Historical & Modern Beijing Private Tour

Discover the hutongs, visit the historic temples, explore the business district, the Olympic Village and the shopping streets of modern Beijing.

Description

After picking you up from your hotel’s lobby at the indicated time, we'll head to one of the oldest areas of the city to visit the Drum Tower, which announced the time during the 3rd century.

Next, we’ll explore the hutongs, the oldest alleys where locals maintain a traditional lifestyle. A rickshaw will be used for this exploration.

Continuing with Beijing's history, we’ll arrive at the Yonghe Temple, the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple outside of Tibet.

Afterward, we’ll head to Guomao, the skyscraper district, where we will have lunch.

Post-lunch, we’ll visit the Olympic Village to see the iconic stadiums from the 2008 Olympic Games, including the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.

The tour will also include China's National Centre for the Performing Arts, famously known as "The Egg", which sparked significant debate due to its design.

At the end of the tour, we’ll pass by Wangfujing, the main modern shopping street in Beijing. You may either stay in the area or return to your hotel, arriving approximately 8 hours after pickup.

Why Book a Private Tour?

By booking a private tour, a personal guide will accompany you, allowing for a customized itinerary, flexible travel pace, and potential cost savings for larger groups.

Beijing Layover Tour

If you’re in Beijing briefly, consider our private tour from the airport. Depending on your available time, we will visit significant monuments like the Great Wall or the Forbidden City.