Beijing Highlights Private Walking Tour via Public Transport with a Guide

Tour Highlights:

-Local Immersion: Travel like a resident using Beijing’s subway and taxis.

-Private & Personalized: Enjoy the undivided attention of your guide with a flexible itinerary.

-Hidden Sights: See famous landmarks and discover off-the-beaten-path corners.

-Cultural storytelling: Gain a deeper understanding of Beijing’s history and modern life from your expert guide.

Introduction:

Your Beijing adventure starts with you! First, let your imagination run wild and design your own perfect day. This tour is 100% customized—we only visit the places that genuinely excite you. Not sure where to begin? Just tell me your interests, and I’ll craft a list of fabulous, tailor-made options for you to explore.

Most importantly, you’ll get a true taste of local life, and I’ll share the customs and fascinating stories behind what you see. Beijing is an exciting, dynamic city—the perfect place to witness China’s incredible ancient past alongside its vibrant present. As a local, I love experiencing my city on foot, and I can’t wait to share that perspective with you.

I will tailor the tour based on your interests. We can collaborate and finalize

the perfect itinerary in advance.

The Sights options you may consider about include:

Forbidden City;

Summer Palace;

Temple of Heaven;

Jingshan Park;

Lama Temple;

The Bell and Drum Towers;

Confucius Temple and Imperial College;

Beijing Zoo and Panda House;

Hutongs: Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Wudaoying Hutong, Pipe Street

Houhai Lake and Lotus Lane Market;

Qianmen and the Dashilan Commercial Street;

liulichang (Beijing's Ancient Books and Antiques Street);

Olympic Park (Bird Nest and Water Cube);

798 Art Zone/ District

Local market (Xiaoguan Market or Sanyuanli Market).

Beihai Park;

Prince Gong’s Mansion.

Itinerary:

1. Hotel Pick-up:

In the morning, I'll meet you at your hotel or any other agreed location.

2. Morning Tour ((Approx. 3 hours)

3. Lunch (Optional):

I incorporate food culture into all my tours. Discovering authentic local eats is an integral part of the journey. I’ll recommend and take you to authentic local restaurants based on your tastes. We typically enjoy a meal at a local restaurant where you can order your favorite dishes (a la carte), ensuring a genuine taste of Chinese cuisine. Please don’t hesitate to inform me of any dietary preferences or restrictions.

4. Afternoon Tour ((Approx. 3 hours)

5. Drop-off:

Afterwards, I'll drop you off at your hotel or any other agreed location.

Let me, an experienced Beijing tour guide with 14 years of experience, show you around my city.

Please feel free to share any requests—I’ll be happy to customize the tour to ensure it’s perfect for you!

Transportation:

We’ll take a taxi or the subway,

What's Included:

-Professional, licensed tour guide;

Not Included:

-Entrance fees for the tourist sites;

-Meals during the tour;

-Transportation fees.

Estimated Entrance Fees in downtown Beijing (Per Person):

Forbidden City: 60 RMB (Peak) / 40 RMB (Off-peak)

Temple of Heaven: 34 RMB (Peak) / 28 RMB (Off-peak)

Summer Palace: 30 RMB (Peak) / 20 RMB (Off-peak)

Beihai Park: 10 RMB (Peak) / 5 RMB (Off-peak)

Jingshan Park: 2 RMB (All year)

Lama Temple: 25 RMB (All year)

The Bell and Drum Towers: 30 RMB (All year)

Confucius Temple and Imperial College: 30 RMB (All year)

Prince Gong’s Mansion: 30 RMB (All year)

Lunch: Approximately 50 RMB

Peak Season (Mar-Oct); Off-Peak Season (Nov-Feb)

Discount: A 50% discount applies to visitors over 60 or under 18 years old.

Notes:

Large groups: For groups larger than 10 people, please get in touch. I’d be happy to provide you with a tailored quote.