beijing hutongs by rickshaw

Trip Price: Booked and paid locally

Hutongs are a special feature of Beijing. This series of a network of alleys and traditional courtyards containing compound houses. Some are located in the Beihai Park area north of the Forbidden City and also between Wangfujing and Dongdan. On a peddle powered rickshaw and accompanied by a local guide, you’ll gain a fascinating snapshot of the city’s traditional way of life, as you meander through Beijing’s old back lanes. This bolt-on is included in all our group tours. Additionally it can be included to any of our tailormade or city break itineraries.

Beijing hutongs bolt-on includes:

• Return transfers from hotel to Hutongs area

• Rickshaw ride through the backstreets accompanied by local guide (approx 1.5hrs)

• Tour of a family home

On the go is a specialist operator of cultural and adventure tours in China. Fun and informative group tours of China offering frequent departures at realistic prices starting in Beijing or Shanghai include highlights such as the Great Wall and Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an, Yangtze River Three Gorges cruising, Suzhou, Guilin and Yangshuo. Specialist individual China touring itineraries including highlights such as the Silk Road, Yunnan Province, Confucius’ birthplace in Qufu, city stays in Beijing or Shanghai, Christmas tour departures and a range of regional bolt ons are also a hallmark. We can also arrange for you to conclude arrangements at Hong Kong.