Rickshaw Tour of the Hutongs in Old Beijing
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- Explore historical Beijing aboard a rickshaw
- Several stops along the way allow you to immerse yourself in the Chinese way of life
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off included
Activity Overview
A hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typical for Beijing, where hutongs run into the several thousands. Surrounding the Forbidden City, many were built during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties.
This 700-year old neighbourhood of Old Beijing with labyrinth-like narrow streets seems to be caught in a time warp. See it through the eyes of your own personal rickshaw driver and make several stops along the river, at the vegetable market, and even visit a local house to get a feel of Chinese everyday life. This tour also includes a visit to the magnificent gardens at Prince Gong´s Mansion, Beijing´s largest and the best preserved royal mansion of Qing Dynasty.
Itinerary
On arrival at the Old District, board your jinrikisha, and explore this historical part of Beijing.
The maze of narrow alleyways winding around the Forbidden City is fast disappearing, and you’ll get a glimpse into the distinctive Chinese culture as you zigzag through the hutongs. You’ll also visit the home of a real Chinese family and climb to the top of an old drum tower for a bird’s eye view of the area.
Visit the magnificent gardens at Prince Gong’s Mansion, Beijing’s largest and the best preserved royal mansion of Qing Dynasty.
At the end of the tour, you will be transported back to your hotel in Beijing.
What’s Included & Not Included
Inclusions
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
- Sightseeing in the Hutongs in a jinrikisha
- Local English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance fee
- Parking fee
- Transportation tax
- Refreshments
Important Information
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to start of the tour for reconfirming departure details. Infants aged 2 and under are free, provided they do not occupy seat.
As per the new guidelines by the government, we request you to provide your passport information while booking as follows.
• Your full name
• Passport number
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Nationality
Additional info
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This is a great way to see some of the old Beijing....
Great way to see old Beijing and included a Drum Tower exhibition and silk factory trip...
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