Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun
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Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $119 per person. It scores 53 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 53 / 100
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- Duration
- 9 hours
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- $119 per person
1-day private public transportation trip takes you to discover the essence of the Beijing including Hutongs, Beihai Park sanlitun. Experience the public transportation in Beijing and witness local's life in one day. If y
What you get
- Public transport
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Private English-speaking guide
About this experience
1-day private public transportation trip takes you to discover the essence of the Beijing including Hutongs, Beihai Park sanlitun. Experience the public transportation in Beijing and witness local's life in one day. If you need a private car, feel free to contact our travel consultants to arrange it for you.
What's included
Included
- Public transport
- Entrance fees to tourist sites
- Private English-speaking guide
Not included
- Hotels & meals
- Cruise in Behai Park
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guide
What you'll see and do
Huguosi Hutong Snack Street
One day before this tour, your private guide will contact you to double confirm the time to meet you and the address of your hotel, so as to offer you the guided sightseeing service timely. After picking you up, the guide will decide how to get there, taking in the account of your hotel location and the real-time traffic conditions. Nevertheless, subway train is always preferred if there is any subway station close to your hotel. We advise you not to book breakfast with your hotel today, because the first stop, Huguosi Street is one of the most popular snack streets in Beijing City, where you will have more choices than ever.Telling the guide your taste and he or she will be glad to give you some recommendations.
120 minutes here
Mei Lanfang Memorial
Mei Lanfang (1894－1961) is one of the most famous Peking opera masters in China. Right on the east end of the Huguosi Street, Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum is a classical and traditional style Beijing courtyard. You may seize the chance to know how traditional Beijing folk houses look like.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Prince Kung's (Gong) Mansion
Coming out from the Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum, the guide will escort you to walk east along the Dingfu Street for about 600 meters (660 yards) to reach the entrance to the Prince Gong's Mansion, then offer you a guided tour inside. The palace complex is quite grand and luxury, which fully reveals the noble life of the royal families in old times. In addition to Chinese style houses, pavilions and gardens, there is a western style gate inside, which is rarely seen in other traditional Chinese building complex.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Nanluoguxiang
Nanluoguxiang (South Gong and Drum Lane) is a group of crisscross hutongs. The guide will accompany you to have a short stroll there, then leave you some time to have lunch. You will find yourself a lot of choices. If you cannot decide which restaurant to choose, just ask for advice from the guide.
90 minutes here
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
After having lunch in Nanluoguxiang, the guide will escort you to take city bus to the South Gate of the Beihai Park. As one of the best preserved classic imperial gardens in Beijing, Beihai Park is a stunner with enchanting natural scenery and traditional Chinese architectures. It is said that the garden was built according to the wonderland described in an old Chinese legend. The Qionghua Islet is the center of the garden, and the White Dagoba on the islet will offer you a magnificent bird's eye view of the whole park.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Sanlitun Bar Street
After touring Beihai Park, the guide will lead you to get out from its North Gate, and then take city bus no.4 to Sanlitun, in need of 35-40 minutes on the way. Sanlitun is one of the most popular and prosperous quarters in Beijing to spend the night. Due to its fashionable culture and entertainment, Sanlitun attracts a lot of people to relax themselves in pubs, bars, and night clubs. Upon arrival, the guide will introduce the fun places to visit there, inform you how to get back to your hotel and draw an end to today’s guided service. Hope you will enjoy a wonderful night in Sanlitun.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mei Lanfang Memorial Museum is closed on Mondays
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 53
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun cost?
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Prices start at $119 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun take?
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Plan for about 9 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 53 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Exploration to Old Hutongs & Modern Sanlitun start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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