Private Hutong Culture Tour with Dumpling Cooking Class plus Cricket Fighting Game

Beijing, China

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

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Overview

Explore the centuries-old 'hutongs' of Beijing, including a rickshaw ride down the narrow alleys. Visit temples and get a bird's-eye view from atop the Drum Tower. Other highlights on this private tour include learning to make dumplings, watching cricket fighting, and eating authentic food with a local family.

Private tour of Beijing’s hutongs
Visit temples and ride a rickshaw
Make dumplings during a cooking workshop
Watch a cricket fighting game
Hotel pickup and drop-off and lunch included
Private guide for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Rickshaw ride
Cricket fighting game
Lunch
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrance ticket
Gasline, Parking & Toll fees

Gratuities
Souvenirs

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will pickup in your city center hotel

Itinerary

In the morning, meet your guide upon pickup from your centrally located hotel in Beijing. You're transported by private vehicle to the first stop, Lama Temple, one of the most revered Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the world. The original prince's palace was converted to a temple in the 18th century and blends both Han and Tibetan styles of architecture.

View the world's largest wooden Buddha statue before continuing on to the Confucius Temple, built to pay tribute to Confucius during the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. Venture inside the temple complex to find more than 100 ancient trees and 198 steles.

Board a rickshaw for a ride through the hutongs. While you weave through the ancient alleys, your guide points out numerous traditional-style gates and shops. On arrival at a local family's home, take part in a cooking demo and learn to make Chinese dumplings. Watch a game of cricket fighting and eat a home-style meal for lunch.

After, you can climb up the Drum Tower for a panoramic view of the old Beijing-Shichahai area. Then walk to Yandaixiejie Hutong, an age-old lane dating to the Yuan Dynasty of the 13th and 14th century, ending at Houhai Lake. Conclude your private tour with transport back to your hotel.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Confucius and Guozijian Museum

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Hutong Tour

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Bell and Drum Towers

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Yandai Xie Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shichahai Scenic Resort

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Lily was our guide and we have a...

Jan, Apr 2016

Lily was our guide and we have a fantastic time with her from the time we met her ..making the dumplings were just awesome food was great highly recommend this trip ..:

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Jan, Thanks so much for your awesome review! We’re thrilled you had such a fantastic time with Lily—so glad the dumpling-making experience was awesome and the food was great too! We’ll pass all your lovely words straight to Lily, and a huge thank you for the glowing recommendation. Hope to welcome you back for more fun adventures soon! 😊 Regards lily