Beijing: Hutong Tour to Experience Local Culture & Dumpling
ID: GYG1217040-1867731
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País: China
Duración:
04:00 horas
Descripción
Explore Beijing’s hutongs on foot. Visit the Beijing Central Axis Culture Museum and Post Office, and enjoy hands-on experiences of Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting, mask painting & dumpling making.
Meet your guide at the designated location on Gulou West Street. Stroll through authentic Beijing hutongs full of local life, including Zhonglouwan Hutong, Doufuchi Hutong, Zhaofujie Hutong, and Wangzuo Hutong. These hutongs are free from heavy commercialization, allowing you to experience real Beijing family life up close.
Visit the Beijing Central Axis Culture Museum, housed in a historic building with over 700 years of history. Learn about ancient capital culture and the Central Axis heritage. Next, stop by the Beijing Central Axis Post Office, the city’s first cultural and creative postal complex themed on the Central Axis. Located in the restored Hong’en Guan Temple, it combines postal services, cultural products, and cultural experiences.
Continue to the Zhaofujie State-run Grocery Store, founded in 1956. It still retains its original old-fashioned appearance, with many interior facilities dating back to its opening. See displays and posters kept in the 1970s style. This store has served more than 1,300 local families for decades.
During the tour, participate in traditional Chinese cultural experiences, including Chinese calligraphy, traditional paper-cutting, and Peking Opera mask painting. These hands-on activities will help you deeply immerse yourself in Chinese culture.
Upgrade your experience with a dumpling-making session, where you can make and enjoy delicious homemade Chinese dumplings. For a more in-depth local experience, arrange a visit to a local fresh market to shop for ingredients together.
Lo más destacado
- Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of Beijing's hutongs
- Visit the Beijing Central Axis Culture Museum and Post Office
- Explore the Zhaofujie State-run Grocery Store, founded in 1956
- Try your hand at Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting, and mask painting
- You can also choose to make dumplings with local chefs.
Lenguajes de guiado
INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE
Please provide the full names and passport numbers of all participants at least 3 days in advance
Hutongs are not commercialised, offering an authentic experience
Optional dumpling-making experience available
Optional visit to a local wet market
Exit G, Guloudajie Station (Line 2 & Line 8)
INCLUIDO
- Guided tour of Beijing hutongs
- Visit to Beijing Central Axis Culture Museum
- Visit to Beijing Central Axis Post Office
- Visit to Zhaofujie State-run Grocery Store
- Chinese calligraphy experience
- Traditional paper-cutting experience
- Peking Opera mask painting experience
- Dumpling making experience
- Local market shopping experience
NO INCLUYE
- Transportation to/from the meeting point (subway, taxi, bus, etc.)
- Paid sightseeing vehicles such as rickshaws
- Entrance fees to attractions not listed in the itinerary
- Souvenirs, cultural products and personal shopping expenses
- Tips for tour guides (voluntary)
- Any other personal expenses
¿Cuándo debo reservar?
Para garantizar la disponibilidad de la reserva lo antes posible. Vale la pena reservar con antelación, especialmente si planeas el viaje durante la temporada alta, como los días festivos o los fines de semana.
Cancelaciones
Esta excursión se puede cancelar sin costo alguno hasta :tiempo de cancelación horas antes del inicio del viaje. Si lo cancela después de 24 horas o no se presenta en la excursión, se le cobrará el precio total de la actividad. El retraso en la recogida o en la salida se considerará como no presentarse.
