Drum Tower (Gulou) Tours & Attractions

A unique way to see, feel and touch the real Beijing.
Our Classic Tour is perfect to have a first impression about the city, We'll explore the most central area of Beijing, and some smaller and less well-known sites may show you the real local and charming city. We'll ride into the small alleyways of the hutongs, you will have the experience of being local, close to the daily life of Beijing.
This tour is packed with historical facts and photo opportunities for the ultimate Beijing experience. We will have lots of stops for photos, and walk into few temple or alleys to chill.
Please contact us for more availability if you have more than 02pax. We also offer The Great Wall tour and Tailor-made Experience upon request.
Duration: 4 hours.

Experience the enchanting sights and sounds of Beijing at night with this private tour. Your expert guide will lead you through the city’s winding alleyways, known as ‘hutongs’, in Nanluoguxiang, as well as the shimmering waterways of Houhai Lake and the city’s beautiful parks. Discover the local way of life and enjoy a delicious foodie tour to taste famous Beijing snacks. Your guide will share insights and stories about the city as you explore. End your tour with a leisurely stroll or enjoy a drink in a bar around Houhai Lake to complete your magical evening in Beijing.
Duration: 3 hours.

- A glimpse into old Beijing rich history with the knowledgeable tour guide;
- Watch and listen Drum performance at the Drum tower (only twice per day);
- See the biggest copper bell of China;
- Enjoy the peaceful lake view of Houhai, you may have a relax and enjoy a beer or tea (your own expense).
Duration: 4 hours.

Take the layover time with Visa-free to enjoy Beijing city. You don't have to wste your time in the airport for your next flight. We offer this private transport service from Beijing airport to many city landmarks and attractions. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during this 4 hours. Your driver take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Wangfujing Food Street, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient. At end, you will transferred back to airport for the next flight.
Duration: 3 hours.

Visit the best-preserved Hutongs area with a unique Royal Afternoon Tea experience.
Professional licensed English tour guide has been included;
Hotel pick-up & Hotel drop-off included;
Stress-free with a flexible schedule as your request
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

Take a morning or afternoon 3-Hour walking tour at ancient Beijing Hutongs. Stroll around the Houhai Lake area, walk along small alleys, explore the Tobacco Street (Yandaixie Street) with interesting stores, clime up to the Drum Tower to watch a 20-minute drumming performance. Then sit down and enjoy a Tea Ceremony at a tea house inside Bell Tower.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Tick the best of Beijing off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. From the Lama Temple, drum tower, and plenty in between, this half day city culture tour. visits the city’s best spots. Stroll though the historical alley-the Hutong. Hotel pick up and drop off are all Inclusive.

1: Half Day private tour of Old Beijing
2: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel
3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule
4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
Duration: 4 hours.

Take a historical tour of Beijing’s narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today. Followed by a walking tour to Drum Tower, Tea House as well as to visit a local home where you can learn about Chinese life from a family. 
Duration: 3 hours.

Build your own Beijing adventure with a local tour guide on a private customized tour. Explorer serval iconic locations: Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing Street, Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, Drum Tower, Houhai and Beijing Hutong. We will enjoy an excellent view of drumming performance at Drum Tower. Then, we will walk along Hutong, tasting snacks and experiencing the street life.

1. Visit a China's ancient sacrificial building - Temple of Heaven
2. Visit Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
3. Explore Wangfujing Street, Houhai Hutong and other buzzing, locals frequented areas
4. Learn about the ancient, mysterious history and geography from your guide
5. Explore Beijing like a local by public transportation
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

A stroll through Beijing’s Hutongs are recommended to every visitor to the capital, but locals know that “there are as many hutongs as there are hairs on an ox” around the city. The best way to get to know the most scenic twisting backstreets that locals call home is by eating your way through them, especially at the pop-up breakfast stalls that disappear after the morning rush hour. On this tour, you’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional morning dishes side-by-side with the locals who love them.
Duration: 3 hours.

