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    Cooking Class in Old Beijing Hutong with Lunch & Morning Market

    By Lily's Tour CompanyProduct code 26448P162
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    Duration

    3 hours to 4 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

    Mobile tickets

    Overview

    Beijing Hutong has more than 700 years history. Since Mongolian brought the word "Hutong" to Beijing. The local people have lived in the Hutong for generations to generations. This tour will take you to explore the local morning market in the Hutong, and also, you will climb up the Drum Tower to have a bird's view of the old city. The highlight of the tour will be learning how to make dumplings, eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Professional guide

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    Dumplings making

    Not included

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop off

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    The pickup location: Subway Line 8 and Line 2 Gulou dajie staion Exit B. Your tour guide will hold your name sigh to meet you there.

    End point

    The pickup location: Subway Line 8 and Line 2 Gulou dajie staion Exit B. Your tour guide will hold your name sigh to meet you there.

    Itinerary

    Standard3 hours to 4 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission included

    In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at Guloudajie subway station Exit B at 9:00am. The first, you will visit a morning market nearby. There are thousands of vendors in this market. All most including everything. You can buy fresh food for lunch cooking class.

    2

    Stop 2

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Then, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. Which is the landmark building for the ancient city Beijing.

    3

    Stop 3

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Strolling around the hutongs. While you weave through the ancient alleys, your guide points out numerous traditional-style gates and shops. On arrival at a local family's home, take part in a cooking demo and learn to make Chinese dumplings and eat a home-style meal for lunch. The tour will fininished at the same station.

    Additional Info

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Public Transportation Nearby

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Other

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Other

    Please wear comfortable walking shoes

    Other

    Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

    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

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