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    3-Hour Private Hutong Walking Tour with Drum Show at Drum Tower and Tea Tasting

    5.0(3 reviews)
    By Beijing Tour GuideProduct code 7309P74
    Houhai Lake
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    Duration

    2 hours to 3 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

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    Overview

    Take a morning or afternoon 3-Hour walking tour at ancient Beijing Hutongs. Stroll around the Houhai Lake area, walk along small alleys, explore the Tobacco Street (Yandaixie Street) with interesting stores, clime up to the Drum Tower to watch a 20-minute drumming performance. Then sit down and enjoy a Tea Ceremony at a tea house inside Bell Tower.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Local guide

    Other

    Tea tasting

    Other

    Entrance fee

    Other

    Hotel pick up

    Not included

    Other

    Food and drinks

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Transportation to/from attractions

    Other

    Hotel drop-off

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

    Itinerary

    Standard2 hours to 3 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    40 minutes

    Choose your tour option when you book: Morning or afternoon departure. Then, meet you guide in your hotel and start your 3-hour walking tour in ancient Beijing hutongs. The Hutong, an old-style city alley or lane, is one of the most distinctive features and must-see attractions in Beijing.  First, walk beside Houhai lake.The lake is surrounded by shops, bars, restaurants and lots of culture. Also, past the first row of bars are some of Beijing disappearing hutongs. Houhai Lake is a great place to enjoy nature, escape for all people from the hustle bustle of big city life.

    2

    Stop 2

    10 minutes

    Then walk through the narrow alleys and have a stop at Yinding Bridge. The bridge is in the shape of a silver sycee, and that is why it is called Yinding Bridge. It is one of the eight sights in Beijing. “Viewing the Western Hill at Yinding Bridge” was one of the amazing sceneries in ancient Beijing.

    3

    Stop 3

    30 minutes

    Afterward, continue to Yandai Xie Street, also known as Tobacco Pouch Tilt Street, it was a prosperous commercial street specializing in the sales of tobacco pouches, calligraphy and paintings and jade articles during the Qing Dynasty (1616 -1911). It is lined with famous curios stores now,which have become highlights when visitors taking Hutong Tours.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hourAdmission included

    Then climb up to the top of Drum Tower, listen the history from your tour guide and enjoy a drum show.  Following the climb up the stairs, you will visit a tea house inside the Bell Tower, enjoy a tea ceremony and taste a cup of Chinese tea, such as Green Dragon, Jasmine tea, or Oolong tea. Your tour finish after your tea tasting. Your tour guide will provides directions to your hotel from there.

    Additional Info

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    Please leave your contact number upon booking if available

    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

    Review Summary

    5.0

    3 reviews

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