The Widow, the Eunuch, and the Last Emperor: A Lakeside Walk and Exploration with Dr. Jeremiah Jenne

Date: Sunday, May 7
Time: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: 300 RMB (260 RMB for members of The Hutong) includes all guide fees and admission tickets.

The area around Beijing’s lake district and the hutong neighborhoods of Xicheng were once home to some of Beijing’s most famous faces. In this walk, we’ll explore the bustling waterways and less-traveled alleys west of the Drum Tower. Along the way, we’ll visit the home of Song Qingling, the widow of the revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, who stayed behind when the rest of her family fled to Taiwan in 1949. We’ll also see the mansion where the Last Emperor was born and visit the Guanghua Temple, where China’s last eunuch Sun Yaoting lived the final years of his life. Along the way, we’ll also explore the history of some of Beijing’s byways and observe life in Beijing’s hutong neighborhoods.

Duration: About three hours

300 RMB per person (260 RMB for members of The Hutong) including all admission tickets, guide fees, and tips.

Spaces for this walk are limited and registration is required. Details about the walk including meeting points and payment information will be sent by email as part of your registration confirmation.