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Explore Beijing's hidden alleyways on a private half-day tour, visiting a 300-year-old Siheyuan courtyard and experiencing traditional handicrafts with an expert guide.
Discover the heart of old Beijing on this private half-day tour, designed for travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience. Begin with a convenient pickup from your midtown hotel and transfer to a beautifully preserved 300-year-old Siheyuan courtyard. With your English-speaking guide, delve into the history, layout, and feng shui of this traditional Chinese home. Then, immerse yourself in local craftsmanship as you visit artisans practicing age-old techniques. This intimate tour offers a rare glimpse into Beijing's heritage, perfect for those who want to go beyond the typical sights. Ideal for culture enthusiasts and curious travelers, it combines history, architecture, and hands-on discovery in just a few hours.
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Picked up from your midtown hotel in Beijing around 8:30am and have a private transfer to the 300-year old courtyard in the
Arrive at the old courtyard and begin the one hour visit inside. With the help of your English speaking tour guide of the courtyard, you will have a detailed explanation of the old courtyard ( Siheyuan ) - its history, its layout, its Fengshui, and its traditiona Chinese culture involved.
After visiting the old courtyard, take a 20-minute pedicab drive through the zigzag and narrow alleys or hutongs. Two people share one rickshaw. You are not supposed to tip the pedicab driver since the tour cost includes the tip.
Then move on to visit
escorted by our English speaking tour guide. Enter Mr. Bai Dacheng' house and begin the one hour visit inside. With the help of your English speaking tour guide, Mr. Ba Dacheng or his son Icen Bai will give you a detailed explanation of the making of Figurines of drama characters (bristle dolls) made of the hair of a pig or a horse, cloth and silk, which has been listed as a city-level intangible cultural heritage in Beijing. Transferred back to your hotel in Beijing around 11:30am.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Entrance tickets | Tips to the guide and driver Notice from TB |
| Pick-up service from hotel | |
| Private air-conditioned car or van | |
| Private English speaking tour guide |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $150 |
| 2 persons | $80 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $65 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $50 |
| 10 persons and above | $40 |
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