Hutong Tour with Craft Workshops & Hotpot Dinner

Highlights

• Discover the contrasting sides of old Beijing on a guided hutong tour
• Master two folk crafts, like opera mask painting or paper-cutting
• Enjoy a hotpot dinner in a historic courtyard with a small group
• Savor a lunch of classic Beijing fried sauce noodles (Zhajiangmian)
• Choose from a variety of spice levels and ingredients for your hotpot

Description

This is for travelers who want depth without rushing. You’ll start at 10:00 in our courtyard, then explore two distinct hutong narratives – for example, Dashilan merchant wisdom in the morning and Liulichang philosophers’ lane after lunch. Sample itinerary (flexible): 10:00 – Meet at No.93 Courtyard Museum, short introduction 10:15 – First hutong theme (2‑2.5 hrs) 12:30 – Lunch at the courtyard – Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste) + seasonal vegetable + tea 13:30 – First craft workshop (1.5 hrs) 15:00 – Second hutong theme (2 hrs) 17:00 – Second craft workshop (1 hr – shorter, focused) 18:00 – Hotpot dinner begins! Hotpot details: - Traditional copper pot (or individual pot on request – just note at booking) - Spice level: Mild (bone broth), Medium (a little kick), Hot (Sichuan numbing) - Ingredients: lamb, beef, mushrooms, tofu, Napa cabbage, glass noodles, dipping sauces (sesame, garlic, cilantro) - Vegetarian broth & ingredients available – tell us in advance

Includes

Two themed hutong walks with English guide Two folk craft workshops with all materials Lunch (Zhajiangmian + vegetable + tea) Traditional hotpot dinner with soft drinks Intimate courtyard setting (heated/AC) Small group (max 8)

Excludes

Hotel pickup/drop-off Alcoholic drinks

Important Information

• Duration: approx. 7.5 hours Available: Wednesday–Sunday (museum closed Monday) Activity level: Moderate to high – approx. 5 km total walking on uneven brick paths Minimum 2 guests to operate; Dietary restrictions: vegetarian, gluten-free and halal (vegetarian) options possible – please notify at booking at least 48 hours in advance when the minimum 2 guests is not met, you will receive a full refund

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund