Beijing Imperial City Walking Tour

9.8
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Provided by: Roy Li
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Metro line 8 Nan luo gu xiang station exit E
Languages
English
From €30.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.

Overview

Highlights of the tour:
* Nan Luo Gu Xiang Lane
* Mao'er Hutong
* Former Residence of Qing Dynasty Empress
* Former Residence of the President of the Republic of China
* Dou Jiao Hutong
* Fangzhuanchang Hutong
* Houhai Lake (Shichahai Lake)
* Houhai lake Bar street
* Smoking pipe street
* Xiaoshibei Hutong
* Dashibei Hutong
* Drum tower (outside visit)
* Bell tower (outside visit)

Why visit these places? Because they are more authentic and Non-touristy.

During the visit, you will learn about the origin and meaning of Hutongs, the layout of Beijing City in the past, the rise and fall of Hutongs, the lifestyle of Beijing residents in hutongs, the mysteries behind the gates of traditional courtyards, the feng shui of courtyard layouts, and why there is such a large wealth gap in hutongs? Hutong is both a rich area and a slum. Visit the former residence of the president of the Republic of China. Visit Wanrong's former residence to learn about the story of the last emperor, Puyi, and Empress, as well as the most famous Zhajiangmian in Beijing's Hutongs, the famous bar street in Beijing, the favorite mythical animal in the Hutongs, and the oldest method of telling time in Beijing.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:

  • Fangzhuanchang Hutong
  • Beijing Imperial City Art Trading Center
  • Doujiao Hutong
  • Mao'er Hutong No.45
  • Tour guide

Meeting point

Metro line 8 Nan luo gu xiang station exit E

On arrival

Meet the guide at metro line 8 Nan Luo gu xiang station exit E.
Find the guide who is holding a sign with "Roy Li" on it.

Things to note

Please carry your passport and Chinese yuan cash with you.

Rating
9.8
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
9.9
Content
9.9
Guide
10.0
Usefulness
9.9

Free Cancellation

Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.

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