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

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Location

Beijing

Duration

6 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

Chinese, English

Location

Beijing

Duration

6 hours

Group size

Max 15 guests

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible

Language

Chinese, English

Why travelers loved this

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•5 reviews

US$305.65 per guest

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Earliest Date Available: September 18, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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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.

Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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

Cricket fighting game

Rickshaw ride

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Lunch

Entrance ticket

Gasline, Parking & Toll fees

Gratuities

Souvenirs

1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

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.

In the morning, meet your guide upon pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing. You're tra…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

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.

Confucius Temple, built to pay tribute to Confucius during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Ventu…

2 hours · Admission Ticket Included

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.

Board a rickshaw for a ride through the hutongs. While you weave through the ancient alleys, your gu…

1 hour · Admission Ticket Included

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,

Afternoon, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. T…

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Yandai Xie Street

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

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

30 minutes · Admission Ticket Free

Shichahai Scenic Resort

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

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

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You will pickup in your city center hotel

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No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Jonathan SMarch 2025 • TripAdvisor

Must do this exact tour when in Beijing

This tour was the highlight of our China trip. The local family were so lovely and the dumpling making was brilliant. Martin who does the cricket fighting show is highly entertaining and so interesting. It’s a great day out with a mix of temples, local off the track sights and interesting facts. Lucy was our guide, she was brilliant. This tour is worth every cent particularly how much food the local family make you, and they will even give you a beer! Brilliant day.

marn1105March 2025 • TripAdvisor

This is my second time to Beijing and this is an ABSOLUTE must!!!!

We had Lucy as our guide, she was excellent. So informative and also very easy to get along with and so helpful. She’s actually the best tour guide we have ever had. The tour itself was awesome. The highlight was making dumplings with a local family and the cricket fighting. It was so unique to get away from all the other tourists and travellers and spend time with a local family. And the dumpling making was SO fun. After the dumplings the local family made us the most delicious lunch, there...read more

Jane KJanuary 2020 • TripAdvisor

Great way to spend a day in Beijing

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 FSeptember 2019 • TripAdvisor

Jerry was our personal guide for a day and a half around Bejing

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.

JanApril 2016 • Viator

Lily was our guide and we have a...

<p>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 ..:</p>

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

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Itinerary

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

Hutong Tour

Bell and Drum Towers

Yandai Xie Street

Shichahai Scenic Resort

Meeting and pickup

Cancellation policy

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