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Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum

46 Reviews 4.98 out of 5 stars Based on 46 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Beijing, China
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4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch ( If the option is apply)
  • Private Tour
  • Liquor drinks, coffee (available to purchase)
  • Taxi fare at your own expense Outside of 4th Ring Road
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
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Nanluoguxiang

Meet up your friendly private guide at 10:00am or 2:00pm in your hotel lobby. Then you will be transferred to the Hutong area. Walk through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses), then savor an authentic Beijing Style dim sum in town or potstickers.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Yu'er Hutong

An authentic Beijing Hutong for local residence by the Jade River. The east end with beautiful canals, bridges with trendy courtyard. It is also a part of the ancient grand canal connect Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. It is nicknamed the "Venice of Beijing"
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mao'er Hutong

The Last Emperor's empress lived here for a while after Royal family were driven out Forbidden City. A charming Hutong with beautiful courtyard and locust trees.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bell and Drum Towers

Continue your tour to Bell and Drum Towers to see the drum performance. Sometimes Drum Tower might be closed. Then, your tour guide will give you back the entrance fee of Drum Tower. Stroll along the Yandai Xie Street, Back Lakes (Houhai), Shichahai Scenic Resort, Hou Lake, Yinding bridges (money bridge) and Jinding Bridge. Admire the fancy newly renovated courtyards along the Jade River.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Wuyutai Tea Shop (Wangfujing)

Get yourself the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People's favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop along the way if you are tea drinker.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yandai Xie Street

Beijing's oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Yinding Bridge

People also call it money bridge as it was designed as Chinese ancient Ingot. The most busy bridge in Hutong area. always with great atmosphere day and night. the transition from day to night vibe is interesting itself.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shichahai Scenic Resort

Fabulous lake view with lively hutongs, restaurant, bars and cafes.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jinding Bridge

Jinding Bridge means Golden Ingot Bridge in Mandarin. A good spot to enjoy Back Lakes (Houhai)At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Half-Day Private Beijing Hutong Walking Tour with Dim Sum?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch ( If the option is apply)
  • Private Tour
  • Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Liquor drinks, coffee (available to purchase)
  • Taxi fare at your own expense Outside of 4th Ring Road
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Any Other expenses that not listed as included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Dietary restriction and food allergy need to be noticed ahead of the booking

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