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Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
Product code 103042P19
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From USD 123.54
Dates
Available from Jun 12, 2019
Start times
8:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 3-6, Adult ages 7-90
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Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake





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Duration
4 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
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.
Overview
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.
What's Included
Included
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Pedicab
Entrance tickets
Not included
Lunch
Car
Hotel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Take subway line 8 or 6 and get off at "Nanluoguxiang" station, follow the exit E and meet your tour guide.
End point
Take subway line 8 or 6 and get off at "Nanluoguxiang" station, follow the exit E and meet your tour guide.
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
Hop on a pedicab along Opium street, Yinding Bridge. The view in Houhai Lake will startle you with its beautiful scenery.
Stop 4
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 4
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.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Health Other
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.
Health Other
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Health Other
If you don't receive the call before 8:30pm, please contact us ASAP
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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