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 to the most important spots in Beijing.

Throughout our tour, we'll reveal how the city evolved 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 in the city, discussing the Beijing Opera, an intangible cultural heritage.

Then we’ll proceed to the famous hutongs, exploring one to learn about the Mongol legacy. We’ll visit a patio that represents significant cultural aspects of the city.

Next is the Hutong Market, where you can enjoy a local delicacy. Afterward, we'll walk along Yangmei Old Street, visiting artisanal shops and learning about Beijing's urban layout.

Continuing to Dashilar Street, we will discuss the history of Chinese merchants before visiting the narrowest hutong in the city and Qianmen Street.

We’ll observe Beijing's Central Axis, a World Heritage Site that connects major monuments, palace, and ceremonial buildings reflecting the city's history.

Lastly, we'll visit the outside of the Zhengyangmen Gate's Archery Tower, near Tiananmen Square, concluding this 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.