Free tour
Hutong ASMR: A Secret Beijing Walk
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Guru: Olive
Registered on 27 May 2025
Used to be an international student at UC Berkeley
Now I'm a lawyer in Beijing who loves to travel around
Having 2 cats and 1 roadster
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Hey there, fellow explorers! 👋 I’m Olive—a California-bred, Beijing-seasoned girl. Let’s ditch the tourist traps and dive into Beijing’s coolest Hutongs: Guozijian Street and North Luogu Lane.
🚶♀️ Why Walk With Me?
- 🎓 Nerdy Royal Vibes: We’ll start at the Imperial College (Guozijian), where China’s top scholars once crammed for exams (think: ancient Ivy League, but with more calligraphy and zero caffeine).
- 🍦 The Ultimate Tea Ice Cream Stop: We'll hit Wuyutai's legendary matcha scoop (130 years of tea expertise in every lick).
- 🍵 Trendy Cafés: We'll switch gears to a hipster coffee spot where Beijing’s creative crowd hang around.
- 🛍️ Hidden Boutique Heaven: Discover Beiluoguxiang's secret gems - from handmade Hanfu dresses to vinyl record cafes.
- 📸 Architecture Whiplash: One minute you're admiring Ming Dynasty roof tiles, next you're snapping a minimalist latte art masterpiece.
Follow the smell of sizzling jianbing (that’s Chinese crepes, aka ‘street breakfast crack’), dodge bamboo laundry poles hung with grandma’s floral pajamas, and eavesdrop on old men arguing over chess—this is hutong ASMR.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
We shall meet at Wuyutai Tea Shop near Yonghe Lama Temple. I have short dark hair, 170cm height and medium size. I will wear a blue T-shirt.
1
Outside visit
Lama Temple
2
Outside visit
Guozijian Street
3
Outside visit
Shichahai
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
