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Rickshaw  Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:04:19 AM
 Rickshaw, the most popular form of transportation in recent years for tourists to take the Hutong tour, provides a unique view of Beijing and becomes more and more popular among people. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:04:43 AM
A rickshaw is more expensive than taking a taxi, but allows tourists to enjoy the street scene and is more convenient when wanting to avoid traffic jams. Rickshaws can always be found at the important transportation hubs located at the city center and the tourist areas. So by taking a rickshaw, one can gain a more intimate flavor for life in old Beijing at a leisurely pace. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:11:03 AM
There are thousands of varied hutongs in Beijing, and the most famous hutongs concentrate in the areas around Shicha Lake. There were temples, Prince Gong's Mansion, Former Residence of Song Qingling, Former Residence of Guo Moruo, Bell Tower, Dram Tower, and some other ancient buildings. Tourists can choose their desired routes by themselves. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:06:52 AM
Classical Hutong Tour Routes: 1. Qianhai Xijie (前海西街) → Liuyin Jie (柳荫街) → Longtoujing (龙头井) → Qiangan Hutong (千竿胡同) → Qianhai Xijie. 2. The west of Nanguanfang Hutong (南官房胡同) → the east of Nanguanfang Hutong 3. The east of Beiguanfang Hutong (北官房胡同) → the west of Beiguanfang Hutong → Houhai Nanyan (后海南沿) 4. Yinding Bridge (银锭桥) → Xiaoshibei Hutong (小石碑胡同) → Dashibei Hutong (大石碑胡同) → the north of Yaer Hutong (鸦儿胡同) → North bank of Back Lake (后海北沿) → Former Residence of Song Qingling (宋庆龄故居) 5. Qianhai Xijie (前海西街) → Zhanzi Hutong (毡子胡同) → Daxiangfeng Hutong (大翔凤胡同) Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:07:36 AM
Recommended Routes for Hutong Tour: 1. Take a rickshaw in the departure place, about 100 meters west of the north gate of Beihai Park , and then arrive at Drum Tower. The Drum Tower, built in 1272 of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), was the time-announced center of the old Beijing. Tourists can mount the tower and overlook the hutong sitting along the axis of the Drum Tower. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:11:47 AM
2. Then travel through hutong by rickshaw. You can wonder in the hutong or talk with the local people who live in the distinguishing quadrangle. This is an excellent way to understand the comprehensive culture and long history of Beijing. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:09:08 AM
3. Finally, go to the Prince Gong's Mansion by rickshaw.
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Other Information: 1. In September, 2007, the government of Beijing City issued regulations on the operation of the rickshaw, and they have been implemented since October 1, 2007. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:09:51 AM
2. The rickshaw driver should wear a chest plate which is written with his name, work form, and the supervision telephone number. Last Update : 12/18/2007 2:10:16 AM
3. Rickshaw is forbidden in these areas: For the whole day, inside the erhuan Lu (二环路), Jianguomenwai Dajie (建国门外大街), Fuxingmenwai Dajie (复兴门外大街), Fuxing Lu (复兴路), Zhongguancun Nandajie (中关村南大街), Zhongguancun Dajie (中关村大街), Haidian Lu (海淀路), Haidian Dajie (海淀大街), Zhongguancun Nanlu (中关村南路), Kexueyuan Nanlu (科学院南路), inside the Sanhuan Lu (三环路). From 07:00 to 22:00, Guanghua Lu (光华路), Ritan Lu (日坛路), Ritan Donglu (日坛东路), Jianhua Lu (建华路), Xiushui Jie (秀水街), Xiushui Beijie (秀水北街), Xiushui Nanjie (秀水南街), Xiushui Dongjie (秀水东街), Dongdaqiao Lu (东大桥路), Gongren Tiyuchang Donglu (工人体育场东路), Xindong Lu (新东路), Sanheli Lu (三河里路), Wanshou Lu (万寿路). From 07:00 to 21:00, Zhogguancun Beidajie (中关村北大街), Xinxi Lu (信息路), Chengfu Lu (成府路), Qinghua Nanlu (清华南路).
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