Free cancellation
Activity Beijing, China
Old Beijing Sidecar Ride and Hidden Store
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About this activity
What sets this experience apart is that it’s not just a tour — it’s a ride into a side of Beijing most visitors never get to see.
You’ll explore the city the most authentic way possible: riding in a vintage sidecar through the narrow hutongs, passing iconic landmarks like the Drum Tower of Beijing and the vibrant Houhai.
But the real highlight comes at the end.
Instead of stopping at typical tourist markets, your journey finishes at a hidden local shop, known only through insider connections. No signs, no online listings — just a door that opens to something unexpected.
Inside, you’ll find a selection of designer-style bags, watches, and clothing, with surprisingly high quality and attention to detail — the kind of place where many visitors say it’s hard to tell the difference.
This is not your typical sidecar tour — it’s about access, discovery, and a side of Beijing few ever experience.
At a glance
- Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Your group only
- People per booking
- 1–8
- Guide
- Chinese, English
- Operated by
- Beijing Sidecar Tours
Ages: Adults (6–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Bottled water
- Included: 2 passengers in one sidecar : 1 in the sidecar, 1 behind the driver (Switch half way possible)
- Included: Raincoat
- Included: Helmets
- Included: Professional Driver/Guide
- Included: Tea and coffee: hot coffee/tea(for winter)&cold soda/beer(for summer)
Not included
- Not included: Gratuities
Itinerary
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10 min
Two important landmark buildings on the central axis of Beijing. Also the internet famous check in place.
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Wudaoying Hutong
Passing by
Hutongs (traditional small alleys) , authentic Beijing life!.
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Deshengmen Watchtower
5 min
Old city gate of Beijing
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Site of Ming City Wall Park
10 min
The only existing section of the original Beijing inter city. Feel the ancient and modern time blend.
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Galaxy SOHO
Passing by
Galaxy SOHO is a very distinctive example of modern architecture in Beijing.
Meeting point and pickup
The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.
Pickup points
- Shangri-La Shougang Park
- Voyage International Hotel
- Echarm Hotel Beijing Tiananmen Square Qianmen Metro Station
- Tianxinghua Hotel
- Jin Hua Jia Cheng Grand Hotel
- Tiandong'an Hotel
- Avic Hotel
- Xinxin Hotel
- Qiuguo Hotel Jingxing (beijing Union Hospital Wangfujing Branch)
- Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
- Qianmenguanqi Hotel
- 7 Days Inn Beijing Sihui East Subway Station First Branch
and 75 more pickup points
All the hotels inside the 4th Ring Road or CBD and Sanlitun area, we will provide pick up, just let us know your hotel name
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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