Hutong tour

Highlights

- Discovery of the Hutongs, traditional alleys of Beijing
- The morning in a rickshaw, a fun, typical and ideal way to visit

Description:

To start with, you will be met by your guide at your hotel lobby, then drive to the old part of Beijing city.

Enjoy a tricycle tour through the traditional alleys (“hutongs”) of Old Beijing.
Hutongs are a kind of ancient city alley or lane that is typical in Beijing. Most of them are found around the Forbidden City, and many were built during the three dynasties of Yuan, Ming and Qing.

Today, the Hutong is a living museum of Beijing history showing the traditional lifestyle of Beijing people.
Tricycles hold two people and peddled by an experienced bicyclist.

Stops are made to visit a local family and see first-hand how the people of Beijing live. Visitors can also indulge themselves with jewelry, fashion and other goodies in display in an array of tastefully appointed boutiques along the famous Slanted Pipe Street.

Trip back to your hotel at the end of the excursion.

Included:

- Transportation in air-conditioned car / minibus / coach
- Transportation from/to your accommodation
- All entrance fees to visits
- Guide
- Rickshaw ride

Not included:

- Personal expenses
- Gratuity
- Lunch

Useful information:

- Unless otherwise specified, all our excursions are private: you, and only you, accompanied by your own guide
- Departure 9am (approximately), trip back 12.30pm (approximately)
- This excursion is recommended for people staying in Beijing
- Rate based on departure/trip back from accommodation located in Beijing city center