The rickshaw is a traditional vehicle form of human powered transportation that was popular in Asian countries, there were many rickshaws and drivers in Beijing's old city area from hundred years ago, today, modern rickshaw travel is an excellent way to experience old Beijing culture and Hutongs.

There are thousands of varied hutongs in Beijing, and the most famous hutongs concentrate in the areas around Shicha Lake, The Hutong Rickshaw Tour provide a unique view and becomes more and more popular with tourists. Most of the rickshaw drivers can give their passengers detailed explanations on the history and culture of Hutongs, taking a rickshaw and traveling at a leisurely pace, one can gain a more intimate flavor of life in old Beijing.

Rickshaws can always be found at the important transportation hubs located at the city center and the tourist areas. The legal rickshaw drivers are easily identified with short jumper painted a golden yellow color. When you settled on rickshaw tour, bargain for an exact price prior to climbing aboard, Under normal conditions, the tour will take one hours with a price around CNY100 per person.

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