Experience the authentic lifestyle of a Beijing local on this private tour. Interact closely with locals and ride a rickshaw through Old Beijing’s 'hutong' area, characterized by narrow alleyways surrounded by ancient courtyards. Visit the home of a local family and partake in traditional Chinese activities such as making dumplings, Chinese calligraphy and paper cutting. You will also participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the ancient city from the top of the Drum Tower.
Highlights
- 5-hour cultural tour of Old Beijing with a private guide
- Explore the city's hutongs (narrow, ancient streets) while riding a rickshaw
- Climb the Drum Tower and enjoy incredible aerial views of the city
- Visit a local family's home and learn how to make dumplings and enjoy these local delicacies for lunch
- Participate in time-honored Chinese activities like calligraphy, paper cutting and a traditional tea ceremony
- Our private tour provides an authentic Beijing experience with a fully customizable itinerary based solely on your personal interests
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Private Cultural Tour: Hutong Rickshaw Ride, Tea Ceremony and Dumpling Making in Beijing
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Dumpling makingIt seemed so easy at the time!Photo by: Gillian H08 2012 -
Paper cutting in the HutongsPaper cutting with a great local artistPhoto by: Gillian H08 2012 -
DSC03877Almost done!Photo by: Anonymous05 2012 -
DSC03876Learning the Chinese art form of calligraphyPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
DSC04717More paper cuttingPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
DSC04712Paper cutting! Fun activity that will take you back to your childhood.Photo by: Anonymous05 2012 -
DSC02802Learning how to roll dumplingsPhoto by: Anonymous05 2012 -
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Useful Information
Beijing Drum Tower
Get an authentic sense of Chinese culture on this private tour of Beijing. After your private guide picks you up from your Beijing hotel, drive to the Drum Tower and hop into a traditional rickshaw and go for a ride through Beijing’s hutongs. These narrow alleyways lined by courtyard residences will give you an insider’s look into the lives of local families. Then, ascend the Drum Tower to see the large collection of drums from all over China and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the ancient city from the top. You may even catch an impressive 20-minute drum performance inside!
Next, visit the home of a local family living in a nearby hutong. Here, learn how to make authentic Chinese dumplings as you and your English-speaking guide chat with the family and hear about their lifestyle. After eating your homemade delicacies for lunch, the family will teach you traditional Chinese activities like calligraphy and paper cutting, giving you a greater understanding of traditional Chinese art.
Finally, follow your guide on a walk to a nearby tea house to participate in a traditional Chinese afternoon tea ceremony. Discover the more formal, ritualized way of making tea; learn about Chinese tea culture and history; and taste the different varieties of Chinese tea. After an enriching, authentic Beijing experience, your guide will walk you back to the Drum Tower to conclude your tour.
Recent Reviews of this Tour
Reviewed by Constance W, May 2013
Took my little boy and we had a great time:) Amy our guide was just wonderful!
Reviewed by Constance W, May 2013
Took my little boy and we had a great time:) Amy our guide was just wonderful!
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