Trip Overview

In this "Hutong and Siheyuan Cultural Experience Day Tour", you will shuttle through Beijing's ancient hutongs, visit the traditional siheyuan hidden in the hustle and bustle of the city, and experience the local life and unique cultural charm of old Beijing in depth. Beijing's hutongs and courtyards are a testimony to the city's history, and they still retain a strong flavor of life. Through this tour, you will have the opportunity to experience the traditional lifestyle of old Beijingers, taste authentic Beijing-style food, and even interact with local residents to learn about their daily lives.

Schedule:

Morning:

8:30 AM: Depart from the hotel and head to Shichahai, the most representative hutong area in Beijing. Here the hutongs crisscross, quadrangles antique, is the epitome of old Beijing.

9:00 am: After arriving in Shichahai, walk between the hutongs and learn about the history and culture of the hutongs. You will visit the well-preserved old courtyard houses, learn about the unique layout and architectural style of this traditional house, and experience the lifestyle of ancient Beijing residents.

10:30 AM: Next, take a tricycle and shuttle through the narrow hutongs to feel the unique charm and historical precipitation of the hutongs.
At noon:

12:00 PM: Enjoy an authentic Beijing lunch at a traditional restaurant in the Hutong and taste classic Beijing cuisine, such as old Beijing Zhajiang Noodles and braised fire.

Afternoon:

1:30 PM: After lunch, continue to visit a courtyard house hidden deep in the hutong, where 1 old Beijing families live, communicate with them, learn about the living traditions of the courtyard house, and even participate in some simple traditional handicraft activities, such as Peking Opera facial painting or paper cutting.

3:00 PM: After that, head to Nanluogu Lane. This ancient hutong not only retains the traditional Beijing style, but also incorporates modern fashion elements. You can stroll here, explore a variety of creative shops, cafes and teahouses, and feel the collision and fusion of old Beijing and modern culture.

4:30 PM: After the stroll, the special bus will take you back to the hotel to end the day's cultural experience of hutong and courtyard.