Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner
Private Beijing Jingshan Hill, Beihai, and Hutongs with Imperial Lunch/Dinner
This private day tour is designed for people who enjoy walking and a little bit hiking as you will walk around in two famous imperial parks plus the original part of Beijing. During this tour, you will visit beautiful Jingshan Hill, Beihai Park, Hutong, and Houhai. Lunch will be served in the famous Imperial Cuisine restaurant located inside of Beihai Park where you will unveil the emperor's secret dining preference.
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Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
Meet your guide in the hotel lobby at your preferred time and begin by climbing Jingshan Hill in Jingshan Park, the highest point along the central axis of Beijing. Made from soil dug during the building of the moat at the Forbidden City, this artificial hill was located according to the dictates of Feng shui: to protect the imperial palace from the evil wind from the north. Today, the hill is best-known as a place to enjoy outstanding panoramic views over the walled palace and downtown Beijing.
50 minutesBeihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Next, walk to Beihai Park, an imperial garden to the northwest of the Forbidden City. Visit all the major sites, such as the White Dagoba, Nine Dragon Screen, and Tuancheng. Plus, if you’re here between April and November, see various old temples and small gardens, as well as the famous Five Dragon Pavilion, by boat. At lunchtime, savor a delicious meal of imperial-style cuisine at the Beihai Fangshan Restaurant, a famous establishment open since 1925.
2 hours 30 minutesBack Lakes (Hou Hai)
Next, head to Houhai Lake, one of the two most popular pub streets in Beijing. Admire the traditional buildings lined along the beautiful lake, and continue with a stroll through Yandaixiejie, one of the oldest hutongs and home to many traditional shops and outlets.
1 hourBell and Drum Towers
Finally, visit the Drum Tower and head inside to watch a traditional drum-beating ceremony. After your tour finishes, your guide will drop you back at your hotel.
40 minutesIncluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional and friendly guide
- Hutong Guide/Rickshaw Ride
- Imperial Lunch/Dinner with sodas/beer
- Mineral water
- Entrance fee
- Entry/Admission - Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Bell and Drum Towers
Not Included
- Gratuities (Optional)
Good to Know
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Dragon Boat is only available from April to November
- Private no shopping tour to guarantee adequate time on each sight and comfortable pace
- This tour involves quite some walking, please wear comfortable shoes
- Lunch is set menu, please advise any special dietary requirements beforehand
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.