Combine Beijing's modern creative scene with its old alleyways in one easy day. The 798 Art District is a sprawling complex of converted 1950s factory buildings in the northeast, filled with contemporary galleries, design studios, bookshops and cafes. Nanluoguxiang, by contrast, is a 700-year-old hutong alley near the Drum Tower, lined with boutique shops, bars and traditional siheyuan courtyard homes.
The two sights are on opposite sides of the city, which is exactly why a private car beats the subway: your driver takes you from the factory galleries in the northeast straight to the Shichahai lakeside hutongs, then waits while you browse and eat. From $80 for an 8-hour city charter.
Distances & Driving Time
| Route | Distance | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Beijing hotel → 798 Art District (Dashanzi) | 10-25 km | 30-50 min |
| 798 Art District → Nanluoguxiang | ~12 km | 30-40 min |
| Nanluoguxiang → Shichahai / Drum Tower | ~1.5 km | 5 min |
| 798 → Capital Airport (PEK) | ~20 km | 30-40 min |
798 Art + Nanluoguxiang Private Car Rates
8-hour city charter with professional driver. Fixed price — no hidden fees. Gallery visits are self-paced; your driver waits at each location. Overtime at $10/hour.
| Vehicle | Seats | Full-Day Rate |
|---|---|---|
| VW Passat / Toyota Camry | 1-3 seats | $80 ~¥576 |
| Buick GL8 (MPV) | 4-6 seats | $120 ~¥864 |
| Mercedes V-Class | 7-8 seats | $200 ~¥1440 |
Why Choose Our Private Car
- Cover two opposite-side sights in one smooth route
- Driver waits while you browse galleries and hutong cafes
- Flexible timing for lunch and coffee stops
- Door-to-door from your hotel
- Fixed pricing, no hidden fees
- All fuel, tolls, parking and bottled water included
Suggested 798 Art + Nanluoguxiang Itinerary
Highlights & Options
🎨 798 Art District
Popular2-3 hours Galleries
Former industrial factories turned into China's most famous contemporary art zone. Open-plan galleries, street art, design shops and plenty of coffee. Most galleries are free.
🏮 Nanluoguxiang Hutong
Best1.5-2 hours Old alley
A restored Yuan-era alley running north-south, famous for its food stalls, craft shops and courtyard bars. Great for people-watching and souvenirs.
🚣 Shichahai Lakeside
Easy1 hour Lake & drum tower
A string of pretty lakes just west of Nanluoguxiang, ringed by willow trees, teahouses and the Drum and Bell Towers. Ideal for a sunset stroll.
What's Included
Included
- Private sedan / MPV for the full day
- Professional, English-friendly driver
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- All fuel, tolls, parking
- Bottled water
- Flexible stops for coffee and lunch
Not Included
- Special exhibition tickets in 798
- Optional rickshaw hutong tour
- Lunch & drinks
- Licensed guide
- Tips