Shichahai, Prince Gong's Mansion & Old Beijing Family Dumpling Making (Tasting Included) Hutong Half Day Tour

Prince Gong's Mansion
  • Historical and Cultural Experience
  • 🔆The Profound Heritage of Shichahai: The Shichahai area boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, with over 40 cultural relic protection units. Tourists can stroll through the area, experiencing the "Eminent Scenery of Yanjing" and admiring the natural landscapes renowned for centuries, such as "Silver Ingot Viewing Mountain" and "Willows on the Bank with Lotus in the Breeze." Visitors can also see numerous royal residences and former residences of celebrities, such as Soong Ching Ling's Former Residence and the Guo Moruo Memorial Hall, experiencing the unique atmosphere of the old urban area of Beijing.
  • 🔆The Historical Legend of Prince Gong's Mansion: Prince Gong's Mansion is the largest Qing Dynasty princely mansion in terms of scale, having undergone the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its盛世 to its decline. There is a saying that "one Prince Gong's Mansion is half the history of the Qing Dynasty." Tourists can explore the royal mansion's cultural history, architectural gardens, and cultural allusions, learn about the legendary stories of past owners, and admire the "Three Uniques" which are the Stele of Fortune, the Western-style Gate, and the Grand Theater.
  • Folk Culture Experience
  • 🔆Making Dumplings at a Local Beijing Resident's Home: Tourists can step into the homes of local Beijing residents, learn to make traditional dumplings, experience the folk culture and family atmosphere of old Beijing, and taste the dumplings they made themselves. This interactive experience allows tourists to deeply understand the food culture and lifestyle of old Beijing, making it a unique and unforgettable experience. They can also communicate with local residents and listen to them tell stories and anecdotes about old Beijing.
  • 🔆In-depth Hutong Tour: There are a large number of typical hutongs and courtyards around Shichahai. Tourists can shuttle through them, experience the authentic hutong life of old Beijing, admire the traditional courtyard architecture, and feel the everyday life of the hutongs. You may also encounter Beijing uncles carrying birdcages or see the warm scenes of neighbors chatting and sunbathing.
  • Leisure and Entertainment
  • 🔆Appreciating Natural Scenery: Shichahai has 34 hectares of water area, naturally integrated into the urban blocks. The lake is lined with weeping willows, and the lotus flowers in the water sway gently, creating a beautiful landscape. Tourists can choose to take a boat trip on the lake, rippling on the blue waves, admire the surrounding ancient buildings and natural landscapes, and enjoy a leisurely time.
  • 🔆Specialty Food Experience: Shichahai is surrounded by a variety of delicacies. In addition to dumplings, there are also old Beijing specialties such as stir-fried liver, dalianhuoshao (a type of fried meat pie), douzhir (mung bean milk), tanghulu (sugar-coated haws on a stick), and mutton hot pot. Tourists can taste them at any time during the tour to satisfy their taste buds.
  • 🔆Professional Services: Professional tour guides lead tourists to deeply explain the historical and cultural knowledge of Shichahai and Prince Gong's Mansion, allowing tourists to better understand and feel the connotation of the scenic spots. When making dumplings at the home of an old Beijing resident, residents or specialists will also provide guidance to ensure that tourists can successfully complete the experience.

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