Start the day bright and early with this breakfast tour of the hutongs around Houhai (Rear Lake). Rather than lumbering down to a nearby fast-food chain for a trashy breakfast, sample a range of fresh Chinese breakfast dishes and treats at the hutong’s many eateries, from dim sum, jianbing (Chinese crepe) and congee to locally-sourced dragon fruits and baby oranges. You might even discover a new favorite meal. Afterward, enjoy a brisk walk around Beihai Park, a former imperial garden in the center of the city. Visit imperial landmarks like the Nine Dragon Screen and the White Pagoda Watch locals as they do early-morning yoga and tai chi – and maybe even join in No central meeting point to find: meet your private guide in your hotel lobby Great for the whole family: deep discounts for children aged 12 and under