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Beijing Hutong has more than 700 years history. Since Mongolian brought the word “Hutong” to Beijing. The local people have lived in the Hutong for generations to generations. This tour will take you to explore the local morning market in the Hutong, and also, you will take the rickshow ride and climb up the Drum Tower. The highlight of the tour will be learning how to make dumplings, eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.
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Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Beijing Hutong has more than 700 years history. Since Mongolian brought the word “Hutong” to Beijing. The local people have lived in the Hutong for generations to generations. This tour will take you to explore the local morning market in the Hutong, and also, you will take the rickshow ride and climb up the Drum Tower. The highlight of the tour will be learning how to make dumplings, eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.
Itinerary
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Stop At: GuLou XiJie ShangYeJie, No.11-8 Gulou West Street, Beijing China
In the morning, your tour guide will meet you at Guloudajie subway station Exit B at 9:00am. The first, you will visit a morning market nearby. There are thousands of vendors in this market. All most including everything. You can buy fresh food for lunch cooking class.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di’anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Then, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. Which is the landmark building for the ancient city Beijing.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Board a rickshaw for a ride through the hutongs. While you weave through the ancient alleys, your guide points out numerous traditional-style gates and shops. On arrival at a local family’s home, take part in a cooking demo and learn to make Chinese dumplings and eat a home-style meal for lunch.
The tour will fininished at the same station.
Duration: 2 hours
