A one-day tour of Old Beijing’s distinctive culture.

A one-day tour of Old Beijing’s distinctive culture: First stop: Jinding Bridge at Shichahai, where you’ll hear the guide tell the story of the evil dragon subdued when Beijing was built. Second stop: visit the Fire God Temple, hear the guide tell folk legends, and pay respects to Huode Xingjun, the bodhisattvas, and the Buddhas. Third stop: walk onto Yinding Bridge to enjoy Yinding Viewing the Mountains, one of the Eight Scenic Views of the Yan Mountains. Fourth stop: take a pedicab around Shichahai and Qianhai, and hear the driver talk about Old Beijing’s hutongs, historical figures, and folk legends (including one 30-minute pedicab experience) Fifth stop: explore Yandai Xiejie, the old commercial street, and visit an exhibition on Shichahai’s history to learn about its origins. Sixth stop: sample Old Beijing cuisine (Ya’er Li Ji or Chatang Li). Seventh stop: after the meal, watch a new-style tanghui performance (admission included, one hour). Eighth stop: explore the Bell Tower and Drum Tower, and hear the guide tell the story of time. Ninth stop: explore Nanluoguxiang, visit the former residences of notable figures, and hear the guide tell stories from the past.