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.

Tour Details

We'll meet at Exit D of the Hugangquaio Metro Station at the designated time to begin this free tour of the most important spots in Beijing. This tour will outline the city's transformation from an old walled capital to the country's political centre and a significant cultural landmark.

We will first visit one of the oldest theatres to discuss the Beijing Opera, recognized as an intangible cultural heritage. After, we will walk through the hutongs, exploring their Mongol legacy and a cultural patio.

Next, there will be free time at the Hutong Market to try local delicacies before proceeding down Yangmei Old Street, where we will explore artisanal shops and discuss the evolution of Beijing's urban layout.

Then, we’ll continue along Dashilar Street, one of Beijing's commercial hubs, and talk about the history of Chinese merchants. We will also visit the narrowest hutong before arriving at Qianmen Street.

We will then see Beijing's Central Axis, a World Heritage Site, and observe the connections between major monuments. Finally, we will visit the outside 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.