Weather
We’ll confirm the route close to the date. If the weather or lane conditions are unsuitable, we may suggest another time.
Private Shichahai hutong walk
Walk the lanes around Shichahai with us and hear about everyday life in the neighbourhood. We’ll share what we know from living here, with time for questions along the way.
60 minutes2–20 guestsFrom CNY 300 per personPrivate group
Golden Silk Courtyard
Stories from the neighbourhood
We’ll walk at a conversational pace, look at how homes open onto the lanes and talk about changes the family has seen. The route depends on the weather, mobility needs and neighbourhood conditions.
Planning your walk
Mobility
The route includes uneven paving and active residential lanes. Please tell us about walking or seating needs before we confirm the visit.
Privacy
People live and work along these lanes. Please respect residents, private doorways and personal conversations when walking or taking photos.
Your hosts
A family member will welcome you. We can arrange an English-speaking host; our father shares the family's understanding of courtyard feng shui and culture. Tell us your interests, and we’ll confirm who can join your visit.
Payment
For a courtyard visit, you can pay on arrival. You may try Alipay; please also bring the agreed amount in RMB cash, as payments funded by overseas cards may not work with our personal QR code. We’ll confirm payment arrangements for lunches and other requests by email.
Photography
Please tell us if you would like to take photos or record a travel video. Ask before photographing people or publishing footage. Private rooms are not included; commercial shoots are arranged separately.
If your plans change
Email us as soon as possible about a delay, cancellation or change of date. We’ll confirm what can be rearranged. Please wait for written confirmation before coming.
We’ll share the route and meeting point once we’ve confirmed the date and arrangements with you. Please wait for our confirmation before coming.