No other city in the entire world has hutongs. What does that tell you? That you should go see them of course! These ancient, labyrinthine alleyways are where ‘real’ Beijing life happens, so to help you navigate some of the most interesting bits, we’ll fix you up with a local Chinese guide who knows the hutongs like the back of her hand.
After a visit to the ancient Drum Tower and a hidden private museum, your guide will take you to meet a local cricket trainer. Yes you read that correctly. This colorful local character actually trains crickets and grasshoppers to fight in local competitions. A fascinating insight into a bizarre Chinese sport you won’t forget in a hurry!