Present and Past of Beijing - Olympic Park (Bird's Nest and Water Cube) and Hutong Tour

Your tour starts at the Capital Museum - one of the best places to learn about the history and culture of China's capital city. The museum is divided into two halls, each with six floors of exhibits. You can learn about ancient Beijing and the thousands of years of customs and culture, then see extraordinary collections of historic objects including statue, jade, bronzes and more. Before lunch, you will attend an elegant tea ceremony, where you will experience the centuries-old tradition and taste local tea varieties.

After lunch, the Hutong tour starts from the Drum & Bell Tower, on the way, you will see the magnificent gardens at Prince Gong's Mansion, Beijing's largest and the best preserved Qing Dynasty royal mansion. Next, you will take to the streets of old Beijing by rickshaw, also known as pedicab. This portion of the tour allows you to get a taste of life in the city as your driver pedals through the old, narrow streets, or Hutongs. It includes a stop to visit the home of a real Chinese family.

Itinerary / Activity Schedule
- Olympic Park
- Bird’s Nest
- Water Cube
- Gardens at Prince Gong Mansion
- Rickshaw Tour
- Hutong Courtyard & Family Visit
- Drum Tower
- Tea House & Tea Ceremony

Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transportation by air-conditioned coach/mini van
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Admission tickets to places of interests as per itinerary

Excludes
- Cruise port pick-up for the coach tours
- Personal Expenses
- Tips and Gratuities
- Optional Activity Costs

Please Note
- Child rates apply from 3-12 years old.
- Confirm hotel pick-up schedule with local tour operator at least 24 hours in advance

Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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After you book
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