CCC will lead you to walk through the Tian'anmen Square and enter into the Forbidden Ciy.  Our English-speaking guide will give you informative and real explanation of the imperial palace, not only covering the history, architecture, fengshui, and rituals and life in the Forbidden City, but also the planning of the imperial walled capital (gates, walls, etc.) and present-day development.

Then we will have lunch - delicious Chinese meal - in the famous Laoshe Teahouse.

In the afternoon, we will ride on pedicab and tour through old Beiing's neighborhoods' narrow alleys (named hutong in Chinese) and courtyard houses in Xuanwu District, south of Beijing, where you will see more authentic alleys and courtyard houses, and the real life of Beijingers, visit some local homes in the neighborhood for a chat with residents, check out a small vegetable market, and stroll along Liulichang Cultural Street,  a famous district in down-town Beijing that is known for a series of traditional Chinese stone dwellings housing that sells various craftwork, artistry, and antiques. It is one of Beijing's traditional old quarters.

The tour meets and ends at the Laoshe Teahouse, southwest corner of Tian'anmen Square.

Note to Foreign Travelers WITHOUT local contacts:
For foreign travelers who have booked CCC tours online in their own countries but do NOT have local contact information while in China, please kindly confirm your reservation with us via PHONE no later than 48 hours before the departure date. We also suggest bringing a printed CCC map with you when coming to our office, in case you need assistance with directions.

Meeting place: Laoshe Teahouse, next to a big KFC restaurant, Qianmen West Street (Qianmen Xidajie), southwest of the Tianmen Square. Look for CCC guide with a flag. The walk ends at the north gate of Forbidden City.

Direction: When you face the Mao's Mausoleum & Qianmen Gate Tower in the Tian'anmen Square, The teahouse is to the left corner of the Square across the street.

How to get there: If you take Beijing Metro, get off at the Qianmen Station on the loop (circle) line of the Metro, and get out at exit C; Then the teahouse is straight ahead there across the street.

Confirmation and Cancellation:
CCC policy requires that you must confirm your attendance on this tour 24 hours before departure. If we do not get final confirmation from you, either by phone or by email, your place on the tour may be cancelled. We appreciate your understanding and support and look forward to seeing you on the tour, especially for foreign travelers who have booked CCC tours online in their own countries but do NOT have local contact information while in China.

CCC reserves the right to cancel due to low enrollment or any unpredictable issues. In such event, we will notify you no later than 48 hours prior to the departure.