Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
Discover the charms of Old Beijing in a half day. You will walk around hutong to discover a traditional side of Beijing then marvel at spectacular sights like Prince Gong’s Mansion and its verdant surrounding gardens, the Bell and Drum Towers and Houhai Lake. Besides, you'll experience taking a traditional mode of transport pedicab.
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Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
What's included in Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hutong Tour
The tour guide will meet you at the Exit E of Nanluoguxiang subway station, then take you to the Hutong area. Explore local souvenirs, shops, street snacks in the narrow hutong. Experience the leisurely lifestyle of local people and learn Chinese culture.
Bell and Drum Towers
The Bell and Drum Towers is the first station for this tour, once used to keep time for locals, signaling when the heavy gates would get shut. Climb up the steep staircase and get a rewarding view of the Hutongs then keep your ears open and possibly hear drum performances.
Shichahai Scenic Resort
Hop on a pedicab along Opium street, Yinding Bridge. The view in Houhai Lake will startle you with its beautiful scenery.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- English speaking tour guide
- Entrance tickets
- Pedicab
- Lunch
- Car
- Hotel
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will be informed the exact pick up time and meeting point a night before departure by your tour guide, please leave your hotel information upon booking.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- If you don't receive the call before 8:30pm, please contact us ASAP
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Take subway line 8 or 6 and get off at "Nanluoguxiang" station, follow the exit E and meet your tour guide.
