.
Hop on a pedicab along Opium street, Yinding Bridge. The view in Houhai Lake will startle you with its beautiful scenery.
At last, visit the Mansion of Prince Gong, a private residence of Heshen, a wealthy minister in Qing Dynasty (1644AD – 1911AD). Afterward, walk to the subway station and say goodbye to your guide.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be informed the exact pick up time and meeting point a night before departure by your tour guide, please leave your hotel information upon booking.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- If you don’t receive the call before 8:30pm, please contact us ASAP
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
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- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance tickets
- Pedicab
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- Lunch
- Car
- Hotel
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Beijing Great Wall Layover Tour Expert.
- 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 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
