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    Private Hutong Culture Tour with Dumpling Cooking Class plus Cricket Fighting Game

    5.0(5 reviews)
    By Lily's Tour CompanyProduct code 26448P8
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    Duration

    6 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English, Zh Tw, Mandarin Chinese

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

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    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. Hutong in Mogolian lungage is "water well", right now it means small alley. This tour will not only take you to explore some old temples in the Hutong, such as Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and also, you will take the rickshow ride and climb up the Drum Tower. The highlight of the tour will be learning how to make dumplings, watching cricket fighting and eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Cricket fighting game

    Other

    Rickshaw ride

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Other

    Professional guide

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    Entrance ticket

    Other

    Gasline, Parking & Toll fees

    Not included

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Souvenirs

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup details

    Pickup available
    Custom traveler pickup may be available

    Itinerary

    Standard6 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    1 hourAdmission included

    In the morning, meet your guide upon pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing. You're transported by private vehicle to the first stop, Lama Temple, one of the most revered Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The original prince's palace was converted to a temple in the 18th century and blends both Han and Tibetan styles of architecture. View the world's largest wooden Buddha statue.

    2

    Stop 2

    1 hourAdmission included

    Confucius Temple, built to pay tribute to Confucius during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Venture inside the temple complex to find more than 100 ancient trees and 198 steles.

    3

    Stop 3

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Board a rickshaw for a ride through 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. Watch a game of cricket fighting and eat a home-style meal for lunch.

    4

    Stop 4

    1 hourAdmission included

    Afternoon, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century,

    5

    Stop 5

    30 minutes

    Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century.

    6

    Stop 6

    30 minutes

    Tour will ending at Houhai(Shichahai ) Lake. Conclude your private tour with transport back to your hotel.

    Additional Info

    Wheelchair Accessible

    Wheelchair accessible

    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

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Other

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

    Other

    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Other

    Please wear comfortable walking shoes

    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

    5 reviews

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