Classic Tours, All

Hutong Tour with Rickshaw and Home Host Lunch

Classic Tours, All

Hutong Tour with Rickshaw and Home Host Lunch

Classic Tours, All

Hutong Tour with Rickshaw and Home Host Lunch

Classic Tours, All

Hutong Tour with Rickshaw and Home Host Lunch

  • Destination

    Beijing

  • Trip duration

    0.5 day

  • Price

    From 800 cny

  • Min/Max travelers

    Min. 4

Traditional Rickshaw Adventure: Glide through Beijing’s historic hutong alleys aboard a traditional rickshaw, experiencing the neighborhood rhythm that has defined local life for centuries. Your skilled driver navigates narrow lanes lined with traditional siheyuan courtyard houses, local shops, and community gardens. Stop to observe daily life, chat with residents, and capture authentic moments of old Beijing that exist nowhere else in the world.

Authentic Family Banquet: Share an intimate meal with a local Beijing family in their traditional courtyard home, experiencing genuine Chinese hospitality and home-cooked cuisine. Learn about family traditions, local customs, and daily life while enjoying dishes prepared with recipes passed down through generations. This personal cultural exchange offers insights into contemporary Chinese family life and creates meaningful connections beyond typical tourist experiences.

Day 1

Half Day: Hutong Tour with Rickshaw and Home Host Lunch

Embark on an authentic cultural journey through Beijing's historic hutong neighborhoods with your professional English-speaking guide. This immersive 4.5-hour private tour offers a unique glimpse into traditional Beijing life, available with either morning (9:00 AM) or afternoon (2:00 PM) departure from your hotel.

Begin your adventure with a traditional rickshaw ride through the narrow alleyways of Beijing's ancient hutong districts, where centuries-old courtyard houses reveal stories of imperial history and local culture. Your guide will share fascinating insights about the architectural heritage and daily life of these historic neighborhoods as you navigate the winding pathways.

The highlight of your experience is an authentic home-hosted lunch with a local Beijing family in their traditional courtyard house. Savor genuine "Old Beijing" family-style cuisine while engaging in cultural exchange with your gracious hosts. This intimate dining experience provides rare insight into contemporary Chinese family life and culinary traditions.

Throughout the tour, you'll have opportunities to explore local shops, observe traditional crafts, and capture memorable photographs of this disappearing way of life. The experience includes comfortable air-conditioned transportation, unlimited bottled water, and all entrance fees to cultural sites visited during the hutong exploration.

Advance booking of 1 day is required, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with prior notice. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for navigating uneven hutong surfaces, and weather-appropriate clothing is advised for the open-air rickshaw experience.

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