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Beijing Hutong Tours by Pedicab

Last Updated on December 18, 2023

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By Jim Ferri

Beijing hutong tours are a great way to see Chinese daily life up close. They’re popular because ever since China it opened its doors to foreign tourism decades ago, it and its people have fascinated travelers.

Today we continue to be intrigued by the differences in our cultures and the newness and exoticism of this place that still retains its air of mystery.

In addition to being awed by sites such as the Forbidden City, many visitors to Beijing are also struck by the enormity of the modern city, which is crammed with expansive stretches of modern buildings, many constructed prior to the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Hutongs About the City

But about the city you’ll also see the Hutongs, the old neighborhoods of narrow lanes that originated during the Yuan Dynasty in the 13 th century and connect the homes and little courtyards, which were once so common to Chinese life. For many, the hutongs are where the real culture of old Beijing is found, although many of these old neighborhoods have been cleared to make room for apartment buildings.

Beijing hutong tours are popular and sometimes include a visit to a Chinese home with the opportunity to speak with the resident, via an interpreter, of course.

Yes, it’s a sanitized tour that’s orchestrated, but it’s still fascinating to look about and see the living conditions of the Chinese and walk around their homes. You find yourself constantly peeking everywhere just to see how life there compares with the rest of the world.

Pedicabs At the Ready

One morning on an excursion about Beijing, I joined a group for a tour of a hutong home. Since the old streets were all so narrow and winding, we were brought out there in pedicabs, bicycle-powered versions of the old rickshaw. With two to a pedicab, our conga line of about 15 wound its way through the narrow streets and when we got near the home we were to visit, the drivers dropped us off about a block away.

The home itself was rather drab and non-descript, sparsely decorated although well kept and neat. It had a main room with a small kitchen area and bedroom and we were free to wander about it. Outside was a small enclosed courtyard with a few trees.

Although we had our own tour guide, we were met inside by another guide who gave us a short talk and did all of the interpreting with the woman who lived there. Through him she briefly told us about her home and the hutong after which we asked questions.

Most, if not all, of us found the chat with the woman quite interesting, even though it was, obviously, “sanitized.”

Hutong Life

When asked about the lack of modern plumbing facilities, she said that 25 families used same public toilet, adding “it is very busy in the morning.” We were also told the hutongs lack central heating and their outdoor cooking pots add to the city’s pollution problem. I felt the facts were supplied to bolster the government’s apartment-building program, which I later learned was unpopular with Beijingers.

In response to another question about pensions, she told us that the age to get a pension for a factory worker is 55 for a male and 50 for a woman, 60 and 55 if you work for the government.

“People get an average of 60% of their salary as their pension,” she told us through the interpreter.

When she told us her three pet turtles were named 1,2 and 3, a British tourist in our group promptly announced he was renaming them gin, tonic and ice.

After about a half-hour we were brought back to our pedicabs and continued our hutong tour of the HouHai district riding up Tobacco Pipe Lane to Lotus Lane, which was lined with expensive bars. All of the streets were crowded, which didn’t slow down our drivers as they moved along to a cacophony of bicycle bells.

It was quick and sanitized but fun nevertheless.

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Key Details

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
• Hotel pickup Available
• Duration: 3 Hrs
• Language: English
• Departure Time : 7:30am or 12:30pm Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions... read more
• Return Details : •If you have enjoyed yourselves on the tour, a suggested tip of approx. USD 5-10 per person for the tour guide and approx. USD 2 per person for the driver is encouraged. •Times are subject to chan.. read more
• Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Take a historical tour of Beijing s narrow streets, known as hutongs, on a traditional rickshaw (a type of tricycle designed to carry passengers in addition to the driver). See the old Beijing that still exists for millions of people today.Followed by awalking tourtoDrum Tower, Tea House as well as tovisit a local homewhere you canlearn about Chinese life from a family.

