The 3 Best China Architecture Tours

1.Beijing Hutong Walking Tour History, Architecture and Local Life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $49Our pick

Join Lori or Dee for a three-hour walk from Xisi through old Beijing. You’ll see Xishiku Church, Guangji Temple, a Yuan Dynasty brick pagoda, Zhuanta Lane, an imperial temple, and the White Stupa from a café balcony. The small group, traditional drink, restaurant tips, and practical city advice make this a useful first look at Beijing.

“Lori was a great guide through the Hutongs explaining how they were laid out and significance of the doors. It was a fun sight seeing day and got me more familiar with the city.”

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2.Hangzhou Private Architecture Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $113

Spend seven hours tracing Hangzhou’s past and present with a private English-speaking guide such as Jill. Visit Guo’s Villa, Meijiawu tea village, Hu Xueyan’s former home, Southern Song Imperial Street, and Hangzhou City Balcony. Hotel or train-station pickup, private transport, water, and return transfer are included. Lunch is not.

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3.Explore Ancient Chinese Architecture & Meet its People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $95

Spend about three hours in Beijing’s Dongsi Hutong with Yuhua, a guide raised in a former Prince Mansion. Enter a traditional courtyard home, learn how to read Chinese architectural details, meet Beijingers working to protect old houses, and try assembling Dougong, a classic wooden bracket system. The private tour begins at 9:00 am near Dongsi and ends by Zhangzizhonglu Station.

“I have been living in China for a year and the Hutongs have always fascinated me. I have seen a couple of movies about the life in Hutongs, 剃头匠 or the Old Barber being the most memorable. When I got an opportunity to experience life in thRead more”

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