Lama Temple, Old Drum Tower, Beihai Park, Hutong Rickshaw with Dumpling Making | La Vacanza Travel

Lama Temple, Old Drum Tower, Beihai Park, Hutong Rickshaw with Dumpling Making

Duration: 8 hours
Destination: China, China, Beijing
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  • 8 hours
  • Beijing
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Spend a day at Beijing see famous attractions: Lama Temple, Drum tower, Beihai Park, enjoy a Hutong rickshaw tour at old Beijing neighborhood and Houhai Lake area. In addition, Experience a dumpling making at Hutong family will be an unmissable try when you are at Beijing. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off are included from most of Beijing hotels.

Visit: Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan), No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034 China

Morning your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at 9:00am, and the first stop is Beihai park. Visit the earliest and most complete imperial garden Beihai park in the early morning, which built at 1166AD for liao Jin Yuan Ming Qing five dynasties royal family. See the Yuan relic iron screen; the whole precious nan mu palace Da Ci Zhen Ru Palace which with the entire wooden structure of the hall no painted, became an outstanding architectural works of Ming dynasty; admire one of the famous three pieces Nine Dragon Walls from china, which carved 635 large and small dragons on both side. Walk along the lake see white pagoda from distance, feel the calm in the garden.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Visit: Bell and Drum Towers, Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

After Beihai park, continue comes to the old Beijing Drum tower, explore a museum about old Beijing first. Then climb to drum tower, get to see the whole old Beijing city, and the central line with the most important sights located on. Moreover, you will watch the drum performance performing at certain time, show how does ancient time works.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Visit: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China

Get to visit the best Hutong alley area, an old city with authentic vibes. You get to take a rickshaw rides to go through the Hou Hai lake area, see the old Beijing area, get a stop to visit local square courtyard family, know more about the local family's life, the birdcages, pomegranate trees, fish pond , tea table, full with the Chinese cultures. Pass by Houhai lake, visit Yin-ding bridge, Yandaixiejie, all small snacks and little shops around, have a nice walk. It would be a fantastic experience!

Following with coming a local Hutong family, you will have another experience at this day that is making dumplings, making Chinese dumplings yourself ? Yes, step by step follow the professional house wife use prepared material, you will learn the skills and make your own dumplings.

Have a tasty lunch later at the family.

Duration: 3 hours

Visit: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China

Explore the famous Tibetan style temple -- Lama Temple in Beijing,which was built at 1694 by the emperor Kang Xi for his 4th son Yin Zhen, since next emperor Qian Long was born here too, the Lama Temple has become a " blessed land for two emperors ". You will admire three pieces of wonders: Five hundred Arhats mountains, 26 meters high sandalwood Buddha which was list in the Guinness World Book in 1900, and the exquisite nan mu Buddha niches on this tour. Benefiting insider knowledge through your guide as you go, and enjoy plenty of time for a closer look at each of the stops.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Professional English/ Spanish/ French speaking guide
  • Comfortable air-conditioned car service
  • All sights entrance tickets
  • Dumpling Making with Hutong family authentic lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottle of water
  • Hutong rickshaw fee
  • Guaranteed to skip the lines

Exclusions
  • Gratuities (Recommeded )
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered


Departure Time

09:00 AM

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

8 hours


User's Reviews

Odyssey30623799782

19 Mar, 2024

Let me start by I NEVER write a review...But I thought I would for this tour, Cathy our tour guide and the driver so other tourists won't miss out on this amazing experience! It's a fully private tour. The tour guide Cathy collected us along with the driver from a hotel lobby. The 1st stop was Lama Temple, where you can experience the religion with extensive explanation from Cathy. Afterwards Cathy and the driver picked us up and brought us to Beihai Park. You can experience first hand real Chinese lifestyle along with history. Cathy is very knowledgeable, pleasant and funny. Cathy's English is really good! Next we went to Hutong where we visited authentic Hutong family. It was a great occasion to see the inside of Hutong home. We participated in dumpling class and had a delicious lunch! You definitely won't be hungry! The ladies were lovely and we had a laugh as well. It was just perfect! Afterwards we went for a Rickshaw ride around the lake and Hutong. The last stop was the Drum Tower. You get an awesome view of Beijing and experience Drum beat. It was really cool to see it and hear it. Cathy and the driver went above and beyond with making sure we are comfortable throughout the whole experience. The car was brand new, air-conditioned with refreshments. You get a fantastic one on one attention from Cathy. Cathy's knowledge isn't limited to a script, it's extensive and interesting. I wish we have came across Cathy's company earlier and have booked all the activities with her!!! Honestly book it, you won't regret it!!!100% magical

J93ONjacquelinel

02 May, 2019

Our tour guide Cathy, was excellent - friendly, attentive, very knowledgeable and helped us all day. We thoroughly enjoyed the local lunch and making dumplings. She told us about a show - she organized the tickets too. The driver was always on time. She also gave us a gift of a bowl set. So sweet of her.

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Brilliant tour with Cathy, 100% recommend

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