描述

Duration: Half Day (4 hours)
Meeting Point: Entrance of Prince Gong’s Mansion (self-arrival)
Tour Type: VIP small group with flexible meeting options

Highlights

• 🏯 Discover the grand Prince Gong’s Mansion, one of the most impressive royal residences

• 🌊 Walk along Shichahai Lake, a scenic area with willow trees, lotus ponds, and historic bridges

• 🏮 Explore the traditional hutong alleys and admire courtyard-style houses

• 🎭 Step into a local home and paint a Peking Opera mask, a unique cultural experience you can take home

• 🍜 Sample authentic local delicacies in the Shichahai area for an optional food adventure

Itinerary

• 09:00 – Meet at the entrance of Prince Gong’s Mansion

• 09:10 – 11:00 – Guided exploration of Prince Gong’s Mansion, including the Western-style Gate, Grand Opera House, and the famous Fortune Stele

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Stroll along Shichahai Lake and admire landmarks like Yinding Bridge; optional visits to former residences of famous figures

• 11:30 – 12:00 – Hutong walk through narrow alleys and traditional courtyard homes

• 12:00 – 12:30 – Visit a local family home and learn the art of face painting, inspired by traditional opera masks; take your finished mask home as a souvenir

• 12:30 – 13:00 – Optional local food tasting at well-known eateries such as grilled lamb, tripe, or stewed intestines

• 13:00 – Tour ends; free time to explore on your own

Inclusions

✔️ English-speaking professional guide
✔️ Entrance fee to Prince Gong’s Mansion
✔️ Face painting workshop in a local family home

Exclusions

✘ Meals and drinks (optional food tasting available at own expense)
✘ Personal expenses
✘ Hotel pick-up and drop-off