If your plane is passing through Beijing on the way to other destinations, don’t spend the day inside the airport. Instead, take this layover tour to explore the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section, and discover the charms of the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. Your informative local guide will take you by private vehicle to the sites according to the time of your layover, after the tour you will be transferred back to the airport. Tour includes all entrance fee, cable car round trip, local meal, an English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle. Tour can start from Beijing International Airport(PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport.
Duration: 9 hours.

Two days are ideal and enough to see the highlights of Beijing. This 2-day private tour offers the flexibility for you to choose exactly the attractions you want to see in Beijing. There are 18 attraction options for selection which cover all the highlights in Beijing. According itinerary will be worked out based on your chosen attraction and hotel location to maximize your time in Beijing.

Please specify the 6 options you want to see in the special requirements field when finalizing your purchase or send them to us later.
Duration: 2 days.

Beijing’s hutong feel much more atmospheric with a private guide on hand to tell their stories and answer all your questions. Experience big-ticket highlights such as the Bell and Drum Towers, Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes, and Yinding Bridge alongside lesser-known courtyards on this door-to-door tour. Along the way, try bubble tea, red bean dessert, and “mantou” buns, then dine (or lunch) a delightful dim sum potstickers in town. Stroll through old Beijing and authentic hutong with a private guide Sample signature street food then savor a dim sum feast Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule


Duration: 4 hours.

This is an evening private transport service from your hotel to many city landmarks and attractions. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing of Beijing during the night. Your driver take you around to see through Beijing CBD, SOHO Business Street, Changan Street, Tiananmen Sqaure, Dashanlang Food Street, Houhai Lake Bar Street and much more to be offered. You will find this capital city in a combination of modern and ancient.
Duration: 3 hours.

During this private 4-hour tour, you will spend a quality time in learning Chinese calligraphy and how to make dumplings in Beijing style. In addition, you will walk through Hutongs (old Beijing neighborhood) and local market where you can experience the real local life in Beijing. Tasty family dumpling lunch, calligraphy class fee, private guide  are all inclusive. 2 Different options can be chosen based on your situation .

Duration: 5 hours.

Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive overview of this fascinating city, its local community and cuisine during a 2-day tour. The sites you will visit including the UNESCO Sites: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of heaven and Summer Palace. Enjoy the amazing Chinese acrobatic show, enjoy authentic Chinese Lunch. Flexible itinerary of this private tour will let you travel and explore at your own pace and style.
Duration: 2 days.

During this 3-day essence of Beijing private tour, you will visit the most famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing: The Great Wall of China which is the longest defensive project in the world; Feel the best preserved imperial palace - Forbidden City; Explore the beautiful architecture in the Temple of Heaven; See the cute panda bears in the Beijing Panda House; Cruise by Dragon boat in the Summer Palace; Discover the local Hutong allays; Experience amazing night show; In additional, taste delicious local food and Peking duck; On this 3-day private tour you will have ample time to fully explore the capital city Beijing with your professional tour guide and private vehicle. This easy and convenient tour allows you to get all your planning done ahead of time so you can enjoy a hassle-free trip to Beijing!


Duration: 3 days.

This magnificent private 3-day tour in Beijing from Shanghai offers two different tour ending options. You can choose to be done in Beijing or back to Shanghai based on your own situation. During these 3-day guided tour, you will visit the World Cultural Heritage sites: the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square,Forbidden City and Summer Palace, explore Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, Bell and Drum Towers, discover the old Beijing Hutongs.
Local lunch, entrance fees, first-class bullet train ticket, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive.
Duration: 3 days.

Explore Beijing your way with a customized private tour of the city. Choosing from the attractions you wish to visit in Beijing, Such as Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Great Wall, Summer Palace and more. Local lunch, private guide, entrance fee and one way or round trip port transfer service from Tianjin Port are all inclusive. At the end of day, you will be either dropped off at your hotel in Beijing or back to the Tianjin Port.
Duration: 4 to 8 hours.

