Private Tour-Old Hutong, Rickshaw, Drum Tower and Foodie Tour

Name: Private Tour-Old Hutong, Rickshaw, Drum Tower and Foodie Tour
Brand: Tabl
SKU: VGC1ZJ
Price: 141.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

4 hours

Group

English

What you’ll do

Meet locals and step inside their “hutong” homes on this small-group tour that delivers access you couldn’t hope to achieve traveling solo. After touring the Drum Tower and Back Lakes, ride a rickshaw through historic “hutong” as your guide explains their heritage and traditions. Then tour a typical courtyard home, meet the family, and learn how to make “zhajiangmian” noodles for your lunch.

Highlights

Gain insider access to Beijing’s historic “hutong” neighborhoods
Make a traditional noodle lunch and wash it down with soft drinks or beer
Ride through ancient alleyways in a traditional rickshaw
Enjoy personalized insights from your guide on a small-group tour

Itinerary

9am in the morning, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at Beijing downtown area, then drive to the Drum Tower, where you can enjoy a bird's eye view of the old Beijing hutong area. This is the oldest part of Beijing with a history that spans over 700 years.

After that, we will take a leisurely rickshaw tour around the beautiful Houhai lake, which is also famous for its bustling bar scene during Beijing's night life. Next, we will walk through the old hutongs, while listening to the tour guide's introduction of the history and traditions of the local Beijingers and their culture.

We will then walk through the well-preserved hundred-year-old Hutong courtyard to experience the authentic local life of Beijingers and feel its rich history.

Then we start a yummy foodie tour to taste the local Beijing delicious snacks food and soft drinks or cold beer included. We will try Beijing Zhajiangmian noodle, Chinese dumpling and Jianbing Guozi(Crispy pancake).

The tour will conclude around the Drum Tower, where the tour guide will assist you in getting a taxi to your desired location or drop you off at the nearby subway station. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to discover the fascinating history and culture of Beijing!