Beijing Evening Private Tour: Wangfujin Food Stands, Hutongs and Houhai Lakes

Summary

Your tour starts by meeting your guide at the Beijing Hotel on Chang’an Avenue and heading to the night market at Wangfujing. Stroll along the food stands to see the variety of things being sold by vendors, and perhaps try items such as fried banana or even a deep-fried scorpion (food purchases are at your own expense). Then continue to Nanluoguxiang, a quaint area home to cafes, bars, and shops that sell traditional crafts. The sun will be starting to set at this point, so watch as neon lights and the traditional red lanterns create a cozy yet lively atmosphere. From here, keep walking to the connected area of the Back Lakes (Hou Hai), where rickshaws pass by and small shops line alleys. Visit a few street food vendors to buy snacks, if you wish, and then stroll through a bustling area of bars and live music venues, where your tour ends. You area free to stay out here to continue enjoying your night in Beijing.

Tour info

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

Why take this tour?

Experience the best of Beijing’s nightlife on this night tour with an insider! You’ll visit Wangfujiang Night Food Market, walk along the Houhai Lake Bar area and Nanluoguxiang Street.

What’s included?

  • Professional and friendly guide

  • Pickup from your downtown hotel by taxi

  • Meals or drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Hotel drop-off

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • 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:

VariArts Travel

About operator:

VariArts 'Insider Tour' of Beijing and Shanghai are ground breaking. Know these incredible metropolises with the expert perspectives of local designers, architects, military officers, scholars of history and archaeology, nightlife officiendos and home cooks. Yes you heard correctly! Get ready to see a side of China like few others.

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