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

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6 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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Chinese, English
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Discover Beijing's historic Hutongs with a private tour. Visit temples, ride a rickshaw, and learn dumpling making. Experience local life with a cricket fighting game and savor authentic Hutong meals.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Cricket fighting game
Rickshaw ride
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Souvenirs

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
3

Hutong Tour

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.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
4

Bell and Drum Towers

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,
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
5

Yandai Xie Street

Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Shichahai Scenic Resort

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

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You will pickup in your city center hotel

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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