Free Tour of Beijing

If you've just arrived in Beijing and want to get to know the city's history and its most important spots, this free tour is the one for you. You can't miss it!

Tour Details

Welcome to the capital of China! At the designated time, we'll meet at Exit D of the Hugangquaio Metro Station to begin this free tour that will take us to the most important spots in Beijing.

Throughout our tour, we'll reveal how the city transitioned from an old walled capital to the country's political centre and a major cultural landmark.

We'll start at one of the oldest theatres and discuss the Beijing Opera, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage.

We will then explore the famous hutongs, focusing on the Mongol legacy. We will visit a cultural patio and then head to the Hutong Market, where you can try a local delicacy. Afterward, we'll walk down Yangmei Old Street and view its artisanal shops.

Next, we will continue on Dashilar Street, discussing the history of Chinese merchants, and then visit the narrowest hutong in the city before reaching Qianmen Street.

Nearby, we'll find Beijing's Central Axis, a World Heritage Site connecting major monuments. Finally, we'll visit the exterior of the Zhengyangmen Gate's Archery Tower near Tiananmen Square, concluding the tour after 3.5 hours.

Tour Groups

This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than six people. For larger groups, consider a private tour of Beijing.