3-Hour Walking Tour in Original Hutongs with Native Beijingers: Explore Beijing's Historic Lanes
Dong Cheng Qu
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour through Beijing's original Hutongs with native Beijingers. Discover the historic lanes, hear captivating stories, and indulge in local snacks and drinks.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Qianmen Street - Guided by a native Beijinger with a childhood spent in a traditional Hutong courtyard, embark on a journey through the most authentic Hutong neighborhoods. Experience the remnants of history and the daily life of local residents. The guide will recount tales from her youth connected to these compact and slender alleys. Discover the origin of the term “hutong” through captivating narratives that bring the past to life. Venture into an age-old marketplace to immerse yourself in the community’s rhythm, pause to observe elderly residents engrossed in a game of chess, and conclude the excursion at a beloved family eatery, sampling genuine Beijing delicacies.
What's Included
- Small group size limited to 8 people for a personalized experience.
- Guided Hutong tours with an English-speaking local from Beijing.
- Complimentary snacks and drinks included.
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meal Options
- Fermented Soya-bean Milk
- Chao Gan (Fried pork liver)
- Noodles with soybean paste
- Bao Zi (Steamed bun)
Additional Information
Hutong, is the place where Beijing locals have lived for generations. Here is almost no transformation, and still a large number of ‘locals’ living. Led by a knowledgeable host, who grew up in the Hutong courtyard, have enormous love and deep feelings for Beijing. Walk through the shortest and narrowest Hutong of Beijing, listen the vivid story about family memories and legend passed down orally, taste the most popular Beijing snacks and drinks.
- Small group with a maximum of 8 people.
- Walk around non-tourist Hutongs that you won’t likely discovered it on your own.
- With good stories on the way. Imagine the past and feel present.
- Taste some kind of local snacks and drinks to feel the real Beijing flavor.
- If you are allergic to any food or you are vegetarian, please let us know.
Location
Qianmen Street
Qian Men Da Jie
We will meet at Qianmen Subway Station (Exit A) at 4 PM .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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