Private Beijing Tour of Mutianyu Great Wall, Drum Tower and Hutong Visit with Rickshaw Ride
Beijing, China
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 8 hours
What is the best way to enjoy Beijing? Going to Great wall of China Mutianyu section, visiting the Drum tower to experience the culture, and ride a rickshaw to get around the Hutong. This is a perfect cultural tour with an authentic Chinese lunch.
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What is the best way to enjoy Beijing? Going to Great wall of China Mutianyu section, visiting the Drum tower to experience the culture, and ride a rickshaw to get around the Hutong. This is a perfect cultural tour with an authentic Chinese lunch.Your English speaking guide and private car will pick you up at 8:30am.
Heading to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. It will take about 1 hour and half to arrive. Once you have arrived at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, take your time to marvel at this wondrous structure and the surrounding hillsides that look north toward Mongolia. The Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of the year. Built mainly from granite, the pass at Mutianyu is an appropriately unique section of the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), on the remnants of a Wall originally built in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). Reconstruction took place under the supervision of Xu Da, one of the founding generals of the Ming Dynasty, who was responsible for building a Wall from Shanhaiguan in the east to as far as Mutianyu. The Ming pass at Mutianyu was officially proclaimed in 1404, where is would serve as an important symbol of protection from marauding nomads to the north.
Reconstruction began in 1568 on 1000km of the Wall including Mutianyu. Responsibility was given to Qi Jiguang, a general who had built his credentials fighting Japanese pirates, and who took his responsibilities as a builder very seriously. Construction continued for many years, as the fortifications were built up with solid granite blocks, and included the construction of some of the larger defensive towers. At Mutianyu section, you can choose to take the cable round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down, your English speaking guide will give detailed stories about the sites.
Then, you will be heading to a local restaurant for lunch, it will take about 40 minutes there.
Continue the visit at the Drum Tower, it was equipped with bronze clepsydra and drums that were beaten to mark the hours. The drum was beaten quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times to mark the hour. You have the opportunity to climb to the top of Drum tower for an excellent view of drumming performance which lasts for 20 minutes.
Afterwards, heading to hutong by riding a rickshaw, the narrow alleys are full of the Chinese history, enjoy the time here and your tour guide will answer any questions you may have.
After the hutong visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
Heading to the Great Wall at Mutianyu section. It will take about 1 hour and half to arrive. Once you have arrived at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, take your time to marvel at this wondrous structure and the surrounding hillsides that look north toward Mongolia. The Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of the year. Built mainly from granite, the pass at Mutianyu is an appropriately unique section of the Great Wall.
Mutianyu Great Wall was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), on the remnants of a Wall originally built in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). Reconstruction took place under the supervision of Xu Da, one of the founding generals of the Ming Dynasty, who was responsible for building a Wall from Shanhaiguan in the east to as far as Mutianyu. The Ming pass at Mutianyu was officially proclaimed in 1404, where is would serve as an important symbol of protection from marauding nomads to the north.
Reconstruction began in 1568 on 1000km of the Wall including Mutianyu. Responsibility was given to Qi Jiguang, a general who had built his credentials fighting Japanese pirates, and who took his responsibilities as a builder very seriously. Construction continued for many years, as the fortifications were built up with solid granite blocks, and included the construction of some of the larger defensive towers. At Mutianyu section, you can choose to take the cable round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down, your English speaking guide will give detailed stories about the sites.
Then, you will be heading to a local restaurant for lunch, it will take about 40 minutes there.
Continue the visit at the Drum Tower, it was equipped with bronze clepsydra and drums that were beaten to mark the hours. The drum was beaten quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times to mark the hour. You have the opportunity to climb to the top of Drum tower for an excellent view of drumming performance which lasts for 20 minutes.
Afterwards, heading to hutong by riding a rickshaw, the narrow alleys are full of the Chinese history, enjoy the time here and your tour guide will answer any questions you may have.
After the hutong visit, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
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