Old Beijing Hutong Tour, Bell Tower , Panjiayuan Antique Layover





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Duration
1 hour to 3 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
Our professional English-speaking tour guide will pick you up in the halls of Terminals 1, 2, and 3 of Beijing Capital International Airport or the lobbies of major hotels in the city, and take you to visit the old Beijing Hutong with a history of 800 years, and take you once Hutong tour with different experiences. Old Beijing Hutong not only allows you to feel the dynamics of rickshaws running through the streets and alleys, but you can also visit the families of local residents and communicate with them. You can also taste the special snacks hidden in the old Beijing Hutong. A Hutong Tour satisfies your senses, hearing and taste. You can also visit the Drum Tower or Bell Tower (your choice) in old Beijing, and at the same time, if you are interested, you can learn many traditional cultural arts with folk artists, such as Peking Opera, calligraphy, Chinese paper-cut, dumplings, Tai Chi, etc. Our stopover tours cater for those who have longer layovers (9+ hours) and wish to visit the Great Wall or other attractions between two long-haul flights. We offer a wide range of tours, enabling you to choose the best Beijing attractions you wish to visit. Additionally, the highlights of this tour are: No tourist traps, no hidden fees. All of our airport layover tours are value for money. We will make sure that your short time in Beijing is worth remembering for a lifetime. Note: In order for this type of travel to be possible, your layover must be at least 9 hours or longer (between two flights)
What's Included
Included
Transfers, mineral water, rickshaws, visits to the bell or drum tower, home visits, beautiful little gifts
Not included
Excludes: personal consumption of guests, tips for guides and drivers, tips for rickshaw drivers, Recommended out-of-pocket items for guests
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 1
Our excellent English-speaking guides will hold you your name in the lobby of the major hotels in the city or in the halls of Terminals 1, 2 and 3 of the Capital International Airport, then drive you to the old Beijing Hutong with an 800-year history. Old Beijing's Drum Tower or Bell Tower overlooks Beijing City.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission included
Stop 2
Beijing's Bell and Drum Tower was built during the Yuan Da Da Dao period and is located on the central axis of Beijing. It is an important building on the central axis of Beijing. The Ming and Qing Dynasties saw Beijing city shrink five leagues to the south to build the northern wall, making the Bell and Drum Tower the northernmost group of buildings on the central axis of Beijing. At present, the Bell Drum Tower Square has been turned into a cultural and entertainment venue for nearby residents, many of whom will kick blankets in the square.The bell tower and drum tower are buildings on the axis of old Beijing, they and Zhengyangmen.
Stop 3
1 hour
Stop 3
Visitors can see antique handicrafts: porcelain, wood carvings, stone carvings, bronze, calligraphy, jade, Tibetan miscellaneous pieces, ethnic miscellaneous pieces, home furnishings, folk revolution artifacts, other used goods
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infant Seats Available
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Learn calligraphy, paper-cut, dumplings (three choices one)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
1 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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