Walking Tour of Beijing Streets and Hutongs with Confucius Temple
1 day
By walk
About this activity
Start the tour at 9am, after meeting your guide and group at the predetermined meeting point. Make a 7-minute walk to the bus stop at the Xindong'an Market, then hop on the
Beijing Vintage Tram Bus for a 15-minute sightseeing ride. The tram will pass by main attractions and landmarks such as Tiananmen Square and the Great Hall of the People. End up in Qianmen, the former south city gate of this city and stroll down the
Qianmen Pedestrian Street. Observe Madame Tussads and the Dan Guan Lou Cinema from the outside. Take a turn to walk along Tieshu Xiejie Street and reach HuGuang Guild Hall. Enjoy 20-minutes of touring time while inside of the hall.
Then, walk north for about 10-15 minutes to get to the
Liu Li Chang Culture Street, a famous district that selling antiques, craft works, artistry. Keep heading to take Subway Line 2 to An Ding Men Station. Upon your arrival, walk on
Wu Dao Ying Hutong to explore the new up-and-coming hutong area. Have lunch, then take a 10-minute walk to
Confucius Temple as well as the
Imperial Academy. Take time to enjoy the tranquility of the area and its rich legacy, you will gain more insights into Confucius’s philosophy and Chinese education in imperial time. (If the academy is closed, you will get to visit the Lama Temple. Conclude the tour at either location come 6pm.)
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Beijing Vintage Tram Bus for a 15-minute sightseeing ride. The tram will pass by main attractions and landmarks such as Tiananmen Square and the Great Hall of the People. End up in Qianmen, the former south city gate of this city and stroll down the
Qianmen Pedestrian Street. Observe Madame Tussads and the Dan Guan Lou Cinema from the outside. Take a turn to walk along Tieshu Xiejie Street and reach HuGuang Guild Hall. Enjoy 20-minutes of touring time while inside of the hall.
Then, walk north for about 10-15 minutes to get to the
Liu Li Chang Culture Street, a famous district that selling antiques, craft works, artistry. Keep heading to take Subway Line 2 to An Ding Men Station. Upon your arrival, walk on
Wu Dao Ying Hutong to explore the new up-and-coming hutong area. Have lunch, then take a 10-minute walk to
Confucius Temple as well as the
Imperial Academy. Take time to enjoy the tranquility of the area and its rich legacy, you will gain more insights into Confucius’s philosophy and Chinese education in imperial time. (If the academy is closed, you will get to visit the Lama Temple. Conclude the tour at either location come 6pm.)
Included
- Small-group tour (maximum of 12)
- Local guide
- Subway fare
- Tram fare
- Entry/Admission - Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
- Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
- Entry/Admission - Huguang Guild Hall(Peking Opera)
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum
- Entry/Admission - Wudaoying Hutong
- Entry/Admission - Madame Tussauds Beijing
Not included
- Visa
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Age under 3 is free
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- Note: The prices shown are not valid during China's Official Holidays (such as National Day - 01 to 07, Oct. Chinese Spring Festival - 15 Feb to 21 Feb, 2018, etc.).
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
75%
Sport
25%
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