Start the day bright and early with this breakfast tour of the hutongs around Houhai (Rear Lake). Rather than lumbering down to a nearby fast-food chain for a trashy breakfast, sample a range of fresh Chinese breakfast dishes and treats at the hutong’s many eateries, from dim sum, jianbing (Chinese crepe) and congee to locally-sourced dragon fruits and baby oranges. You might even discover a new favorite meal. Afterward, enjoy a brisk walk around Beihai Park, a former imperial garden in the center of the city. Visit imperial landmarks like the Nine Dragon Screen and the White Pagoda Watch locals as they do early-morning yoga and tai chi – and maybe even join in No central meeting point to fi...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance Fees
Authentic Beijing Style Breakfast
Taxi fare with 4th Ring Road
Private Tour
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities (Recommended)
Taxi fare at your own expense Outside 4th Ring Road
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Small group tour, please meet up on time
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Please wear comfortable shoes
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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Start the day bright and early with this breakfast tour of the hutongs around Houhai (Rear Lake). Rather than lumbering down to a nearby fast-food chain for a trashy breakfast, sample a range of fresh Chinese breakfast dishes and treats at the hutong’s many eateries, from dim sum, jianbing (Chinese crepe) and congee to locally-sourced dragon fruits and baby oranges. You might even discover a new favorite meal. Afterward, enjoy a brisk walk around Beihai Park, a former imperial garden in the center of the city. Visit imperial landmarks like the Nine Dragon Screen and the White Pagoda Watch locals as they do early-morning yoga and tai chi – and maybe even join in No central meeting point to fi...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Entrance Fees
Authentic Beijing Style Breakfast
Taxi fare with 4th Ring Road
Private Tour
Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
Gratuities (Recommended)
Taxi fare at your own expense Outside 4th Ring Road
Any other expenses that not listed as included
Itinerary
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Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
Your friendly tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. then head to Hutong for an authentic breakfast, Tasting the local dim sum, traditional yogurt, soybean milk, arctic ocean juice, Jianbing (Chinese crepe), congee, wonton. Back Lakes is an old neighborhood that local beijingners live. The Hutong date back to Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai) , Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong,Shichahai Scenic Resort and experience people's life, culture and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.
1 hour
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Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Stroll though the Hutong, Visit the most beloved park by local Beijingners in the mornig, Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan). It is the earliest imperial garden in Beijing. You will see hundreds of local people. If the weather is good, they will come for early morning exercise. Taichi, Yoga, gymnastics.
1 hour and 30 minutes
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The Nine Dragon Screen of Beihai
Nine Dragon carvings and very colorful glazed tiles in the northern side of the Beihai park. A good spot to watch locals does taichi, dancing and singing in the early morning. At the end of the tour, your guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel
