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    Beijing Walk Tour: HuTong Quadrangle Dwellings Mysteries Decoded

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    By Jack WangProduct code 24027P13
    Beijing HuTong Quadrangle Dwellings
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    Duration

    4 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

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    Overview

    Step into a world where ancient Beijing's soul still beats strong, where every brick and tile tells a story spanning eight centuries of imperial grandeur. As a born-and-bred Beijinger, I invite you to join me on an historical and cultural exploration of the city's heart and veins, the old downtown Beijing. This is not your typical tourist walk. In about 4 hours, we'll weave through the labyrinthine alleys that once housed princes, scholars, and merchants, discovering architectural marvels that showcase the ingenious designs of ancient Chinese masters. Within these historic lanes, generations have left their mark. Their stories echo through time, painting a vivid picture of life during the golden ages of the Ming and Qing dynasties, when these neighborhoods were the beating heart of imperial Beijing. Don't just see Old Beijing - experience it through the eyes of a local who understands these ancient streets like few others can.

    What's Included

    Included

    Food and drink

    at the last stop, in the Quadrangle Dwelling, Enjoy a bowl of rice noodle

    Fees

    one courtyard house entrance, gulou entrance

    Food and drink

    one cup coffee (american) at the second stop

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    A2 exit, Shichahai Station, Subway Line 8, gulou west avenue, beijing

    End point

    one Quadrangle Dwelling in north luogu alley

    Itinerary

    Standard4 hours
    1

    Pass by stop 1

    first view is the shichahai (also named houhai), along with the hutong area

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutes

    The terrace overlooks the Hutong courtyard area, and the Lake

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Enter an open courtyard, observe the internal living environment, house layout and architectural structure, and experience the tranquility of the courtyard

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hourAdmission included

    there is a Square between bell and drum towers, many local people play in there, will enter the drum tower to overlook the central axis from north to south

    5

    Stop 5

    1 hour

    This courtyard is larger than the first one and is now a small hotel. You can relax in the courtyard and further understand the architectural structure, layout, and building materials of the courtyard. There is also a rooftop terrace overlooking the courtyard. We will visit and have a snack here and end the whole trip here.

    Additional Info

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    No Heart Problems

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Policy type

    Standard

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

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