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Small Group Walking Tour to Hutong Museum and Ancient Temple
Beijing
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Our tours take you to unique, off-the-beaten-path destinations—the kind you won’t find on typical travel itineraries. Perfect for travelers seeking depth and authenticity, we reveal a side of Beijing rarely seen by visitors. Enjoy an intimate group setting that ensures meaningful interaction with your guide and fellow explorers, thoughtful conversation, and personalized attention. Our tours are designed with well-researched insights and engaging stories backed by scholarly references. Learn about traditional customs, philosophy, art, and history in an accessible and inspiring way. All guides have a multicultural educational background, offering not only expertise but also an open perspective...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Admission fee
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijia Hu Tong
Take subway line 5 to Dengshikou Station, exit from Exit C or Exit A, and then follow Baidu or Google Maps to our meet-up location, Shi Jia Elementary School, which is just a 1-minute walk away!
Return
6 Guang Hua Lu
This tour ends at the South Gate of Ritan Park.
Itinerary
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Shijia Hutong Museum
Our guide will lead you through the Shijia Hutong Museum, once a traditional courtyard home, exploring its layout and function while uncovering the fascinating history of its former owner, writer Ling Shuhua. Discover how her life stories intertwine with the turbulent currents of modern Chinese history.
30 minutes
2
Zhihua Temple
Step into the 500-year-old Zhihua Temple, once the private shrine of the influential eunuch Wang Zhen. Admire its unique architecture, blending Song to Ming styles, and explore its exquisite sutra cabinet and fusion of Tibetan-Han Buddhist and Taoist art. Discover its connection to the Tumu Crisis—a major historical upheaval—making this temple a site of deep scholarship and enduring misteries.
1 hour
3
Ritan Park (Ritan Gongyuan)
We still trace the exact path once taken by China’s emperors during the Imperial Sun Worship Ritual. Walk from the ancient gates to the altar platform, uncovering the rituals, symbolism, and imperial traditions that shaped the Ming and Qing dynasties within this serene historic park.
30 minutes
Small Group Walking Tour to Hutong Museum and Ancient Temple
Beijing
What's Included
Admission fee
About
Our tours take you to unique, off-the-beaten-path destinations—the kind you won’t find on typical travel itineraries. Perfect for travelers seeking depth and authenticity, we reveal a side of Beijing rarely seen by visitors. Enjoy an intimate group setting that ensures meaningful interaction with your guide and fellow explorers, thoughtful conversation, and personalized attention. Our tours are designed with well-researched insights and engaging stories backed by scholarly references. Learn about traditional customs, philosophy, art, and history in an accessible and inspiring way. All guides have a multicultural educational background, offering not only expertise but also an open perspective...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
Meeting Points
Departure
Shijia Hu Tong
Take subway line 5 to Dengshikou Station, exit from Exit C or Exit A, and then follow Baidu or Google Maps to our meet-up location, Shi Jia Elementary School, which is just a 1-minute walk away!