Experience the enchanting glow of Beijing at day or night with a private bike tour of this stunning city. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the winding streets of Beijing, sharing interesting stories and facts at every stop. Witness the sparkling city skyline as you cycle through iconic Tiananmen Square and the majestic Forbidden City.

Take in the serene atmosphere and greenery of Shichahai Lake and Jingshan Park, and pedal through Nanluoguxiang Alley to discover trendy shops and bistros nestled within Beijing's ancient alleys. Don't miss the chance to explore Beijing's mesmerizing sights and sounds after dark on this unforgettable bike tour.
Duration: 3 hours.

Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport; maximize your time in China and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Beijing city attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park, etc. in limited time. English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, and airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
Duration: 6 to 9 hours.

Like most metropolises, night in Beijing is seldom dark, with the ancient city illuminated by mesmerizing lights and surrounded by the wonders of the modern world. If you are a fan of neon and city lights, here are the places you should go to enjoy the night view by walking.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

Clamber into your traditional mode of transport and discover an alternative side of Beijing; see locals going about daily life; visit a local home to gain insight into ancient Chinese customs and culture; land the top of Jingshan park for a bird's-eye view of the whole Forbidden City, experience the center of traditional Beijing from outside the Bell and Drum Tower; keep an everlasting memory by taking snapshots of Olympic Center and enjoy the convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this enriching tour. 
Duration: 5 hours.

Don’t waste your evening Beijing layover at the airport: instead, discover the city’s after-dark highlights on a nighttime, private city tour. Meet your guide directly at the airport, hop in your private vehicle, and head into the city. Pick from numerous possible itineraries: see the National Center for the Performing Arts and Tiananmen Square; go for a rickshaw hutong tour and visit a night market; enjoy traditional roast duck and dumplings (food own expense); and more. At tour’s end, return to the airport or your hotel.

-Make the most of your Beijing layover on this private, nighttime tour

-This flexible tour lets you pick from multiple sightseeing options

-Round-trip transit from the airport (or to your hotel) is included

-A private tour offers a personalized and stress-free way to travel

Duration: 5 to 8 hours.

Discover old traditional Beijing starting from hutong area with the 5 hours tour in the morning or afternoon, stroll the alleys, bridges to understand how local citizens' real life, then visit the Prince Gong's Mansion, the house of minister Heshen in Qing Dynasty. Followed to climb the Bell and Drum Tower to watch the Drum-Beating Performance.Try local goluptious snacks (your expense). Only includes English speaking guide service and entrance fees.
Duration: 6 hours.

Enjoy a Beijing night self-guide tour with your English speaking driver. This private 4-hour tour allows you to experience the Chinese capital by night . Flexible pick up time based on your requests, door-to-door pick up and drop off service with your experienced driver.
Duration: 4 hours.

A unique way to see, feel and touch the real Beijing.
We'll explore the most central area and most modern area of Beijing and into the small alleyways of the hutongs, you have the experience of being local, close to the daily life of Beijing.
This sidecar trip packed with historical facts and photo opportunities for the ultimate Beijing experience. We will have lots of stops for photos and chill with some drinks.
Please contact us for more availability if you have more than 02pax. We also offer Tailor-made Experience upon request.
Duration: 2 hours.

This private day tour is designed for people who enjoy walking and a little bit hiking as you will walk around in two famous imperial parks plus the original part of Beijing. During this tour, you will visit beautiful Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Hutong, and Houhai. Lunch will be served in the famous Imperial Cuisine restaurant located inside of Beihai Park where you will unveil the emperor's secret dining preference.
Duration: 7 to 8 hours.

A stroll through Beijing’s Hutongs are recommended to every visitor to the capital, but locals know that “there are as many hutongs as there are hairs on an ox” around the city. The best way to get to know the most scenic twisting backstreets that locals call home is by eating your way through them, especially at the pop-up breakfast stalls that disappear after the morning rush hour. On this tour, you’ll meet your bilingual guide and small group at a convenient location, then head out to try traditional morning dishes side-by-side with the locals who love them.
Duration: 3 hours.

