Beijing Culture: Calligraphy Class, Hutong Rickshaw, Panda House

Beijing, China

5 to 6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All Transportation by Comfortable Vehicle
Excellent English Speaking Guide
Entrance Ticket
All Tax, Fuel, Parking Fee, Tolls
Hutong Rickshaw Service
Visiting residents' homes and calligraphy classes
Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off Service

Gratitude
Meal

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up by private guide and vehicle from your hotel with your name paper.

Itinerary

Beijing

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bell and Drum Towers

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Yandaixie Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nanluoguxiang

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

GuLou XiJie ShangYeJie

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Beijing

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beijing

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

This the best way to learn the local culture and the local life, so please obtain the permission of the local residents before taking photos in residential areas. Thank you!
This is a private tour that only your people in the group.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

5.0

based on 1 review

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A+ Atypical Culture Tour

Rachel_T, Jun 2026

Wow, this was such a lovely day with a fully bilingual guide (Tony=Chinese+English). Of course we enjoyed the pandas, but we especially enjoyed the variety and pace of the tour. After pandas, we were surprised at how interesting the clock tour was (might be too tough to climb for pregnant, <10yrs or >60yrs). The old town rickshaw was informative and definitely took us places we would not have seen without this tour. The final portion of our tour was the calligraphy in a local home. Honestly, this alone was worth the price. We took our time sharing tea and local hospitality before hilariously failing at Chinese calligraphy. Well, my sons weren't that bad, but Mom was 😆 I have been on dozens of tours claiming to share local culture and this is top notch. You will also write a six star review 🙏🫶😇

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for this amazing review! Reading your kind words truly made my day. I'm delighted that you and your family enjoyed every part of the tour, from meeting the adorable pandas to exploring the hutongs by rickshaw and discovering the fascinating stories behind the ancient clocks. What makes me happiest is hearing how much you enjoyed the calligraphy experience. Sharing tea, conversation, and a glimpse into local family life is exactly the kind of authentic cultural connection I hope every guest can experience. And don't worry—Chinese calligraphy takes years of practice! I think everyone did a fantastic job, especially with so many laughs along the way. 😄 Thank you for embracing the culture with such curiosity and enthusiasm. Guests like your family make my job incredibly rewarding. It was a pleasure spending the day together, and I'm honored that you consider this one of the best cultural tours you've experienced. Your "six-star review" means the world to me! Thank you again for your trust, your wonderful company, and the great memories we created together. I wish you and your sons many more amazing adventures, and if you ever return to Beijing, I would be delighted to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience. Warm regards, Tony

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