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Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture & Meet its People
$96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Ancient Chinese Architecture and hutongs are integral to the charm of Beijing, where many "old houses" are disappearing. This experience shares the beauty of these neighborhoods and the heartwarming people who inhabit them.
- 🏛️ Explore the unique architectural features of ancient homes.
- 🏘️ Discover the rich cultural heritage within Beijing's hutongs.
- 🤝 Engage with local residents and learn about their way of life.
- 💖 Note: 1% of your payment supports the Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center (CHP), an NGO dedicated to preserving cultural heritage.
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Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture & Meet its People
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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- Natural traditional Chinese tea
- Give a try to dissemble and assemble the Dougong parts, one of the most significant elements of the Chinese Architecture
- A variety of local traditional snacks
- Priviliged visits to my friends' homes at Uncle Zhu, Uncle Wang or Grandpa Li's.
Meeting point
Subway Line 5, Dongsi Station, Exit B
Return details
Subway Line 5, Zhangzizhonglu Station, Exit A
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Dongsi HutongExplore Ancient Chinese Architecture with Yuhua, and meet real people who strive to preserve Chinese Architecture in hutongs in Beijing? And learn to appreciate the beauty and key features of Chinese Architecture. During this experience you will… *Have privileged access to Traditional Courtyard House in one of the most authentic hutong areas in Beijing. *Receive a primer of Ancient Chinese Architecture so you understand what you are seeing in Beijing and China... *Meet my friends who are ordinary Beijingers but make extraordinary efforts to preserve architectural heritage, our home. * Try your hands at dissembling and assembling Dougong, one of the most significant elements in Ancient Chinese Architecture. * It is all about people. Architecture has a heart. *Have a taste of a variety of Traditional Beijing snacks at a very local restaurant. Note: 1% of the net income from this experience will go to support relevant Cultural Heritage Preservation institute.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture & Meet its People
$96
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!