Individual Travel-Hutong Tour by bicycle

Pedal power is by far the best transport for hutong sightseeing. A bike gives you the flexibility of hopping on and off as you like. Helmets are optional in Beijing, but are strongly suggested! Bike rental is extremely cheap and there are countless rental places. Here are a few:

1. Qianhai Nanyan (前海南沿) at Shichahai, bicycles are RMB10/hour, tandem bicycles RMB 20/hour. A RMB500 refundable deposit is required.

2.   Opposite the Lusongyuan Hotel (侣松园宾馆) along Banchang Hutong. Price is a mere RMB 5/hour or RMB 30/day. A RMB 200 refundable deposit is required.

 

The Beijing Hutong has a very special and important position in the rich history and culture of Beijing.

The Beijing Hutong is one of the "must see" items in Bejing. They are a wonderful glimpse into the world of yesterday in Beijing. While visit the Beijing Hutongs, you can feel the dramatic changes of Beijing and you can evident the History of Beijing experence its life style and traditional culture.

 

There are two itineraries for you to choose:

 

One: Beihai Park North Gate 北海北门—Drum Tower 鼓楼—Yandai Xiejie 烟袋斜街—Yinding Qiao 银锭桥—Houhai Beiyan 后海北沿—Song Ching Ling Residence 宋庆龄故居—Houhai Xiyan 后海西沿—Dongming Hutong 东明胡同—Yangfang Hutong 羊房胡同—Liuyin Jie 柳荫街—Prince Gong’s Mansion 恭王府—Beihai Park North Gate 北海北门