3-hour Beihai Park and Hutong Tour by Rickshaw Small Group Tour
Beihai Park, Nanluoguxing, Shichahai Hutong, Drum Tower, Bell Tower, Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street, Rickshaw ride
1 Day
$45USD
Tour Code: Duration: Available:
Tour Code:BJ- HGT- 04
Duration:3 hours
Available:Daily
Overview
This guided mini-group tour offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and local experiences. The combination of Beihai Park and Shichahai Hutong area provides a contrasting experience of the historical grandeur of imperial gardens and the charm of traditional Beijing neighborhoods. Riding in a rickshaw adds a touch of nostalgia and allows you to navigate the narrow streets comfortably while enjoying the scenery.
Highlights
One of the most classic Hutong tour with numerous former celebrities and imperial officials' mansions, a variety of Beijing local snack food, full of trendy shops, and a lively atmosphere.
Take the rickshaw ride to see the whole picture of the Hutong area.
Wander in one of the world's oldest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens- Beihai Park.
Itinerary
Day 13-hour Beihai Park, Nanluoguxiang, and Shichahai Hutong Tour by Rickshaw
13:50 Our group will meet at “Beihai Park North Gate”.
By tax: please show the taxi driver “请带我去北海北门.”
By subway: Take line 6 to the station "Beihai North Station". Come out from Exit B (Northeast exit). Walk towards the east about 530 meters (8 mins walk) will arrive at the North Gate of Beihai Park.
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Beihai Park was initially built by the emperors of the Jin Dynasty 1000 years ago, according to the popular Chinese legend of a fairy hill on the sea. Continuously improved by dynasties Jin(1115-1234), Yuan(1271-1368), Ming(1368-1644) and Qing(1644-1911). White pagoda, double-sided Nine-Dragon Screen, Round City, and Jade Islet, famous as Peng-Lai fairyland on the sea are all well-known in Beijing.
Shichahai has long been regarded as the most beautiful place in old Beijing. With the beautiful scenery of the lake, numerous temples, former residences of many celebrities, gardens of royal families, and lakeside bars, this area has become the best part of Hutong in Beijing and a historical and cultural feature spot. Sitting on a Rickshaw ride is a fun and relaxing way to tour around those zigzagging and inter-crossing old Hutong, courtyard houses, and local shops.
Wandering around in the old Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street inside Hutong, there are nearly one hundred cultural shops in styles distinct from each other. These shops specialize in selling various unique articles and local snacks
Climb to Drum Tower /or Bell Tower to take panorama pictures of Beijing's inner city (optional, at your own cost).
Nanluoguxiang is a famous hutong (narrow alley) in Beijing known for its unique blend of traditional and modern elements. As you walk along this bustling street, you'll find a mix of old courtyard houses converted into trendy shops, cafes, and boutiques.
Our group will dismiss at Nanluoguxiang Hutong, You can spend more time in the Hutong area or explore more places in Beijing, watch fantastic cultural shows, or relax in the hotel and book a nice in-room oil message service from us to eliminate fatigue.
By tax: please show the taxi driver “请带我去北海北门.”
By subway: Take line 6 to the station "Beihai North Station". Come out from Exit B (Northeast exit). Walk towards the east about 530 meters (8 mins walk) will arrive at the North Gate of Beihai Park.
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Beihai Park was initially built by the emperors of the Jin Dynasty 1000 years ago, according to the popular Chinese legend of a fairy hill on the sea. Continuously improved by dynasties Jin(1115-1234), Yuan(1271-1368), Ming(1368-1644) and Qing(1644-1911). White pagoda, double-sided Nine-Dragon Screen, Round City, and Jade Islet, famous as Peng-Lai fairyland on the sea are all well-known in Beijing.
Shichahai has long been regarded as the most beautiful place in old Beijing. With the beautiful scenery of the lake, numerous temples, former residences of many celebrities, gardens of royal families, and lakeside bars, this area has become the best part of Hutong in Beijing and a historical and cultural feature spot. Sitting on a Rickshaw ride is a fun and relaxing way to tour around those zigzagging and inter-crossing old Hutong, courtyard houses, and local shops.
Wandering around in the old Skewed Tobacco Pouch Street inside Hutong, there are nearly one hundred cultural shops in styles distinct from each other. These shops specialize in selling various unique articles and local snacks
Climb to Drum Tower /or Bell Tower to take panorama pictures of Beijing's inner city (optional, at your own cost).
Nanluoguxiang is a famous hutong (narrow alley) in Beijing known for its unique blend of traditional and modern elements. As you walk along this bustling street, you'll find a mix of old courtyard houses converted into trendy shops, cafes, and boutiques.
Our group will dismiss at Nanluoguxiang Hutong, You can spend more time in the Hutong area or explore more places in Beijing, watch fantastic cultural shows, or relax in the hotel and book a nice in-room oil message service from us to eliminate fatigue.
Book Price
Price | Adult (Age>8) | Child (Age: 4-7) | Infant (Age:0-3) |
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Per Person | $45 US | Half Price | $45 US |
Options
If you like, you can continue to join our other Mini-Group Tours (click it for more information) in the afternoon OR Night Tours (click it for more information) OR Enjoy room service for a nice Chinese Whole-body Massage (click it for more information) by our therapist at your preferred time.Includes
Experienced English-speaking tour guide service. Other languages guide service upon the request.
Admission tickets enter the Beihai Park
Hutong tour, Rickshaw ride
Gratuity to the Rickshaw driver
Excludes
Hotel pick- up and drop-off
Gratuity to the guide
Meal
Warmly Suggestions
1 All the group tours also offer private tours, we can customize your schedule according to your time and preference.
2 Your guide will contact you by calling you, or leaving a message in your hotel room the evening before your next day's tour.
3 Many places have already started using E-tickets now. Please bring your valid passport or passport copy on the day of travel for the sites need to confirm your name with the tickets.
4 Please note that the itinerary is flexible, and we can adjust it according to your interests, the weather, or any unexpected conditions.
5 The quoted price is a half-day tour price. More than 4 hours may incur an extra charge.
6 Our tours are complete non-compulsory shopping tours, and we will not take you to any factories without your request or waste your valuable time.
7 Our tours are not shopping tours, so we will not take you to any factories or stores for shopping without your request.