Take a historical tour of Beijing’s narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today. Followed by a walking tour to Drum Tower, Tea House as well as to visit a local home where you can learn about Chinese life from a family. 
Duration: 3 hours.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover Beijing by on this door-to-door private tour. Explore the Beijing City’s top attractions on this guided excursion. Visit famous landmarks of Temple of Heaven, Drum Tower and Hutong.

1: Experience Beijing in a more intimate way, with a private guide
2: Check off the World UNSCO Heritage, Temple of Heaven
3: Visit the authentic Beijng neighborhood: The Hutong
4: Prebook your Temple of Heaven tickets prior to your visit.


Duration: 3 hours.

Spend a day at Beijing see famous attractions: Lama Temple, Drum tower, Beihai Park, enjoy a fun Hutong rickshaw rides at Houhai Lake area. In addition, experience a dumpling making at Hutong family with host cooked lunch after will be an unmissable try when you are at Beijing. Door to door pickup and drop-off are included from your hotel.
Duration: 8 hours.

Delve into the history and scenery of Shichahai Lake Area on a leisurely 4 hour private walking tour with an expert guide. Along with famous spots like the Huoshen Temple, Lotus Lane, Prince Gong's Mansion, Former Residence of Songqing Ling, Yinding Bridge, Yandaixie Street and more. In addition, you will experience the local's life by visiting the Hutongs including a rickshaw ride. Weave through old hidden alleyways, lanes and courtyards where the past comes alive as you hear fascinating stories of the area from your guide.
Duration: 4 hours.

This private customized tour takes you to see the amazing attractions and shop at the same time. This tour is designed for those who want to visit the most important city sites in Beijing and don't want to miss the shopping opportunity. This is a private tour just for you and your party. With a flexible itinerary, you can see the sights that you want to see while being chauffeured around town. Your professional guide will make sure to understand your main interests in order to save you time and only focus on the sites and shopping points that you are most interested in. A tasty local lunch is included during the tour. Please discuss with us on where you want to go in advance, because attractions in Beijing all need to book tickets in advance.
Duration: 6 to 8 hours.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private guide on this door-to-door private tour. The tours itinerary is customizable base on your interests. Visit Back Lakes, Qianmen, Liulichang. stroll through the historical alleys, Hutong. Feel much more atmospheric with a private guide on hand to tell their stories and answer all your questions.
Duration: 4 hours.

The hutongs are the historic heart of old Beijing. Join us on this self-guided GPS audio walk from the Drum Tower to the Tibetan Buddhist Lama Temple, through a winding labyrinth of alleyways and local color that takes you to some of Beijing's most ancient landmarks.

IMPORTANT: There is a GPS offset in China, and as a result your position on Google and Apple maps will be incorrect. This issue doesn't affect the offline map, so after you've downloaded all the audio files, but before you hit start, switch to 'airplane mode' (or turn off data) and you'll be able to track your position correctly.

The tour starts at the south side of the Drum Tower. If you're taking the subway, get out at Exit C of Shichahai Station on line 8, turn right and walk up. You can also take a taxi to "Gulou" and you'll end up at the same spot.

The audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Duration: 45 minutes.

On this guided full-day trip, see Beijing’s incredible modern architecture at the Olympic Park, the site of the 2008 Olympic Games. Explore the site of the opening and closing ceremonies at the Bird’s Nest and see the site of the aquatic competitions at the Water Cube. Get a feel for Old Beijing as you ride in a rickshaw down the hutongs – the narrow streets of Beijing. Visit the home of a Chinese family with your local guide and sample fragrant Chinese tea at a tea tasting.
Duration: 7 hours.

Particularly for the lovers who desires biking. Say no to hustlers and discover Old Beijing Hutong on your bike pedals with your tour guide. Visit big-ticket highlights such as the Drum Towers, Back Lakes, and Yinding Bridge alongside lesser-known courtyards with your experienced tour guide. Explore the old Hutongs where locals live. Sample authentic Peking Noodles as you go.
Duration: 3 hours.

