It is a 4-hour bicycle tour along the second ring road of beijing to explore the real Beijing in a different way.
We will start from your hotel with the bike ready before that, then we will cycling to see 800-year old ancient beijing Hutong district: the wudaoying hutong - the lama temple - the imperial academy street - the drum and bell tower square - the residential hutongs for the real local beijingers - the Houhai lakeside hutongs - tobacco pipe hutongs - the jingshan park ( charcoal hill)to enjoy a panoramic view of the city ) - the Changan avenue (the number one avenue of China) - China chairman’s working office ( “White House” of China ).
You will not only just cycling, we will be able to stop by some spot for a drink or a piece of snack as well as explore the local knock-off street shops. we will be able to visit some authentic local parks and squares where you could chat and join with the local people for some activities if that interests you.
Points of Interest
- Beijing
- Bicycle use
- English-speaking guide service
- Assistance for reservation of tickets and restaurants
- Entrance tickets to the tour spots
- Any other personal cost
- Food and Drinks
1, Arrange for a pick-up from your hotel, with two available slots: either a 9am morning slot or a 2pm afternoon slot. The bicycle tour will initiate from the vicinity of your hotel.
2, The cycling journey will be along the Second Ring Road (a modern road that substituted the ancient city wall), featuring a tour through the old Hutong district in Beijing. The tour includes visits to the Lama Temple and the Imperial Academy Street, and will pause at the Wudaoying Hutong for a relaxing break and beverages.
3, Resuming the journey, you will head towards the Drum and Bell Tower Square, and partake in local activities like ground calligraphy, watching cricket fights, playing shuttlecock, etc. A visit to the Tobacco-Pipe Hutong for some bargain shopping, followed by an experience of local social life at Houhai Lakeside Hutong’s bars, is included.
4, The tour includes a visit to Jingshan Park and Changan Avenue to take a gander at the Chairman’s office.
5, The excursion concludes with the return to your hotel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
