Discover the hidden gems of Beijing on a 2-hour private walking tour from Houhai Lake to Nanluoguxiang Hutong. Explore the historic Shichahai Lake area, climb the Drum Tower for panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the local culture and everyday life of the Hutong neighborhood.
Discover the hidden gems of Beijing on a 2-hour private walking tour from Houhai Lake to Nanluoguxiang Hutong. Explore the historic Shichahai Lake area, climb the Drum Tower for panoramic views, and immerse yourself in the local culture and everyday life of the Hutong neighborhood.
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Shichahai Scenic Resort - Meet the tour guide in the lobby of your downtown Beijing hotel, then travel by private car to the Houhai lake area to begin today’s adventure!
Take a leisurely walk along Shichahai Lake, where the rich history is palpable. This area consists of three artificial lakes: Qianhai (“Front Sea” Lake), Houhai (“Rear Sea” Lake),…
- Shichahai Scenic Resort - Meet the tour guide in the lobby of your downtown Beijing hotel, then travel by private car to the Houhai lake area to begin today’s adventure!
Take a leisurely walk along Shichahai Lake, where the rich history is palpable. This area consists of three artificial lakes: Qianhai (“Front Sea” Lake), Houhai (“Rear Sea” Lake), and the lesser-known Xihai (“West Sea” Lake), which were once part of a waterway system feeding the Imperial Capital. Discover many stories as you walk, enhancing your understanding of Chinese culture. Enjoy various folk activities such as fishing, swimming, boating, rowing, playing chess, dancing, and singing.
Feel free to ask any questions you may have.
- Yandaixie Street - Next, explore Yandaixiejie Street, the oldest commercial street in Beijing, with a history spanning about 800 years. The 232-meter Yandaixie Street is now lined with a variety of shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants where you can purchase local souvenirs, observe traditional Chinese crafts, and enjoy a drink.
- Bell and Drum Towers - Proceed to the impressive Drum and Bell Towers, which served as crucial timekeepers for the Imperial Capital as early as the 12th century. Climb up the Drum Tower to watch an engaging drum performance and enjoy beautiful views over Beijing’s traditional Hutong neighborhood.
- Nanluoguxiang - Continue to explore Nanluoguxiang Alley, famous for its long history, Hutong culture, specialty shops, and unique foods.
After the tour concludes, you can choose to stay and explore further on your own, or the tour guide can assist you in finding a taxi at your own expense to your next destination.
- One way transfer from hotel to Houhai lake area
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to the Drum Tower
- Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup (For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
- One way transfer from hotel to Houhai lake area
- Bottled water
- Entrance fee to the Drum Tower
- Tour Guide
- Hotel pickup (For hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing city)
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities
Experience the best local neighborhood of Beijing on this 2 hour private walking tour which takes you to the Shichahai Lake area. Stroll around the lake which formed since 12th century, gain deep insight into its history and stories behind. Climb to the Drum tower, enjoy a short drum-beaten performance and nice view of the Hutong neighborhood, get to…
Experience the best local neighborhood of Beijing on this 2 hour private walking tour which takes you to the Shichahai Lake area. Stroll around the lake which formed since 12th century, gain deep insight into its history and stories behind. Climb to the Drum tower, enjoy a short drum-beaten performance and nice view of the Hutong neighborhood, get to know the locals’ everyday lives and explore the Nanluoguxiang allays, where you can shop for your China souvenir.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