Explore the Beijing Hutongs in depth by join this 3 hour private tour, get a wonderful glimpse into traditional Beijing lifestyle and culture. Tour start from the Drum and Bell Towers in Beijing, combine walking and rickshaw experience. When visit the courtyard family, 30 minutes culture class will make the tour really fun, you can choose to learn Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting or mask painting.
Duration: 3 hours.

There’s no better way to discover traditional Beijing life in authentic “hutong” neighborhoods than with a private guide. This door-to-door private bike tour combines the well-known attractions with less-visited lanes where locals still go about their daily lives. Besides Nanluoguxiang, Back Lakes, and Yandai Xie Street, see a drum show at the Drum Tower, enjoy a dumpling lunch, and visit some newly renovated “hutong” beside the Grand Canal. Pedal the “hutong” neighborhoods of downtown Beijing with a private guide Relax with round-trip door-to-door private car transfers from your hotel Savor a traditional dumpling lunch at a typical “hutong” eatery Catch the drum show at the Drum Tower and shop for souvenirs
Duration: 4 hours.

Journey down the center of the world... aka Beijing's central axis.

This trip will take you to some of the most iconic sites in Beijing, as well as some lesser-known gems!

See the ancient city in all its glory by day or night. Tip that in the evening a lot of these building light up and become even more impressive.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes.

When darkness falls, the lights rise. And the capital city sparkles. This private evening tour combines the modern and traditional in a memorable three hours. We start with the popular night market at Wangfujing Street, a pedestrian-only zone. Good place for a snack. Are you brave enough to try delicacies like roasted centipede, grilled grasshopper, or spicy spider? Next we visit Yandaixiejie Street, deep in the protected old city. About a 5 minute walk away is Houhai Lake in the Shichahai neighborhood, Amid the ancient city find an enchanting nightlife: cafes, bars, teahouses and restaurants, some that stay open until 2:00 am. Next you'll see from the comfort of your private car two of the city's brightest lanterns: the Bird's Nest, where opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympics took place, and the colorful Water Cube. Finally we'll drive through the Central Business District and see the CCTV Tower and a new landmark of the city, Zhongguo Zun, Beijing's tallest building.
Duration: 3 hours.

Explore Beijing with camera—Visit 600 years old Forbidden City--One of Beijing's Top 7 place,
Old Beijing Hutongs: taset local food,walk through local Temple,market....
Professional and friendly;
We’re together,we’re happy.
Duration: 5 to 7 hours.

If you’ve got limited time in China, don’t waste a second on this 3-day private tour of Xi’an and Beijing from Guilin by plane. Take an in-depth tour of the
UNESCO site of The Terracotta Army; Go up to the Xi'an City Wall to enjoy amazing view of the city. Stroll around the Xian-attractions/Muslim-Quarter/d326-a14963?pid=P00201042&mcid=42383&medium=link&medium_version=selector&campaign=ToursToGoInline">Muslim Quarter and try their delicious snacks. Marvel at China's Capital city-Beijing's incredible attractions: the Great Wall at Mutianyu, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Admire the Tian'anmen Square, stroll along the local Hutong allays and enjoy authentic Chinese Lunch. Flexible itinerary of this private tour will let you travel and explore at your own pace and style. Tour including plane tickets, entrance fee, lunch, overnight accommodation, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing, Xi'an or return Guilin.

Duration: 3 days.

Visit China's capital city of Beijing on this 2-day sightseeing tour from Xian by bullet train. Discover the hidden gems of Beijing while exploring the Hutong neighborhoods. In addition, see the most popular sites like Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu Section! All entrance fees, lunch, bullet train tickets, private guide and transfer service are all inclusive. You can choose to finish your tour in Beijing or travel back to Xi'an. This is a tour combo package only, and hotel accommodation is not included.

Duration: 2 days.