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Discover Beijing's Hutongs on Private Bus Tour
Beijing
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Specialized infant seats are available
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Your cultural tour starts with morning hotel pickup by a local guide, then visit the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to 24 emperors over 600 years, it is the world’s best-preserved ancient imperial wooden complex. Walking through grand halls and exquisite courtyards to admire peak classical Chinese architecture: golden glazed tiles, intricate carvings, symmetrical layouts and royal paintings. You’ll also hear little-known palace stories showing the glory and solitude of imperial life. Enjoy a self-paid local Chinese lunch and take a break. In the afternoon, ride a traditional rickshaw through old Beijing’s winding hutongs. These quiet grey-brick alleys capt...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Chinese Simplified
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Chinese Simplified
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full-time professional English-speaking tour guide
Forbidden City's entrance ticket, Hutong and rickshaw fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Private transfers between hotel and scenic sites
Lunch
Gratuities
Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and shopping fees
Discover Beijing's Hutongs on Private Bus Tour
Beijing
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Your cultural tour starts with morning hotel pickup by a local guide, then visit the Palace Museum (Forbidden City), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to 24 emperors over 600 years, it is the world’s best-preserved ancient imperial wooden complex. Walking through grand halls and exquisite courtyards to admire peak classical Chinese architecture: golden glazed tiles, intricate carvings, symmetrical layouts and royal paintings. You’ll also hear little-known palace stories showing the glory and solitude of imperial life. Enjoy a self-paid local Chinese lunch and take a break. In the afternoon, ride a traditional rickshaw through old Beijing’s winding hutongs. These quiet grey-brick alleys capt...
Highlights
8 hours
Offered in English & Chinese Simplified
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
8 hours
Offered in English & Chinese Simplified
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Full-time professional English-speaking tour guide
Forbidden City's entrance ticket, Hutong and rickshaw fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Private transfers between hotel and scenic sites
Lunch
Gratuities
Personal expenses such as drinks, souvenirs and shopping fees
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, sits on Beijing’s central axis. Completed in 1420, it served as the imperial residence for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Covering 720,000 square metres, it is the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient wooden palace complex and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Its symmetrical layout reflects traditional Chinese philosophy and imperial hierarchy. Grand halls with golden glazed tiles, red walls and exquisite carved decorations embody the peak of ancient Chinese architectural craftsmanship. Every beam, roof ornament and courtyard carries profound cultural meanings.
Today, the palace turns into a museum housing millions of precious relics. Travellers can admire spectacular imperial architecture and experience the glorious royal culture spanning over 500 years. A tour here offers an unforgettable journey into China’s magnificent ancient civilisation.
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Hutong Tour
Hutongs are narrow alleyways that form the soul of old Beijing. They developed hundreds of years ago and weave through the city, connecting countless siheyuan, or traditional courtyard houses.
A classic siheyuan features houses built on four sides enclosing a central yard. This symmetrical design reflects ancient Chinese values of harmony, family unity and proper social order. In the past, multiple generations lived together under one compound.
Walking along quiet hutongs, visitors can witness authentic local life: elderly residents chatting, bicycles passing by and daily scenes full of warmth. Far from the grand royal palaces, hutongs and siheyuan showcase ordinary people’s lifestyle, presenting a completely different side of Beijing’s culture. Exploring these alleys lets travellers escape busy tourist spots and touch the genuine charm of traditional Beijing folk culture.
