Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture & Meet its People
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Private tour
Highlights
As a girl who grew up in a former Prince Mansion (although I am not a Princess :) I feel very attached to Ancient Chinese Architecture and have explored many hidden gems in Beijing. They are like my old house. Many "old houses" are disappearing in Beijing, together with hutongs. I want to share with you its beauty, the way of life and the heartwarming people in the hutongs! Note: 1% of the payment we receive from this experience will go to support Beijing Cultural Heritage Protection Center (CHP), a NGO that help residents to preserve their cultural heritage.
Inclusions
What's included
- Priviliged visits to my friends' homes at Uncle Zhu, Uncle Wang or Grandpa Li's.
- A variety of local traditional snacks
- Give a try to dissemble and assemble the Dougong parts, one of the most significant elements of the Chinese Architecture
- Natural traditional Chinese tea
Itinerary
Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture with Yuhua, and meet real people who strive to preserve Chinese Architecture in hutongs in Beijing? And learn to appreciate the beauty and key features of Chinese Architecture. During this experience you will… *Have privileged access to Traditional Courtyard House in one of the most authentic hutong areas in Beijing. *Receive a primer of Ancient Chinese Architecture so you understand what you are seeing in Beijing and China... *Meet my friends who are ordinary Beijingers but make extraordinary efforts to preserve architectural heritage, our home. * Try your hands at dissembling and assembling Dougong, one of the most significant elements in Ancient Chinese Architecture. * It is all about people. Architecture has a heart. *Have a taste of a variety of Traditional Beijing snacks at a very local restaurant. Note: 1% of the net income from this experience will go to support relevant Cultural Heritage Preservation institute.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Subway Line 5, Dongsi Station, Exit B
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 京味兒
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1025 of 3624.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
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