Beijing
4 nights · Shichahai / Gulou
Stay near the lakes and lanes that anchor the first two sightseeing days.
Beijing · 4 nightsBeijing: three days for hutong people
Rickshaw lanes, courtyard life and a little live comedy. Three full sightseeing days, with arrival and departure on either side.
Why this itinerary works
Start around Shichahai with a guided rickshaw outing and a courtyard visit, rather than rushing from monument to monument.
Leave the next day for the Drum Tower area and crosstalk at Lao She Teahouse. The show is part of the plan; choose a performance that fits your date and language.
Give 798 half a day and keep the rest open. Four nights protect all three sightseeing days; if you add the palace, book it first and keep it separate from any Wall day.
The itinerary
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The moments you’ll remember
From a rickshaw seat, the lakeside lanes pass at talking speed.
Take a guided Shichahai ride with Tour-Beijing ›Turn into a narrow lane and let the next shopfront slow you down.
Yandai Byway ›Brick walls, an unexpected artwork, then a cafe break.
798 Art Zone ›3 moments · swipe →
Before you go
- Take a guided Shichahai ride with Tour-Beijing — arrange admission before your visit.
Day by day
MorningAfternoonEvening
Beijing · 4 nights
Day 1
Arrive, settle in, take it easy
Check in and recover first. These three sightseeing days start tomorrow; keep today free for your actual arrival.
Arrive
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Day 2
Shichahai by rickshaw, with a courtyard visit
Allow the full half-day outing, not just the short rickshaw ride. Agree pickup and the courtyard visit with the organiser. The existing tour also includes Drum Tower, so tomorrow can be a slower return to the area.
Free
Free
Day 3
Drum Tower lanes, then Lao She Teahouse
Walk Yandai Byway into the Drum Tower area; visit the tower if you want more time there after yesterday’s tour. Leave the afternoon for a break. Plan crosstalk at Lao She Teahouse in the evening and confirm the performance and language before booking.
Free
Free
Day 4
Half a day for the art at 798
Keep the morning slow, then spend half a day at 798. Leave time for a cafe and a detour rather than trying to see every gallery.
Free
Free
Day 5
One last breakfast, then departure
Leave today for breakfast, packing and your actual departure connection.
One last breakfast
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Free
Comes with the plan
Before you go
- Take a guided Shichahai ride with Tour-Beijing — arrange admission before your visit.
On the ground
Beijing practical card →Perks on this itinerary
Turn a long layover into a look at Beijing →Check the senior entry benefit before buying →Browse perks and check eligibility →Your dates, checked
Use the calendar to check holidays and typical weather. Published sessions and opening days depend on your exact dates.
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Make it yours
Pick your dates and review how the itinerary fits your trip.