Beijing's Old Streets, Libraries & Cathedrals — 1 Day Walking Tour
A half-day walking route through Beijing's historic districts, from cultural shop streets to the Northern Cathedral and a traditional tea ceremony.
This single-day walking tour moves through the layers of old Beijing on foot, beginning in the shop-lined cultural streets where remnants of earlier dynasties still line the blocks. The route passes the corner tower of the Forbidden City wall, then enters the Beijing Library—housed in a former palace courtyard with stone lions and architectural pieces moved from the Summer Palace—one of the world's five largest libraries by volume. The Northern Cathedral, Beijing's oldest and largest Catholic church, follows. The tour closes in a local tea house with a traditional tea ceremony and instruction in tea culture. An English-speaking guide leads the walk from hotel pickup.
Highlights
- Walk the old cultural streets of Beijing, browsing shops and viewing historical collections
- View the corner tower of the Forbidden City wall from street level
- Tour the Beijing Library's former palace courtyard, including stone lions and architectural elements from the Summer Palace
- Visit the Northern Cathedral, Beijing's oldest and largest Catholic church
- Participate in a traditional tea ceremony and learn tea culture at a local tea house
Day by day
1Beijing's Historic Streets: From Cultural Quarters to Cathedral and TeaBeijing's old cultural streets · Beijing Library · Northern Cathedral · local tea house · corner tower of Forbidden City outer wall
Included
- Included:
- English speaking guide service
- Public transfer where necessary
- Chinese lunch
Not included
- Do Not Include:
- International airfare
- China Visa
- Hotel accommodation