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​Beijing Culture, History and Deep Dive Tour

Duration

8 Hours

Start Time

9:00AM

Transportation

Car w/Driver

Meals

Dumpling Class!

Price From:

USD110/pax

Introduction

This unique tour explores a range of Beijing's unique culture and history. It's a perfect way to learn more of China's history and culture if you have the time. You'll explore an 11th century park, an Confucius academy, historic Hutongs, and a bustling antique market.

Highlights of this tour include:

  • Beihai Park - 11th century former imperial garden.
  • Beijing Confucius Temple -Built in 1302, the Confucius Temple pays tribute to China's greatest sage and his lasting legacy.
  • Guozijian Imperial Academy - This historic institution was first built in 1306
  • Nanluoguxiang Hutongs - North of the Forbidden City, this neighborhood (also called a "hutong") packs so much character into its narrow streets.
  • ​Panjiayuan Antiques Market - 3,000 vendors hawk Cultural Revolution memorabilia, artwork, curio cabinets, jade dragons, jewelry, and more.

​​This tour is flexible to choose other interests you may have.

Includes:

  • Awesome guide
  • Authentic local lunch
  • Entrance fees
  • ​Quality car and driver​
  • Guide meets you and drops you off at starting location

Excludes:

  • Tips appreciated

Itinerary

As this is a private tour, you can choose your desired starting point and time when you book. For most travelers, your guide will pick you up in the lobby of your downtown Beijing hotel or other meeting point at 9:00AM. The timing and best route of sites sometimes depend on the conditions. Our expert guides will discuss the best day with you when you meet.

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Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)

Beihai Park is a public park and former imperial garden. First built in the 11th century, the over 1000 years garden is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens in China. In the northwest lies the well-known Nine-Dragon Screen, which is the only screen having nine dragons on both sides among the most famous three Nine-Dragon Screens in China (the other two are respectively in the Forbidden City and Datong, Shanxi Province). The Nine-dragon screen was built in 1756, with small dragons in different postures decorating the two sides which makes a total of 635 dragons. The views, the sound and people around you will bring you a vivid picture of China's life in both ancient and current.

Beijing Confucius Temple

Built in 1302, the Confucius Temple pays tribute to China's greatest sage and his lasting legacy. The temple is unique in the sense that it is dedicated to a mortal rather than a deity; regardless, worshipers come here and it was once the highest educational institution in the country, where government officials were trained to master the Confucian classics.

Imperial Academy

This historic institution was first built in 1306, and it was the highest educational seat of learning during the Yuan (1271–1368), the Ming (1368–1644) and the Qing (1644–1911) Dynasties. A great way to learn about the history of education in China and how leaders were selected and educated.

Beijing Hutongs

Beijing narrow streets are packed with shops, cafes, bars and daily life. A fun, interactive stroll through Beijing's culture. North of the Forbidden City, this neighborhood (also called a "hutong") packs so much character into its narrow streets. Nanlouguxiang continually surprises you with exciting discoveries in boutique shops and tantalizing flavors from unassuming vendors.

Panjiayuan Antiques Market

Also known as the Dirt Market, Panjiayuan Antiques Market is home to surprisingly orderly open-air stalls where more than 3,000 vendors hawk Cultural Revolution memorabilia, artwork, curio cabinets, jade dragons, jewelry, and more.

After your tour, your guide will drop you off at your starting point or desired ending location.

Booking Information

Normally, we would allow you to book directly on our site and receive instant confirmation. With the current travel situation, please send us an inquiry below and we’ll update you with the latest conditions and provide a fast quote for any tour or travel needs we can help you with. As always, you can:​

  • Pay using a secure transaction w/any debit or CC
  • ​Cancel anytime up to 1 Day before your tour!
  • Receive instant confirmation after booking with us

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Questions?

Feel free to contact us at any time if you’d like to customize this tour or just have a question. We’re here to help! Contact Jenny.

Pricing

The table below shows the price per person that you will see in the shopping cart based on the number of adults, kids and infants in your group.

1 Adult:
299USD

2 Adults:
175USD/pax

3 Adults:
130USD/pax

4 Adults:
110USD/pax

Kids (4-9 yr old):
39USD/Child

Infants (3 or less yr old):
0 USD

Consider These Extras

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Beijing Opera Show

Experience the fun and beauty of Chinese culture through Beijing Opera. This is a performance that's not to be missed on your visit to Beijing! Show is at the Huguang Guild Hall Theater and starts at 6:30PM to 7:30PM.

All Seats: USD45

Beijing Acrobatic Show

This tour includes the option for a fantastic acrobatic show in the evening after your tour. This show is in a spectacular environment and features sophisticated athletic performers you won't soon forget! ​A must see activity if you have time.

All Seats: USD45/person​

Why We're different

We’re not a big tour agency… just me and some of my professional tour guide friends. We love Shanghai and our goal is to make sure you have a great time based on your interests – guaranteed! And because our overhead is so low, we can offer you a great price along with customized service. Learn More.

Why Jenny's?

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We're Not a Big Agency...

You won't get a random guide, but one of our close friends (all professional English-speaking tour experts), hand-selected based on your interests.

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We welcome you to shop around. You can always get a lower price, but you'll never get better service or a better guide.

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