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It’s an adventure to roam the old streets of Beijing , but it becomes all the more exciting by pedicab. This tour allows you to get a taste of life in the city as you travel through the old, narrow streets, & Hutong. Hutong is the small windy alleyways between the city’s main boulevards. Taking a stroll here, we will experience the more authentic parts of the city and really get to grips with the old Beijing. This tour is including climbing a local Drum Tower for a bird-view of old Beijing. Following is the stop for a chat with a real Chinese family. There is even a stop for refreshments at a local tea house.

• Tea tasting
• Professional English-speaking tour guide
• If your hotel is located out of 4th Ring Circle Highway, please go to Prime Hotel to join the tour at 08:30AM or 01:00PM. (Add: No. 2, Wangfujing Ave. Tel: +86-10-65136666)
• Pick-up and drop-off services from the hotels located within 4th ring circle highway
• Travel down the hutong on a rickshaw
• Admission tickets
• Food and beverages

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adults lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Infants aged 2 years and under travel free of charge, providing they are not occupying a seat

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We just booked one of the drivers off the street so did not book a recognized tour as such. It is quite funny, they all seem to wait for each other (ie: after a few of them have a booking) and then go off in a line together?. Our driver stopped off for a toilet stop (we certainly didn't want to use those toilets!!! so make sure you go before getting on the rickshaw lol). The house we stopped of was owned by an artist (who was lovely and let us take his picture and photos in the house etc.) so the house is decorated with his paintings which is nice but maybe not what a regular house would look like? All up I think the tour only went about 1 to 1 1/2 hours so expect if you booked the tour this would include your pick up and drop off time?

We walked around the Hutongs, along various narrow streets. The rickshaw ride thereafter was fun and definitely worth doing. Not as good as rickshaw ride in Delhi.

This was fun to do but there was only one stop for the driver to go to the bathroom. We photographed whatever we could shoot along the way. Thank goodness our guide had explained the history, etc of. HUTONGS.

I'm not entirely sure if this was the tour we were on, but we did see the Hutongs by rickshaw. The rickshaw ride itself was uninteresting, but the neighborhood we saw was very different from all the high rises that you see elsewhere in Beijing. Seeing the Hutongs is worth the time and effort for that perspective.

The company called me one before the tour and claimed that all rickshaw companies would not have to drive for the next two weeks due to a parade. So I got no tour of Hutongs!

This was a nice private trip although many of the places I felt obligated to buy things. I had a local phone number so the guide and driver were able to contact me to confirm my pick up time. We visited a silk factory to see how silk was made, but I felt very pressured to buy here. Afterward, we went to a pearl market, also very cool to see how freshwater pearls are harvested. We then went on a brief rickshaw ride to a family's home in the old hutongs, very nice to see! We wrapped up with a tea ceremony where I also felt obligated to buy. Just be aware prior to going to all these places! Very nice tour with Michael and nice to see some local Beijing traditions.

We did a brief tour of the Hutong district by rickshaw and had lunch in a local residents home. The food was delicious, the hosts very welcoming. Hutong area is packed with history and was fascinating to be taken there by rickshaw. Hard work negotiating these small streets and alleys for the drivers. Recommend.

Since we stayed at an Airbnb, it was difficult to find a good location to meet up with the driver and guide. We were able to use WeChat to chat with our guide to get picked up. I suggest contacting your guide in advanced to find an easy hotel to meet up at. Our guide Gale was very friendly and informative. She spoke perfect English. We learned SO many amazing things about Chinese culture. She had a very welcoming and kind personality. Ask for Gale on your trip. This was a nice short trip through the old Hutong houses. We traveled by Rickshaw into the small alley ways as if going back in time. After that, we saw a traditional home and learned about fengshui. Then we toured the bell tower and got to see a show! Lastly we had a traditional tea ceremony. The host of the ceremony explained the different benefits of the 6 teas we got to try. Afterwards you have the opportunity to purchase some of the tea you got to taste. Some other reviews mention that they were forced to buy these things, but as we found, it is not required you buy anything. You can just taste the tea as it is included in your tour. However, as a tea lover I bought two tins and was happy to support that shop. We were offered to go to the pearl shop, I didn't have any interest in buying pearls, so we declined. Overall, it was a great learning experience!

