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Beijing by Bike

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Highlights:

• Bike through the ancient alleyways of Beijing.
• Stop at a market to check out local produce.
• Enjoy a traditional Chinese meal.
• Relax with a cup of green tea.
• Learn to play mahjong.

Tour style:Cycling, Food & Market Visits, Local Life & Culture
Inclusion:

English speaking guide, Transport & Entrance fees as indicated, bike hire and meals: 1 lunch

Exclusion:

Items of a personal nature, Tips or gratuities for drivers or guides.

Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:

• Duration: 7-8 hours
• Pickup location:

  Sunworld Hotel 天伦松鹤大酒店

  灯市口大街88号

  Dengshikou Street

  Dongcheng, Beijing, China, 100006

  +86 10-58168999

   

  Directions:

  Dengshikou Station, Metro Line 5, Exit A,

  Turn left, then turn left at the Dengshikou Dajie, Sunworld is 250m down Dengshikou

  street on the left handside of the road.

• Pickup Time: 8.30 AM
• Drop off location:

  Finish at bike rental point

Additional information :

• Voucher exchange details:

  Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.

• Confirmation of booking:

  Please contact Beijing Urban Adventures to confirm your trip 24 hours prior to departure.

• Additional information:

  Helmets may not be available for hire. If you wish to have a helmet you will need to supply your own

• Dress standard:

  You will need comfortable clothes for cycling

• Child policy:

  Children must be 12 years of age or older.

• Language: English

Itinerary:

Beijing is a city that’s both modern and traditional, forward-looking and connected to its past, and the best way to experience it all is by bike. After pick up and meeting your local guide, jump on your bike ready for this cycling tour of Beijing.

 

Although modernising at a rapid pace, for now China's capitalstill 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.

 

Wind through the hutongs for a unique view of this traditional way of life and to witness this neighbourhood that is slowly disappearing as the developers move in. Cycle to the local market to check out the fresh produce, learn more about traditional ingredients in Chinese cooking and maybe pick up some snacks for later in the day.

 

Climb back on your bike and head off to visit some of our local friends and enjoy a tasty lunch. Grab the chance to help with some of the preparation or watch how some local dishes are prepared before sitting down for a typical Chinese meal in a traditional courtyard.

 

After lunch, hop back on your bike for the short ride to our next stop where we will spend some time learning how to play the popular game of mahjong. Discover the intricacies of this tiled game while sipping cups of green tea with our neighbourhood friends. In the late afternoon, make the final cycle through the alleys back to the drop off point, where this cycling adventure in Beijing comes to an end.

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Traveller Feedback:

Mr. Paul D.
United Kingdom ~ 20 Apr 2013[back to top]

My guide Jerry was great and the day was one of the best things I did in my time in Beijing. Thanks!

 

Mrs. Cathryn M.
New Zealand ~ 18 Oct 2012[back to top]

Our guide was great showed good knowledge, enthusiasm and patience

 

Your trip:

For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Tipping:

If you are happy with the services provided by your local guides and drivers a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it is of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid Urban Adventures destinations. Please consider this when budgeting for your extra expenses on this tour