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

• 🏯 Step inside the magnificent Prince Gong’s Mansion, a well-preserved royal residence filled with history

• 🌊 Take a leisurely walk around Shichahai Lake, lined with willow trees, lotus ponds, and historic bridges

• 🏮 Explore authentic hutong alleys and admire traditional courtyard houses

• ✒️ Visit a local family home and enjoy a calligraphy workshop, writing with traditional brushes and ink

• 🍜 Discover local flavors in the Shichahai area, with optional tastings of classic dishes

Itinerary

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

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

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Stroll along Shichahai Lake, enjoy scenic spots like Yinding Bridge, and see historic residences of famous figures

• 11:30 – 12:00 – Walk through hutong alleys and discover traditional courtyard architecture

• 12:00 – 12:30 – Enter a local family home and learn the art of calligraphy; take your handwritten work home as a meaningful souvenir

• 12:30 – 13:00 – Optional local food tasting in Shichahai (grilled lamb, tripe, stewed intestines, and more)

• 13:00 – Tour concludes; free time to continue exploring on your own

Inclusions

✔️ English-speaking professional guide
✔️ Entrance fee to Prince Gong’s Mansion
✔️ Calligraphy 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