Soul of Old Beijing
From the historic Nanluoguxiang hutong to the lakeside charm of Houhai and the vibrant bar scene, this tour immerses you in the flavors, stories, and nightlife of Beijing. Taste classic snacks, stroll through centuries-old alleys, and end your evening with a drink by the water.
Key Highlights
- Authentic Beijing snacks and local life
- Historic hutongs and lakeside strolls
Available Services
- English Tour Guide
- Entrance Ticket Fee
Excluded Services
- Food and drink
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Select the package that best fits your travel style and group size
Private Night Tour
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- •English Tour Guide
- •Entrance Ticket Fee
- •Personalized snack and bar recommendations
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Detailed Itinerary
A place of echoes, memory, and resilience. Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty and rebuilt in 1800 under the Qing, the Drum Tower stands as a timeless sentinel over the city. Its sturdy base—a massive platform nearly four meters high—features three arched gateways on the front and rear, with one on each side. Above rises the majestic tower itself, five bays wide, crowned with a double-eaved hip roof layered in classic gray tiles. For centuries, this was the heartbeat of the capital: the drums echoing from here marked the hours for all during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Yet it also witnessed moments of national anguish—in 1924, it was renamed the “Shame-Awakening Tower,” housing artifacts of China’s humiliation during the invasion by the Eight-Nation Alliance. Even today, you can see scars of that history: bulging marks and blade cuts left by foreign soldiers, still visible on its ancient walls.
- Hutong Tour
- Local Food Tasting
Frequently Asked Questions
No, but your guide will recommend the best local snacks and bars.
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