13 China Tuk Tuk Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Xi’an Evening Food Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 715 reviews · from $73Our pick

Start at 6 pm near Xi’an’s Drum Tower area and ride by tuk-tuk through narrow lanes inside the city wall. Stop at 4 to 5 family-run eateries for local dishes such as biang biang noodles and gourd chicken, then finish with craft beer at a local brewery. Guides have included Buren, Amber, Michelle, and Jerry.

“This tour was thoughtfully planned out. From the different food stops to traveling around in the tuk tuk, it made the experience seamless. My guide Amber was enthusiastic and energetic which makes the biggest difference between a good tour to a great tour. Highly recommend this tour but please make sure you come hungry!”

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2.Tuktuk Food Tour Through Chengdu’s Local Eats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 435 reviews · from $73

Ride a private tuk-tuk through Chengdu at dinner time, stopping at four or five local restaurants for Sichuan specialties, street crepes, wontons, noodles, and more. Guides such as Fiona, George, Jaz, and Monica explain the food and customs. The evening ends with plum wine at a retro bar.

“I didn’t know Chengdu was known for food (except hotpot) until I did this tour! The city has lots of dishes to eat from which we tried! Good variety of food and places to eat. Fiona and Monica were great guides, very enthusiastic and gave us lots of information. Really nice to finish off the tour in an old school bar, playing Mahjong and drinking plum wine! Would highly recommend!”

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3.Beijing Old Hutongs Tour by Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · from $77

Spend about three hours exploring Beijing’s old hutongs by rickshaw, visiting a local home, climbing the Drum or Bell Tower, and tasting Chinese tea. Hotel pickup is included within the Fourth Ring Road. Guide quality can vary, and some departures add silk or shopping stops.

“An interesting experience seeing the old Chinese homes situated around the river. We had the opportunity to visit briefly with a family and were shown miniature glass bottle painting, which was interesting. There was no pressure to buy and we enjoyed our experience. Our guide and driver were excellent.”

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4.Xi’an Morning Food & Market Tour by TukTuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · from $58Best value

Meet an English-speaking guide, such as Buren, near Xi'an City Wall for a four-hour tuk-tuk food tour. Visit 4 to 5 family-run eateries and street stalls in the Muslim Quarter, sample breakfast dishes, browse an old local market, and enjoy unlimited food and drinks in a group of fewer than 10.

“Buren has been the best tour guide, he showed us traditional dishes in Xi'an made by the real locals and family business shops. He is so passionate about food and gave us very nice recommendations to visit after. Thank you so much!”

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5.Private Xi’an Foodie Tour by Tuktuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $61

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Michael or Jackie, riding by tuk-tuk and public bus between Xi’an food districts. Try the Chinese hamburger, pita bread-lamp soup, dumplings, noodles, and street snacks at five or six eateries, with two soft drinks included.

“The food was great and Michael was a fantastic guide. He not only showed us great dishes but gave us lots of information about what we were eating, which was very fun!”

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6.Private Xi’an Night & Food Tour by Tuk Tuk and Public Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $80

Start at 6pm near Xi’an Bell Tower with an English-speaking guide, often Michael, and sample local dishes such as lamb soup with shredded pita, biang biang noodles, sweet congee, and bowl-breaking wine. Ride tuk tuks and public transport through night-lit Xi’an, ending at the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.

“I have done plenty of food tours during travels but this one I liked the least. When I do a food tour, I hope to especially eat the things that are not the most common dishes. We had as example a lamb burger, biang biang noodles and dumplRead more”

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7.Beijing Half Day : Summer Palace Tour with Hutong Rickshaw Rides

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $111

Spend four private hours with an English, Spanish, French, Russian, or German-speaking guide at Beijing’s Summer Palace and Houhai hutongs. Guides such as Kelly and Lisa Chen explain Empress Dowager Cixi’s world, then take you by rickshaw through old lanes, past Yinding Bridge, and into a local courtyard home.

“Kelly is very knowledgeable, kind , friendly, helpful and passionate. Most importantly, she speaks good english She makes my trip a very meaningful, enjoyable and unforgettable one. Strongly recommended this tour with Kelly”

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8.Houhai Hutong Tour: Rickshaw + Prince Gong & Soong Residences

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $129

Let a private guide lead you through Shichahai’s old lanes, from Huoshen Temple and Lotus Lane to Prince Gong’s Mansion and Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence. You’ll also see Yinding Bridge, Yandaixie Street, and ride a rickshaw through the hutongs. Mike may guide your walk.

“Mike is as extremely knowledgeable and passionate about China and the Hutong area. He gave me an appreciation and a better understanding of this beautiful country and the area we explored.”

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9.Summer Palace, Hutong Rickshaw, Lama and Confucius Temple Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $180

Spend eight hours touring Beijing by private car, rickshaw, and foot. Visit the Summer Palace, old hutongs, Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Guozijian Museum. Guides may be Susan, Nancy, Cathy, or Diego, with English, Spanish, French, and German available.

“What a great day ! Another fantastic recommendation from our tour operator Cathy who provided all information as soon as we requested them. Our day started by meeting the driver and the tour guide in our hotel lobby. Nancy, our tour guide, was amazing! We werRead more”

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10.Xi’an Terracotta Warriors, City Wall and Tuktuk Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $225

Spend a full day in Xi’an with an English-speaking guide such as Amber, visiting all three Terracotta Warriors pits, eating a rural Shaanxi lunch, walking the City Wall, and sampling local specialties on a three-hour tuktuk food tour.

“Amber was deliciously knowledgeable about her specific foods and history of the region. She added the spice needed to complete the tour dish perfectly to taste. I will recommend her to all my family and friends who are foodies or not visiting Xian.”

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11.Beijing Private Tour to Summer Palace plus Drum Tower Performance and Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $168

Spend 5 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Summer Palace, Drum Tower, and Beijing hutongs. You’ll see Cixi’s former rooms, hear a drum performance, ride a rickshaw, visit a local home, and enjoy lunch or dinner with hotel transfers included.

“We had the pleasure of touring the Summer Palace, enjoying a traditional drum performance, and taking a rickshaw ride—all guided by the exceptional Cindy. Her deep knowledge of Chinese history and culture added so much depth to everRead more”

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12.Beijing: Hutong Private Tour – Rickshaw Ride & English Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $139

Spend three hours with a private English-speaking guide in Beijing’s old hutong district. Ride a traditional rickshaw around Shichahai, visit Yandai Xiejie, climb the Bell and Drum Towers, and enjoy included local food. Guides including Sophie and Sam have led this small-group experience.

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13.4-Hour Private Tour to Beijing Drum Tower with Drum Performance and Rickshaw

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $108

You’ll visit Beijing’s Drum and Bell Towers with a private English-speaking guide, watch the drum performance when scheduled, ride a rickshaw through Nanluoguxiang’s hutongs, meet a local family, and finish around Houhai Lake. Guides such as Susie and Lucy also help with food and translation.

“Lovely time spent with our guide Susie. We visited the Drum Tower and saw the Bell Tower. We also walked round the lakes and went in a rickshaw through the Hutongs. Susie also assisted us to order food. Susie was a great guide - very knRead more”

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