I booked this tour for my father who accompanied me on a business trip to Beijing. This trip was my 70th birthday present to him. Imagine my anger and disappointment when this scam of a tour never showed up to our hotel despite calling the number provided all morning with no answer . Finally we called trip advisor customer service who told us the tour was canceled and that they had emailed me to notify me. False. I received no notice of cancellation and NO REFUND! I am so very upset as my father was very excited for this tour and instead spent the day sitting around in the hotel by himself as I was at work. As a person who travels frequently for work, I am extremely disappointed in Trip Advisor for not offering better resolution or or refund. They should be more careful on what is advertised and endorsed on their site.

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Should you visit Moscow or Beijing?

Which is cheaper to visit which is more expensive for vacation.

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Moscow and Beijing. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Moscow or Beijing?

Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.

Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Beijing , and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China .

Which place is cheaper, Beijing or Moscow?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

• Moscow Prices Russia Prices Beijing Prices China Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day Moscow $ 65 Beijing $ 75

The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $65, while the average daily cost in Beijing is $75. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Moscow and Beijing in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person Moscow $ 41 Beijing $ 39
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room Moscow $ 82 Beijing $ 78

Compare Hotels in Moscow and Beijing

Looking for a hotel in Moscow or Beijing? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Moscow

Hotels in Beijing

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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc. Moscow $ 6.37 Beijing $ 7.69

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:

• Two Metro Passes $ 1.52

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow

Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Private Transfer from Cinta Raja to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
• Private Transfer from Duku to Palembang Airport (PLM): $93
• Private Transfer from Kampung Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
• Private Transfer from Kampung Dalam to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
• Private Transfer from Kebun Bunga to Palembang Airport (PLM): $93
• Private Transfer from Kelurahan Sail to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $68
• Private Transfer from Kota Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
• Private Transfer from Limbungan Baru to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
• Private Transfer from Nagari Sungai Asam to Padang Airport (PDG): $134
• Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Bukit Baru: $93
• Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Karya Baru: $93
• Private Transfer from Palembang Airport (PLM) to Palembang: $93

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:

• Taxi $ 4.70
• Train from Airport for Two $ 6.88
• Taxi to Hotel $ 8.26
• 2 Metro Passes $ 2.20
• Metro $ 0.55

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:

• Visit Great Wall With Beijing Capital Airport Round-Way Transfer : $215
• Ultimate Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Discovery with Airport Transfer: $177
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Beijing HTL-APT (PEK): $62
• Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Beijing APT-HTL (PEK): $62
• Tianjin International Cruise Port to Beijing Capital Airport by private transfer: $148
• Tianjin International Cruise Port Transfer from Beijing: $130
• Tianjin Cruise Port Private Transfer to Beijing International Airport: $153
• The Great Wall Jinshanling PRIVATE TRANSFER From Beijing : $105
• Tank Driving Experience (hotel pickup & Roundtrip Transfer): $450
• Shared Shuttle Bus Transfer Between Tianjin Cruise Port And Downtown Beijing : $120
• Self Guided transfer service to Juyongguan Great Wall or Badaling Great Wall: $78
• Round-Trip to International Horticultural Expo Garden by Private Transfer: $80

Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Beijing?

Prices for flights to both Beijing and Moscow change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

• Food Meals for one day Moscow $ 15 Beijing $ 19

Typical Food Prices in Moscow

For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Lunch for Two $ 6.19
• Lunch in the Center Market $ 3.38
• Breakfast for 2 $ 11

Typical Food Prices in Beijing

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:

• Popcorn $ 0.83
• Hot Pot Dinner $ 6.88
• Dumpling Breakfast for Two $ 2.75
• Watermelon $ 1.93
• Peking Duck Dinner for 2 $ 16
• Two Popsicles $ 0.83

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.

