Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City&Hutong Option 1: Tour with Rickshaw ride+Hutong lunch No transfer

Travel back in time and discover old Beijing on this guided tour of the Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden City, then explore the historic Hutong alleys, with the option to add a lunch or rickshaw ride.
Meet our tour guide in your downtown hotel's lobby. Then heading directly to first attraction of the day - Tian'anmen Square.

Benifit from travel agency's fast security track and enter Tian'anmen Square. Take a stroll around one of the largest public squares in the world, check out landmarks like the National Museum of China, Front Gates, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, National Museum, Tian'anmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Continue to the Forbidden City, explore most important courtyards and halls along the middle axis of the Forbidden City, as well as the imperial garden, and learn about the uses of these impressive buildings.

There are few options for you to explore the local Hutong allays.
Option 1: Arrive at Drum and Bell Tower area, climb aboard your awaiting rickshaw and set off to experience the old streets of Beijing; learn about communities built around hutongs, then arrive at a local Hutong home to gain insight into the life in Hutong. Greet the courteous family and listen as the local people talk about their way of life. You also have the option to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch in the Hutong family.

Option 2: Arrrive at Beijing Hutong Museum. Stroll around the museum to gain insight into the Hutong history and culture. Take a walk along the Shijia Hutong which is one of the oldest Hutong in Beijing, the Hutong was initially built in the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) and renovated in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Many celebrated Chinese figures such as intellectuals and officials once lived here.

Stop at one of the local resturant for lunch, then explore one of the local fresh market where you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, fresh meat and seafood etc.

Your wonderful tour will ends here.

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.

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.