Day 1: A city walk exploring Beijing's traditional hutongs, bustling markets, serene parks, and historic landmarks.
Sunny
morning
approx. 3 hours (including food/coffee stops)
1
Bei Luo Gu Xiang Exploration
Exploration on foot within the alley.
Quiet, artsy hutong with indie shops.
Tips: Good for a quiet, authentic Beijing vibe.
late morning / midday
approx. 1 hour
2
Lunch at Santoor Restaurant
Located within Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Authentic Bangladeshi/Indian cuisine.
Tips: Recommended by the vlogger, visited multiple times.
early afternoon
approx. 1 hour
3
Coffee Break at V7 Coffee
Located within Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Cozy cafe for a relaxing break.
75 yuan for two coffees (approx. $10 USD)
Tips: Offers a quiet place to rest and read.
afternoon
approx. 1.5-2 hours
4
Nan Luo Gu Xiang Exploration
Across the road from the end of Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Bustling commercial street with shops and food.
Tips: Very crowded; many souvenir and food options.
late afternoon
approx. 10 minutes
5
Walk through Mao'er Hutong
Connects Nan Luo Gu Xiang area to Shi Cha Hai.
Historic hutong, pass-through to Shi Cha Hai.
Tips: Site of the former residence of Wanrong.
late afternoon
approx. 30 minutes - 1 hour
6
Shi Cha Hai Park
A 10-minute walk from Mao'er Hutong.
Serene park with a large lake (Qian Hai & Hou Hai).
Tips: Relaxing atmosphere. Houhai area known for nightlife.
evening
approx. 30 minutes
7
Walk through Yandai Xiejie
Connects Shi Cha Hai to Gu Lou.
Crowded street leading to Gu Lou.
Tips: Can be very crowded, especially towards Gu Lou.
evening
approx. 30 minutes (exterior view)
8
Gu Lou (Drum Tower)
Located at the end of Yandai Xiejie.
Historic Beijing landmark, former time-keeping hub.
Tips: Significant historical site, visible from the street.
Day 1: A city walk exploring Beijing's traditional hutongs, bustling markets, serene parks, and historic landmarks.
Sunny
morning
approx. 3 hours (including food/coffee stops)
1
Bei Luo Gu Xiang Exploration
Exploration on foot within the alley.
Quiet, artsy hutong with indie shops.
Tips: Good for a quiet, authentic Beijing vibe.
late morning / midday
approx. 1 hour
2
Lunch at Santoor Restaurant
Located within Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Authentic Bangladeshi/Indian cuisine.
Tips: Recommended by the vlogger, visited multiple times.
early afternoon
approx. 1 hour
3
Coffee Break at V7 Coffee
Located within Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Cozy cafe for a relaxing break.
75 yuan for two coffees (approx. $10 USD)
Tips: Offers a quiet place to rest and read.
afternoon
approx. 1.5-2 hours
4
Nan Luo Gu Xiang Exploration
Across the road from the end of Bei Luo Gu Xiang.
Bustling commercial street with shops and food.
Tips: Very crowded; many souvenir and food options.
late afternoon
approx. 10 minutes
5
Walk through Mao'er Hutong
Connects Nan Luo Gu Xiang area to Shi Cha Hai.
Historic hutong, pass-through to Shi Cha Hai.
Tips: Site of the former residence of Wanrong.
late afternoon
approx. 30 minutes - 1 hour
6
Shi Cha Hai Park
A 10-minute walk from Mao'er Hutong.
Serene park with a large lake (Qian Hai & Hou Hai).
Tips: Relaxing atmosphere. Houhai area known for nightlife.
evening
approx. 30 minutes
7
Walk through Yandai Xiejie
Connects Shi Cha Hai to Gu Lou.
Crowded street leading to Gu Lou.
Tips: Can be very crowded, especially towards Gu Lou.
evening
approx. 30 minutes (exterior view)
8
Gu Lou (Drum Tower)
Located at the end of Yandai Xiejie.
Historic Beijing landmark, former time-keeping hub.
Tips: Significant historical site, visible from the street.
