Day 1: Meet at Caishikou Subway Station - Lanman Hutong - Niujie Street - Xuannan Cultural Museum
08:45
This route is a cultural, leisure and food tour with walking tours throughout the journey and does not include any vehicles.
08:45-09:00 Please meet at the designated location of China-TravelNote. Don't be late. We will depart on time at 09:00!!!
09:00
09:00 - 09:20 Walking Along the Romantic Road:
Start the tour of Lanman Hutong: Lanman Hutong is one of the best-preserved hutongs in Beijing. Admire the gray walls and green tiles on both sides of the hutong, and the gatehouses of the quadrangle courtyards, and feel the fireworks of old Beijing. It is suitable for strolling and taking pictures.
09:15
9:15 - 10:15 Explore Fayuan Temple
As one of Beijing's oldest extant Buddhist temples, Fayuan Temple dates back to the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty, its bricks and tiles embodying the testaments of millennia. Follow your guide as you explore the majestic Buddha statues of the Main Hall and the aging inscriptions of the Minzhong Terrace. Touch century-old artifacts with your fingertips, and listen to the echoes of history evoked by wind chimes on the eaves. Here, amidst the lingering scent of Buddhist incense, every brick and tile imbues you with a sense of Zen, and every step you take is a spiritual practice.
Experience activity: Reciting the Heart Sutra
10:15
10:15 - 10:45 Niujie
It's a 10-minute walk from Fayuan Temple to Niujie Street, where you can enjoy delicious food and the flavors of Beijing.
10:45
10:45-11:45 Xuannan Cultural Museum
The Xuannan Cultural Museum, built near Changchun Temple, showcases the culture, history, and customs of the Xuannan region.
Learn about the culture of Xuannan scholars, guild halls, and the origins of Peking Opera.
11:45
The tour ends at 11:45 and we disperse at Xuannan Cultural Center. Everyone can travel freely!
