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Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
Bei Jing Shi
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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If you don't receive the call before 8:30pm, please contact us ASAP
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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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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Pedicab
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Car
Hotel
Meeting Points
Departure
South Luogu Lane
Take subway line 8 or 6 and get off at "Nanluoguxiang" station, follow the exit E and meet your tour guide.
Half Day Beijing Walking Tour: Hutong & Mansion of Prince Gong & Houhai Lake
Bei Jing Shi
About
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.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & 5 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
English speaking tour guide
Pedicab
Entrance tickets
Lunch
Car
Hotel
Meeting Points
Departure
South Luogu Lane
Take subway line 8 or 6 and get off at "Nanluoguxiang" station, follow the exit E and meet your tour guide.
Return
Itinerary
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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.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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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.
30 minutes
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Shichahai Scenic Resort
Hop on a pedicab along Opium street, Yinding Bridge. The view in Houhai Lake will startle you with its beautiful scenery.
1 hour
4
Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion
At last, visit the Mansion of Prince Gong, a private residence of Heshen, a wealthy minister in Qing Dynasty (1644AD - 1911AD). Afterward, walk to the subway station and say goodbye to your guide.
