Experience a Hutongs Walking Tour with a pay-what-you-please option. Secure your spot with a small booking fee and pay the guide based on your experience. Explore Beijing’s historic Hutongs and support local guides.
Experience a Hutongs Walking Tour with a pay-what-you-please option. Secure your spot with a small booking fee and pay the guide based on your experience. Explore Beijing’s historic Hutongs and support local guides.
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Bell and Drum Towers - Meet the guide at the metro station: line 8 or Line 6 Nanluoguxiang station exit E. In Chinese, 南锣鼓巷南口 or 南锣鼓巷地铁站E出口.
A visit to Nanluoguxiang lane transports visitors back to the Yuan Dynasty. The grey vernacular courtyard houses, alongside ancient trees, highlight the enduring legacy of Beijing’s traditional architecture….
- Bell and Drum Towers - Meet the guide at the metro station: line 8 or Line 6 Nanluoguxiang station exit E. In Chinese, 南锣鼓巷南口 or 南锣鼓巷地铁站E出口.
A visit to Nanluoguxiang lane transports visitors back to the Yuan Dynasty. The grey vernacular courtyard houses, alongside ancient trees, highlight the enduring legacy of Beijing’s traditional architecture.
Continue to explore Beijing’s rich history by strolling along Mao’er Hutong. This area is home to many renowned buildings and fascinating character stories. Be sure to stop at the “Empress’s Mansion” for photos, which was once the residence of the last Chinese emperor Puyi’s empress, Wanrong.
Visit the narrow channel connecting Qianhai Lake and Houhai Lake, the heart of the Shichahai area, surrounded by tranquil bars.
Proceed to “Smoking Pipe Street,” where many residents historically enjoyed smoking pipe tobacco.
The final stop is the Drum Tower, which served as the ancient city’s time-telling tower. Over time, the roles of the Bell and Drum Towers have evolved.
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- English-speaking guide included
- English-speaking guide included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Book within your budget to reserve your place and tip the guide at the end of the tour based on your satisfaction. This ensures a high-quality sightseeing experience and motivates your guide to consistently deliver their best. The suggested tip is 150-200 Chinese yuan per person (20-30 USD per person). Look for the guide holding a sign with the name “Roy Li.”
Book within your budget to reserve your place and tip the guide at the end of the tour based on your satisfaction. This ensures a high-quality sightseeing experience and motivates your guide to consistently deliver their best. The suggested tip is 150-200 Chinese yuan per person (20-30 USD per person). Look for the guide holding a sign with the name “Roy Li.”
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.