Hutong Exploration and Royal Tea Experience: a unique tour around Houhai Lake
Beijing
Experience the most immaculately preserved Hutongs with a distinct Royal Afternoon Tea. Accompanied by a professionally certified English-speaking tour guide; Hotel transfer to and from is covered; Enjoy a relaxed journey with an adjustable itinerary as per your preference.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Bell and Drum Towers - Take photos at the Drum Tower & Bell Tower square. Climb up to the Drum Tower and enjoy the Drum performance. Your lovely tour guide will tell you the history about the ancient Time Center.
- Yandai Xie Street - Walk through the Yandai Xie Street, which is also called the Smoking Pipe Street. Experience the most ancient historical commercial street from the Qing Dynasty in the Old Beijing.
- North Guanfang Hu Tong - Your friendly tour guide will show you a famous Hutong which has been left from the Ming Dynasty. Tell you the interesting history about “Hutong”, the stories about the Mendan & Hudui on the door of the residence. Finally to show you to visit a local family with classical quadrangle. Have a deep understanding about the local people’ life by chatting with a local Beijinger.
- Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Continually explore more Hutong alleys by riding a Mobike. Enjoy the beautiful Houhai Lakeside. Going through the historical Hutongs like a local. Or we can also just walk around as you want. We can take the rickshaw instead of riding the Mobike. You will have to pay for it as the extra spending.
- Huguosi Hutong Snack Street - Walk through the most famous Snack street in the Old Beijing. Or ride the Mobike to explore. Finally, enjoy your royal afternoon tea at the Fuhuazhai BoBo Store. “BoBo” means snack in Beijing. The ancestor of the founder of the Fuhuazhai BoBo Store was the imperial chef who worked in the Forbidden City. This store offers the best decent imperial snacks with special tea. You will feel that you’re like a royal family member with the environment there.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Snacks
- English tour guide
- Tea and coffee
- Mobike fees
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Taxi, subway or bus from and back to your hotel
- Gratuities
- Rickshaw ride at the Hutongs
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Bell and Drum Towers
Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
