Beijing: Hutong Culture and Tea Tasting Private Tour
ID: GYG799459-1282163
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the Hutongs of Beijing on a private walking tour. Visit the Drum Tower, the Imperial College, and the Lama Temple. Finish your tour with a tea tasting experience.
Embark on a delightful 3.5-hour walking tour in the center of Beijing with tea appreciation and relaxation.
Begin with the picturesque Houhai, a beautiful lake surrounded by traditional Hutongs. Stroll through the narrow alleys to reach the Drum Tower, a historical landmark that once regulated time in ancient Beijing.
Then, visit Guozijian, the Imperial College of 3 dynasties, which serves as an institution of traditional Chinese culture.
Next, visit the Lama Temple. A testament to the city's religious diversity, with a rich collection of Buddhist artifacts and a 26-meter-tall statue of Maitreya Buddha.
End your tour in a traditional tea house, and light up your day with a serene tea ceremony and the tasting of Chinese tea.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the city's religious diversity at the Lama Temple
- Explore the narrow alleys of the Hutongs and see the Drum Tower
- Visit the Imperial College of 3 dynasties and learn about Chinese culture
- Enjoy a serene tea ceremony and taste Chinese tea in a traditional tea house
- Learn about the history of the city and its religious diversity
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as this is a walking tour.
Bring your camera to capture the beautiful sights.
Carry water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Note that smoking and consuming food and drinks are not allowed in some sights.
This tour is not suitable for people over 80 years old.
Take metro line 8 to Shichahai Station, use Exit A2, and the meeting point (Starbucks Reserve) is on the left hand of Exit A2.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
