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Private Hutong Tour: Prince Gong's Palace, Drum & Bell Tower

Location Beijing, Northern China, China
$175
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Private Hutong Tour in Beijing offers an immersive journey through the city’s rich history. This 6-hour experience showcases traditional life and iconic landmarks, ensuring a unique perspective of the capital.

  • 🏙️ Start your adventure with a pickup from your hotel at either 8:00 AM or 1:00 PM, guided by an English-speaking tour guide.
  • 🚶‍♂️ Stroll through the charming hutong area, exploring narrow alleys and bridges that reveal the authentic daily lives of local citizens.
  • 🏯 Visit Prince Gong's Mansion, the best-preserved Qing Dynasty princely residence, showcasing exquisite architecture and rich history.
  • 🕰️ Climb the Bell and Drum Towers for a panoramic view and enjoy the captivating Drum-Beating Performance at scheduled times.
  • 🍜 Savor local snacks during your visit, with costs covered by you for a true taste of Beijing’s culinary delights.
  • 🌊 Explore the picturesque Shichahai Lake area, comprised of Front Lake, West Lake, and Rear Lake, surrounded by traditional Beijing homes.
  • 🛺 Optional rickshaw ride available to enhance your tour experience at an extra cost.
  • 🗺️ All entrance fees to sites are included, ensuring a hassle-free visit to major attractions.
  • 🚶‍♀️ Suitable for all fitness levels, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy the rich culture of Beijing.

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Private Hutong Tour: Prince Gong's Palace, Drum & Bell Tower
Option 1: Your tour starts at 8:00am
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 6 hours

  • English-speaking tour guide service fee
  • Entrance Tickets to the Sights
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expense
  • Food and drinks
  • Rickshaw ride
  • Transportation service

  • Bell and Drum Towers
    You will be picked up by the private tour guide at the hotel lobby at either 8am or 13:00pm and take public transportation or taxi (at your own cost) to the hutong area near the Drum Tower and Bell Tower which stand at the end of the central axis line in Beijing. They are used to tell the time for the city. You can also climb to the top and watch the drum beating performance at the certain times
  • Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion
    After that walk to the Prince Kung's Mansion (known as Gong Wang Fu in Chinese) is the best preserved Qing Dynasty princely mansion and used to house several families, which shows us a typical example of how the upper class lived in that time. It has orderly layout and excellent architecture craftsmanship, beautiful pavilions, halls, corridors, bridges, courtyards can be seen everywhere, which fully reflects the great fusion of the exquisite and delicate style of the royal family and the simple and elegant folk style of Qing Dynasty.
  • After visiting the Prince Gong's Palace you will wonder around the hutongs at the Shichahai lake. It consists of front lake; west lake and rear lake all surrounded by old-style Beijing houses. You will understand how old people live and their status according to their courtyard architectures. By the end of tour your private tour guide will help you to find a way to go back to the hotel or you can just spend more time at this area or take lunch or dinner on your own.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Hutong Tour: Prince Gong's Palace, Drum & Bell Tower

    Location Beijing, Northern China, China
    $175
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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