Small-Group Beijing Beihai Park and Hutong Tour with a Professional Photographer
Beijing Region, China
Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
A combined Park and hutong tour providing an ideal insight into the lives of local Beijing people. Matthew, a professional photographer who has been lived in Beijing for over 8 years guides this tour. You will experience Beijing in the most visually entertaining and interesting way. While touring Beihai park and the nearby hutongs, Matthew introduces his unique perspective on living in this rapidly changing city. Small-sized groups are guaranteed to enjoy a participatory tour, meeting and engaging with local people, often taking part in their fun activities.
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A combined Park and hutong tour providing an ideal insight into the lives of local Beijing people. Matthew, a professional photographer who has been lived in Beijing for over 8 years guides this tour. You will experience Beijing in the most visually entertaining and interesting way. While touring Beihai park and the nearby hutongs, Matthew introduces his unique perspective on living in this rapidly changing city. Small-sized groups are guaranteed to enjoy a participatory tour, meeting and engaging with local people, often taking part in their fun activities.Join us on this exciting small group tour which includes of 2 main parts: Exploring Beihai Park and touring the hutongs. Beihai Park is an appealing place to visit not only for its traditional temples and pavilions, but also for the activities local residents take part in daily in the park’s grounds. Activities including: ballroom dancing, choir, tai chi, Chinese theater and daily exercise. As a friend of many of these groups Matthew bridges the gap between being a bystander looking on and actually taking part. With Matthew, you can meet interesting locals, and enjoy a close up view of Beihai Park.
Similar to Beihai Park, the hutongs are another place to experience real Beijing culture. As the most traditional Beijing neighborhood the hutong neighborhoods showcase a collection of typical daily events in the lives of Beijingers, such as: street barbers, tailors and outdoor food stalls. In addition you will visit Shijia Hutong Museum, the first hutong Museum. Here you will gain even more insight into local life through detailed explanation about the development and history of hutong life.
If you travel with children, we will offeran optional treasure hunt that guides them around Beihai Park and the hutongs, interacting with local residents along the way.
Similar to Beihai Park, the hutongs are another place to experience real Beijing culture. As the most traditional Beijing neighborhood the hutong neighborhoods showcase a collection of typical daily events in the lives of Beijingers, such as: street barbers, tailors and outdoor food stalls. In addition you will visit Shijia Hutong Museum, the first hutong Museum. Here you will gain even more insight into local life through detailed explanation about the development and history of hutong life.
If you travel with children, we will offeran optional treasure hunt that guides them around Beihai Park and the hutongs, interacting with local residents along the way.
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