Beijing Private: Shijia Hutong, Lao She Teahouse, Capital Museum and Art Gallery

Beijing, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This one day tour is highly recommended for those travelers who’d like to learn and see more than just the main landmarks in Beijing. Stroll through the lesser-known Shijia hutong that is far from the crowds, and take in the atmospheric old alleyways of east Beijing. Enjoy Big Bowl Tea and a Chinese shadow puppet show at the Lao She Teahouse. Spend the afternoon in Capital Museum, and then Red Brick Art Museum where you can see the best contemporary art gallery in Beijing. Includes English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off.

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • English-speaking guide service
  • A Chinese lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Beijing city center
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities to guide and driver (recommended)

What to expect

  1. Shijia Hutong
    1h
    After hotel pickup at around 9:00 am, you will set off to visit the first destination - Shijia Hutong. It is a real hidden gem behind the hotels and shops of Wangfujing. Learn from your guide about the area’s architecture and culture as you walk along the small alleyways. There is also a small private museum that is dedicated to preserving the history of Beijing’s hutongs.
  2. Lao She Teahouse
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Head inside the Lao She Teahouse which offers a glance of the tradition and varieties of tea, and the famous Da Wan Cha ( Big Bowl Tea) is a must try! You can also enjoy the 90-minute show of different types of traditional performances (Optional expenses), including singing, puppet show, Chinese opera, martial arts and more.
  3. Beijing Capital Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, continue to visit Capital Museum. See the amazing exhibits that display ancient Chinese art such as bronze statues, jade utensils, ancient calligraphy and paintings.
  4. Red Brick Art Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will not only see the city’s best contemporary art in the gallery, but also enjoy the structure of the museum that is a piece of art in itself. Prepare your camera to capture the sculptural beauty of the red brick walls.

    Tour concludes at 5:00 pm with transfer back to your hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your hotel in Beijing city center

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Booking with 1 Adult offers driver/guide only
  • Booking with 2 Adults and more offers driver&guide

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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