描述

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

Highlights

• 🏯 Explore the grand Prince Gong’s Mansion, one of the largest and best-preserved royal mansions

• 🌊 Stroll along the charming Shichahai Lake, surrounded by willow trees, lotus flowers, and historic residences

• 🏮 Wander through hidden hutong alleys and discover traditional courtyard homes

• 🎨 Visit a local family and paint your own kite, a hands-on cultural experience you can take home

• 🍜 Taste authentic local specialties in the Shichahai area for a true food adventure

Itinerary

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

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

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Leisurely walk along Shichahai Lake, enjoy scenic spots such as Yinding Bridge and visit historic residences like Soong Ching Ling’s Former Residence

• 11:30 – 12:00 – Hutong exploration: walk through narrow alleys and admire traditional courtyard houses

• 12:00 – 12:30 – Step inside a local family home and learn the art of kite painting; take your finished kite home as a souvenir

• 12:30 – 13:00 – Enjoy optional local food tasting at famous eateries (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
✔️ Kite 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