3-Hour Beijing Hutong Bike Tour

Summary

The hutongs wind through local residences, exposing years of tradition and history. Your tour guide knows the name of each alley, and will share the unique history hidden within every single one of them. You’ll learn the code to identify the resident’s rank and prosperity. You’ll explore the courtyards, antique street, the lakes in Beijing and the Drum Tower. Riding a bike among the hutongs to explore the civilian Beijing, you will be telling the story of growth and change and knowing the daily local life from ancient to present from your guide. In the end of this tour,you will cycle around the Forbidden City or Tian'anmen Square and finish this tour at the bike shop in Beijing. The highlights of this tour: Imperial City Wall Park Old Hutongs Drum Tower Bell Tower Houhai Lake Ancient Residential Area the Fobidden City

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

The hutongs means the ancient alleys or lanes typical in Beijing. As the city develops, its traditional hutongs are disappearing quickly. Hutongs wind through local residences, exposing years of tradition and history. Some are older than 700 years. A bike is the best choice to explore these timeless mazes surrounding the Forbidden city.

What’s included?

  • Bike and helmet

  • Water

  • English Speaking guide

  • Food and drinks

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Bike Beijing - Day Tour

About operator:

Explore Beijing, and Greater Beijing in a unique, and exhilarating way; from the seat of a bike! Traveling by bike offers a healthy, environmentally friendly, convenient, economical, safe and fun means of travel, transportation and recreation. Whether it be through Beijing's famous hutongs, or through the majestic mountiains of the Great Wall, Bike Beijing offers a fun, safe, and quality bike touring experience.

  • 654 reviews

Other products from this operator: