Private Hutong Culture Tour with Dumpling Cooking Class plus Cricket Fighting Game | La Vacanza Travel

Private Hutong Culture Tour with Dumpling Cooking Class plus Cricket Fighting Game

Duration: 6 hours
Destination: China, China, Beijing
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  • 6 hours
  • Beijing
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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. Hutong in Mogolian lungage is "water well", right now it means small alley. This tour will not only take you to explore some old temples in the Hutong, such as Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, 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, watching cricket fighting and eating the authentic local family food in the Hutong house.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

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

In the morning, meet your guide upon pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing. You're transported by private vehicle to the first stop, Lama Temple, one of the most revered Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The original prince's palace was converted to a temple in the 18th century and blends both Han and Tibetan styles of architecture.

View the world's largest wooden Buddha statue.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum, No.13 Guozijian Street, Beijing China

Confucius Temple, built to pay tribute to Confucius during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Venture inside the temple complex to find more than 100 ancient trees and 198 steles.


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. Watch a game of cricket fighting and eat a home-style meal for lunch.

Duration: 2 hours

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

Afternoon, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century,

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Yandai Xie Street, Di'anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shichahai Scenic Resort, Yangfang Lane, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Tour will ending at Houhai(Shichahai ) Lake. Conclude your private tour with transport back to your hotel.

Duration: 30 minutes

Inclusions
  • Rickshaw ride
  • Cricket fighting game
  • Lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket
  • Gasline, Parking & Toll fees
  • Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
  • Entry/Admission - Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Hutong Tour
  • Entry/Admission - Bell and Drum Towers

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
You will pickup in your city center hotel

Voucher info

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

Duration

6 hours


User's Reviews

Jane K

13 Jan, 2020

I was traveling for work with two colleagues and we had one day for some exploration. What a great tour- a perfect mix of cultural sights and some adventures in the Hutong area. Lots of walking which was a really nice way to see many things without the dreaded traffic or a bus!! Our tour guide, Angel, was wonderful- Fun, knowledgeable, organized. It was a perfect day!!

Stanley F

26 Sep, 2019

Jerry was extremely accommodating to our needs and knowledgeable about the places we went and what we were experiencing. We enjoyed our time with him.

Jan

04 Apr, 2016

Lily was our guide and we have a fantastic time with her from the time we met her ..making the dumplings were just awesome food was great highly recommend this trip ..:

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