Immerse yourself in Chinese traditions and indulge in imperial cuisine on this private culture tour in Beijing. Visit iconic landmarks, explore Hutongs, and experience authentic Chinese handicrafts.
Immerse yourself in Chinese traditions and indulge in imperial cuisine on this private culture tour in Beijing. Visit iconic landmarks, explore Hutongs, and experience authentic Chinese handicrafts.
- Temple of Heaven - After pickup from your hotel, travel by private, climate-controlled vehicle to your first stop: the Temple of Heaven. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO-listed complex, whose origins date to the 15th century. See the ornate altars and halls, and hear how China’s Ming and Qing emperors performed rituals and sacrifices here to…
- Temple of Heaven - After pickup from your hotel, travel by private, climate-controlled vehicle to your first stop: the Temple of Heaven. Take a guided tour of this UNESCO-listed complex, whose origins date to the 15th century. See the ornate altars and halls, and hear how China’s Ming and Qing emperors performed rituals and sacrifices here to ensure bountiful crops. Stroll around the gardens to see Beijing’s older citizens socializing, singing, and performing tai chi.
- Liulichang Street - Then drive on to Liulichang Street, a lane lined with grey-stoned Qing-style (1644-1911) buildings housing antique book, curio, and art shops.
- Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - View some of the artisans at work, and then visit royal Jingshan Park to enjoy bird’s-eye views of the Forbidden City and downtown Beijing. Learn how China’s last Ming emperor hanged himself here in 1644 as enemy forces neared the city.
- Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan) - Then continue to Behai Park, home to Fangshan, Beijing’s oldest imperial restaurant. Admire the richly decorated interior and enjoy a sumptuous lunch/Dinner featuring dishes once favored by the Qing-era emperors.
- Bell and Drum Towers - Continue to the nearby Bell and Drum Towers, and watch the famous drum-beating ceremony that recalls how the original drum in the Drum Tower was beaten to mark the time in imperial days. Lastly, walk through hutongs to a traditional family home. Here, learn a handicraft like calligraphy, clay sculpture, mask or snuff bottle painting, Chinese yoyo, or paper-cutting.
- Local Family Handicraft Fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance Fees and Rickshaw ride
- Imperial lunch/dinner with Soft drinks and beer
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Local Family Handicraft Fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance Fees and Rickshaw ride
- Imperial lunch/dinner with Soft drinks and beer
- Experienced English-speaking guide
Take a deep dive into the Chinese culture in this private tour, which includes lunch/dinner at the city’s oldest imperial restaurant inside Beihai Park. You will visit Temple of Heaven, Drum and Bell Tower, Jingshan Park, Liulichang Street and Yandaixiejie Street. Riding a boat across Beihai Lake, explore Hutongs, and learn a traditional Chinese…
Take a deep dive into the Chinese culture in this private tour, which includes lunch/dinner at the city’s oldest imperial restaurant inside Beihai Park. You will visit Temple of Heaven, Drum and Bell Tower, Jingshan Park, Liulichang Street and Yandaixiejie Street. Riding a boat across Beihai Lake, explore Hutongs, and learn a traditional Chinese Handicraft in a private family home.
- Imperial meal is set menu, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Guide would inform the available handicraft options during the tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