• Online Cooking Class Beijing Dumplings and Cuisine by Sunflowerli Renowned Chef : $20
• Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $20
• Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
• 3.5-Hour Walking Food Tour: A Bite of History at Beijing Niujie Street: $49
• Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
• Beijing Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $55
• 3 hours Morning or Afternoon Tea Tasting on Maliandao Street and Tea Restaurant Lunch or Dinner Tour: $69
• Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour with Beer and Tastings: $75
• Beijing Gulou Night Market Food Tour: $75
• Beijing Gulou Night Market Food Tour: $76
• discovery more Beijing back street evening food tour with locals : $79

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc. Moscow $ 17 Beijing $ 24

Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow

Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:

• Theater Tickets $ 13
• Kremlin Entry (2) $ 11

Tours and Activities in Moscow

For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85

Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing

Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:

• Entry to Summer Palace for Two $ 8.26
• Two Opera Tickets $ 58
• Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2) $ 9.63
• Forbidden City (for 2) $ 17
• Forbidden City Tickets $ 17
• Audio Guides at Forbidden City $ 11

Tours and Activities in Beijing

Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

• 2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights, No Shopping: $258
• 4 hours Deep Forbidden City Private Tour by Knowledgeable Guide.: $80
• 4-Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Hutong from Daxing Airport: $145
• All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour: $188
• All Inclusive Private Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour: $204
• Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall with English Driver : $121
• China Art Museum and 798 Art Zone Private Tour: $137
• China National Museum Ticket Pre-booking and Tiananmen Square : $50
• Classic One Day Beijing Tour: $240
• Full Day Private Tour Incredible Beijing City Highlights: $179
• Lama temple -Confucius temple - DongYue temple Private Cultural Tour: $156
• Mutianyu Great Wall And Ming Tomb Private One Day Tour: $205
• Alcohol Drinks for one day Moscow $ 8.19 Beijing $ 11

Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:

• Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $99
• Private Tour-Drum Tower, Hutong Food Taste and Local Brewery Beer: $120
• Full Day Private Chateau Changyu Wine Tour from Beijing: $161
• 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
• Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238

When comparing the travel costs between Moscow and Beijing, we can see that Beijing is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Even though Moscow is in Europe and Beijing is in Asia, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moscow Expensive? and Is Beijing Expensive? .

Moscow has a larger population, and is about 39% larger than the population of Beijing. When comparing the sizes of Moscow and Beijing, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Moscow or Beijing?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Moscow or Beijing in the Summer?

Both Beijing and Moscow during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.

In July, Moscow is generally cooler than Beijing. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 19°C (67°F), and Beijing fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).

Beijing gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Moscow usually gets less rain in July than Beijing. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain this time of the year.

• Summer Average Temperatures July Moscow 19°C (67°F)   Beijing   27°C (80°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Beijing in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Beijing. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Beijing this time of year.

Moscow is much colder than Beijing in the autumn. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Beijing fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).

In October, Moscow usually receives more rain than Beijing. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

• Autumn Average Temperatures October Moscow 6°C (43°F)   Beijing   14°C (56°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Beijing in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Beijing. Also, many travelers come to Beijing for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Beijing. It's quite cold in Moscow in the winter. In the winter, Moscow is much colder than Beijing. Typically, the winter temperatures in Moscow in January average around -8°C (17°F), and Beijing averages at about -4°C (26°F).

Moscow usually gets more rain in January than Beijing. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.

• Winter Average Temperatures January Moscow -8°C (17°F)   Beijing   -4°C (26°F)

Should I visit Moscow or Beijing in the Spring?

Both Beijing and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Beijing in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

In April, Moscow is generally much colder than Beijing. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 7°C (45°F), and Beijing fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).

In April, Moscow usually receives more rain than Beijing. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Beijing receives 26 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.

• Spring Average Temperatures April Moscow 7°C (45°F)   Beijing   14°C (57°F)

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