Private Tour:Beijing Hutong Night Walking with Pekin Roast Duck Dinner

Private Tour:Beijing Hutong Night Walking with Pekin Roast Duck Dinner

Watch as Beijing’s winding ‘hutongs’ (alleys) at Nanluoguxiang, glimmering waterways at Houhai lake and recreational parks come alive at night on this private tour. Follow your friendly, knowledgeable guide through the streets and experience local life. Tasting a yummy local famous Pekin roast duck for dinner. Enjoy commentary from your guide and end your tour with a relaxing stroll around Houhai Lake.

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

The Drum Tower was built in 1272 during the reign of Kublai Khan, at which time it stood at the very heart of the Yuan capital Dadu. At that time it was known as the Tower of Orderly Administration (Qizhenglou). In 1420, under the Yongle Emperor of the Ming dynasty, the building was reconstructed to the east of the original site and in 1800 under the Jiaqing Emperor of the Qing dynasty, large-scale renovations were carried out.

Stop At: Nanluoguxiang, Nanluoguo Xiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

Nanluoguxiang was built in the Yuan Dynasty and received its current name during the Qing Dynasty, around 1750. In recent years, the area's hutongs have become a popular tourist destination with restaurants, bars, live music houses, coffee shops, fast food and souvenir shops, as well as some old siheyuan associated with famous historic and literary figures.

Duration: 1 hour

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

Shichahai consists of 147 hectares and dates back to the Jin Dynasty. From the time of the Yuan Dynasty it was the northernmost part of the Grand Canal linking Hangzhou in the south to Beijing in the North of China. Because of this, the Shichahai area used to be the most important commercial district with all kinds of activities going on. It harbors several temples and mansions.

Shichahai literally means "the lake of ten temples". Around the lake there are ten famous Taoist and Buddhist temples and several formal royal mansions and gardens. The most well known are the Prince Gong Mansion and the Prince Chun Mansion.

Shichahai is a famous scenic spot in Beijing, and it is near the north-gate of the Beihai Park. The borders of the lakes are lined by tall trees. In the summer tourists rent boats to paddle on the lakes. In the winter many people come to ice-skate.

Duration: 1 hour