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Classic City Tour: Bell & Drum Towers, Shichahai & Nanluoguxiang
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Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Meeting point
Exit G of Gulou Dajie Station (accessible via both Line 2 and Line 8)
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
During this tour, you'll discover Beijing's down‑to‑earth side — where tradition meets modern life. With 14 years of guiding under my belt, let me show you the city behind the landmarks.
Bell and Drum Towers — Once kept time for old Beijing, marking the hours for the entire city. In the square, locals kick shuttlecocks. Feel like trying? Jump in!
Yandaixie Alley — Wander up this slanting lane where old‑school Beijing meets tiny shops and local charm. Don't miss the tiny post office — grab a stamp, write a card, and send it home with Beijing memories.
Shichahai Area — Peaceful waters by day, vibrant bars by dusk. Rent a boat, or just watch the willows sway. Nearby, Yuhe (Jade River) whispers through ancient stone channels — a quiet reminder of the Yuan‑dynasty waterway.
Nanluoguxiang — Feel the pulse of modern hutong life, where the aroma of street food mingles with café chatter and the whisper of centuries‑old courtyards.
What are you waiting for? Come explore with me!
Bell and Drum Towers — Once kept time for old Beijing, marking the hours for the entire city. In the square, locals kick shuttlecocks. Feel like trying? Jump in!
Yandaixie Alley — Wander up this slanting lane where old‑school Beijing meets tiny shops and local charm. Don't miss the tiny post office — grab a stamp, write a card, and send it home with Beijing memories.
Shichahai Area — Peaceful waters by day, vibrant bars by dusk. Rent a boat, or just watch the willows sway. Nearby, Yuhe (Jade River) whispers through ancient stone channels — a quiet reminder of the Yuan‑dynasty waterway.
Nanluoguxiang — Feel the pulse of modern hutong life, where the aroma of street food mingles with café chatter and the whisper of centuries‑old courtyards.
What are you waiting for? Come explore with me!
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 2 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Small‑group walking tour with a local English‑speaking guide
- al Historical stories and culturnsights at each stop
- A relaxed group pace with plenty of photo stops
- Local tips on local food and hidden spots
- Photos taken along the way.
Meeting point
Exit G of Gulou Dajie Station (accessible via both Line 2 and Line 8)
On arrival
Meeting point is Exit G of Yonghegong Lama Temple Subway Station. Both Line 2 and Line 5 serve this station. Your guide will be waiting for you above ground at the exit. Please arrive 5–10 minutes early.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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