


4-Hour Private Tour to Beijing Drum Tower with Drum Performance and Rickshaw
About Activity
Escape the bustling crowds with this exclusive half-day hidden gem toura curated, off-the-beaten-path experience for travelers seeking authentic Beijing charm rather than cookie-cutter sightseeing. Climb the historic Drum Tower to catch the thunderous traditional drum performance, where reverberating beats echo...
Itinerary
Drum Tower (Gulou)
Your guide and private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Beijing. Then heading directly to the Drum and Bell Towers. The Bell and Drum Towers, the central timepieces for Beijing in Ming and Qing Dynasties, with the bells beaten in the morning and the drums beaten at night. The sound would spread for miles in previous years. When visiting, you can climb onto the drum tower to have a birds-eye view to admire the entire city, and watch the activity of knocking the drum performances.
Nanluoguxiang
Afterward, go to the old Beijing Hutong Street to take the fun rickshaw to explore the local allays and communities. A trip through the Hutongs will give you a glimpse of authentic Chinese life. And one of the most fun way to see this is with a rickshaw ride. Drink tea with a local family and talk about the life, culture etc. Don't worry about the language barrier, your tour guide will help you to communicate with the family. Continue to Nanluoguxiang allay, stroll around the shops and restaurants here, your tour guide will teach you how to negotiate price.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
Then, move on to Houhai lake area, walk around the lake to enjoy the bars and restaurants here. You will pass by many famous historical spots here.