Beijing Night Tour: Hutongs, Houhai Lake, and Snacks

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Experience the enchanting sights and sounds of Beijing at night with a private tour of the city’s hutongs, parks, and waterways. Indulge in a delicious Peking roast duck dinner and end the evening with a leisurely stroll or a drink by Houhai Lake.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Bell and Drum Towers - The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at Beijing downtown area, then drive to Drum Tower, a symbol of Beijing’s rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the history and architectural splendor of this ancient structure as we witness the mesmerizing views of the cityscape from its elevated position.
The Drum Tower is an…

Bell and Drum Towers - The tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at Beijing downtown area, then drive to Drum Tower, a symbol of Beijing’s rich heritage. Immerse yourself in the history and architectural splendor of this ancient structure as we witness the mesmerizing views of the cityscape from its elevated position.

The Drum Tower is an ancient building that dates back to 1272, during the reign of Kublai Khan, and was located in the heart of the Yuan capital Dadu. Originally called the Tower of Orderly Administration (Qizhenglou), it underwent renovations during the Ming and Qing dynasties. In 1420, during the reign of the Yongle Emperor of the Ming dynasty, the tower was rebuilt to the east of its original location. Then, in 1800, during the reign of the Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty, the building underwent large-scale renovations. Today, the Drum Tower is a popular tourist attraction in Beijing, known for its impressive architecture and cultural significance.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - We then venture towards the serene Shichahai Lake, where we can take a leisurely stroll along its shores. Admire the tranquil beauty of the surrounding area, dotted with traditional courtyard homes and picturesque landscapes.

Shichahai is a popular scenic spot in Beijing, situated close to the north gate of Beihai Park. The lakes are surrounded by towering trees, offering a tranquil escape from the bustling city. During the summer, visitors enjoy renting boats to paddle around the lakes, while in the winter, it is a popular spot for ice-skating.

Nanluoguxiang - Our next destination is the charming Nanluogu Hutong, a vibrant alleyway teeming with cultural gems and hidden treasures. Walk through its narrow lanes lined with trendy boutiques, quaint cafes, and traditional architecture, gaining insights into the local way of life.

After exploring the Hutong, it’s time to treat your taste buds to a culinary delight. We will start a yummy foodie tour to taste those famous Beijing snacks food one by one, we will try Beijing Zhajiangmian noodle, Chinese dumpling, Jianbing Guozi(Crispy pancake).

There are many bars nearby, you can enjoy your fabulous Beijing night here.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Enjoy a yummy foodie tour to taste the local Beijing snacks food
Hotel pick up

What's Not Included

Gratuities to the tour guide (recommended)
Hotel drop-off

Additional Information

Experience the enchanting sights and sounds of Beijing at night with this private tour. Your expert guide will lead you through the city’s winding alleyways, known as ‘hutongs’, in Nanluoguxiang, as well as the shimmering waterways of Houhai Lake and the city’s beautiful parks. Discover the local way of life and enjoy a delicious foodie tour to taste…

Location

Bell and Drum Towers

Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District,

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Gina

Jul 13, 2017

Tour guide was very knowledgeable... - Tour guide was very knowledgeable, flexible, and patient. She offered a lot of great ideas for shopping gifts, sovenoirs and information about the area religions, culture, history, and architecture. She was even able to get me in a secured area to view. The walk was normal pace and great exercise. I highly recommend this guide and the tour. It will show you the hidden back street night life and capitalism in Beijing.

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Shaun

May 23, 2017

This was really good to get a feel... - This was really good to get a feel of the local markets in Beijing. I was solo on this tour and had the guide to myself which was great. The guide assisted with bartering of prices and understanding of what the food on display was! Great guide with local knowledge.

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Arienne_h

May 28, 2016

Delightful! This walking tour was... - Delightful! This walking tour was quite honestly one of the highlights of my entire trip to China. Dean was lovely, well versed and delightful! He showed us Beijing as the locals do, and made it absolutely enchanting! Well done Dean!

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Lisa_s

Apr 9, 2017

This tour was a lot of walking. I... - This tour was a lot of walking. I was not expecting a three mile walk just to get from Snack Street to the Drum and Bell Tower. I loved the destination once we arrived, but walking in China, when you are not use to the streets and the pavement was a bit too much. We had a tour with 7 people and the tour guide went at our pace and stopped when someone needed to rest. I was very thankful the tour was limited to our group exclusively. The guide was incredibly informative and personable. His English was very easy to understand. Great experience, but again..... A lot of walking a little over 5 miles from Sunworld Dynasty Hotel to the end of the tour at Qianhai Park

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Cyril

Dec 6, 2016

A great way to see parts of the city... - A great way to see parts of the city that tourists don't often see. The guide,Dean, could have been more forthcoming with his explanations but answered all our questions.

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Kathryn

May 22, 2018

Expensive for tour - We had the tour to ourselves and Dean was a very professional guide showing us the sights. The route was a bit disappointing as we went through a lot of tourist traps and it wasn’t what we were expecting based on the description. Having said that Dean offered a lot of insight into the people, culture and history of Beijing and was a very knowledgable guide.

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Vanessa

Dec 11, 2015

Unfortunately the tour is not done... - Unfortunately the tour is not done by a real guide ... Always the same comments, very kind girl by the way.

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Yvonnesa2014

Aug 25, 2018

What a waste of time and missed opportunities - Review of Dennis the guide for “A small group Beijing Night Walking Tour” Friday August 10th. What he had to offer us was a walk down the main shopping Boulevard and Street, a crowded bus trip to a crowded Houtong and a tour of the Bars and Beer and Wine Street. However, we had expected, from experience with other tour guides in China, to receive information about the history, culture and development of the city as well as the daily lives of residents in Beijing. This information was sparsely forth coming, unless we questioned him. Very often, he didn’t know the answers. By taking ourselves on a Walking Tour the following day, we discovered interesting markets, artisans, and typical examples of daily Chinese life. It seemed to us that he had come with his own agenda that was totally unrelated to our needs, age group and interests. It is a pity that he did not follow the tour as outlined in your advertisement on the internet.

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Korey

Aug 17, 2016

Maybe it was the weather affecting... - Maybe it was the weather affecting our review because it was so hot, but this tour basically consisted of walking down the shopping street in Beijing, the snack street where our guide couldn't even recommend anything because she 'doesn't eat this food', then walking forever to again walk down an overcrowded shopping street. Nothing of substance, could have done the same thing on our own. In fact, the 4 college girls that started following us were more helpful than the actual guide...when the guide got us lost.

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Johanna

Oct 15, 2015

I think the tour was worth doing and... - I think the tour was worth doing and showed some hidden sides of Beijing. The guide was very pleasant but at times hard to understand.

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From $42

up to 15 guests

1 Adult