Beijing By Bike

Beijing is a city that’s both modern and traditional, forward-looking and connected to its past, and in our opinion, one of the best ways to experience it all is by bike. Beijing is a city that’s both modern and traditional, forward-looking and connected to its past, and in our opinion, one of the best ways to experience it all is by bike.Highlights- Zigzag through the ancient alleyways and hutongs of Beijing - Bike along the moat of the Forbidden City for a different perspective of this former royal palace - Discover the secrets and backroads in the ancient city for a real insight into the local life - Make some friends as you enjoy lunch with a local family at a friendly hutong house and experience their lifestyle first-hand. Although modernising at a rapid pace, China's capital still preserves its ancient and traditional heart in the winding alleyways and backstreets around the Forbidden City. Known as hutongs, these lanes are still home to many of Beijing's residents as well as shops, markets, temples, and historic buildings. As you wind through the hutongs, you'll have a unique view of this traditional way of life and witness this neighbourhood as it slowly disappears and the modern developments move in. Riding along the Forbidden City moat and through the parks nearby is a great experience, as it gives you a different perspective on this formerly “forbidden city” now being a welcoming open place for the non-royals. Visit a very well-preserved Hutong family home and enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch, cooked with love by the family themselves and chat to them about life in Beijing. Hop back on to your bikes and continue our cycling journey through the hutongs until you are back at the drum tower before boarding a public bus for a 15 minute ride back to the bike rental place, as your guide points out more of the city’s historic landmarks and top places to eat! Languages English Redeem informationVoucher type: PrintedPrinted Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.LocationStart point: Nanluoguxiang Metro StationExit F, Lines 6 & 8End point: Nanluoguxiang Metro StationScheduleOpening dates09:00 - 14:30Duration: 5,5 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsYou are advised to bring your passport.