Beijing by Bike
from 10 reviews
Location: China - Beijing
Length: 5 - 5.5 hours

• Zigzag through the ancient alleyways and hutongs of Beijing
• Bike along the moat of the Forbidden City for a different perspective of this former royal palace
• Discover the secrets and backroads in the ancient city for a real insight into the local life
• Make some friends as you enjoy lunch with a local family at a friendly hutong house and experience their lifestyle firsthand  

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

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Lonely Planet Experiences: Beijing Insight
from 21 reviews
Location: China - Beijing
Length: 6-7 hours

• Blend in with the locals by taking part in their morning exercises in Temple of Heaven Park
• Admire the magnificence of Temple of Heaven and learn the royal ritual sacrifice to heaven
• Explore the iconic Tiananmen Square and understand its local significance
• Tour the Forbidden City and discover its secrets
• Indulge in a tasty, typical local lunch
• Ride a Beijing public transportation and experience how locals travel around the city
• Climb to the top of Jingshan Park for great views over ancient Beijing
• Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks.

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

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Crowd-free Beijing: Great Wall Experience
from 30 reviews
Location: China - Beijing
Length: 7-8 hours

• Hit up one of China's most iconic structures - the Great Wall
• Head out early morning to beat the crowds and have the Wall to yourself
• Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the Great Wall of China, with ample time to experience the Wall and no shopping or factory visits along the way
• Hike the Great Wall of China and enjoy utterly spectacular views
• Experience life in the Chinese countryside
• Enjoy a tasty authentic Chinese lunch in a local restaurant

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

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Lonely Planet Experiences: Beijing Foodie Walk
from 20 reviews
Location: China - Beijing
Length: 3-3.5 hours

• Sample authentic Beijing snacks on the street
• Navigate the market with locals out for their daily shop
• Learn about basic Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients, and try some specialties from other regions in China
• Learn some basic Chinese words and phrases and have fun trying them out in the local market
• Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks.

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

•  During the tour you'll visit a local Beijing market, something that has been disappearing from the downtown area. Our business will help multi-generational vendors stay in business, and all of the food you sample at this market is locally sourced from villages and local farmers.
• On this tour you will also visit 100% local, family-owned businesses and meet a local pancake maker who sells Beijing-only products.
• As part of this tour, you will walk through a local neighbourhood (known as a Hutong) and part of the profits from the tour will economically impact the neighbourhood and help the local community.

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• Hit up one of China's most iconic structures - the Great Wall on a private tour with a local guide
• Head out early morning to beat the crowds and have the Wall to yourself
• Enjoy a hassle-free visit to the Great Wall of China, with ample time to experience the Wall and no shopping or factory visits along the way
• Hike the Great Wall of China and enjoy utterly spectacular views
• Experience life in the Chinese countryside
• Enjoy a tasty authentic Chinese lunch in a local restaurant
• Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

• Your tour includes the entrance fee to the Mutianyu section of the UNESCO-listed Great Wall, which helps preserve this cultural heritage site.
• Your tour is also supporting a restaurant that wouldn't have access to tourists if it wasn't for Urban Adventures.
• The food served at lunch is home-cooked and the ingredients used are procured from a nearby village.

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• Sample authentic Beijing snacks on the street
• Navigate the market with locals out for their daily shop
• Learn about basic Chinese cooking techniques and ingredients, and try some specialties from other regions in China
• Learn some basic Chinese words and phrases from your personal, local guide and have fun trying them out in the local market
• Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks.

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

•  During the tour you'll visit a local Beijing market, something that has been disappearing from the downtown area. Our business will help multi-generational vendors stay in business, and all of the food you sample at this market is locally sourced from villages and local farmers.
• On this tour you will also visit 100% local, family-owned businesses and meet a local pancake maker who sells Beijing-only products.
• As part of this tour, you will walk through a local neighbourhood (known as a Hutong) and part of the profits from the tour will economically impact the neighbourhood and help the local community.

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• Zigzag through the ancient alleyways and hutongs of Beijing
• Bike along the moat of the Forbidden City for a different perspective of this former royal palace
• Discover the secrets and backroads in the ancient city for a real insight into the local life
• Make some friends as you enjoy lunch with a local family at a friendly hutong house and experience their lifestyle firsthand  

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

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• Blend in with the locals by taking part in their morning exercises in Temple of Heaven Park
• Admire the magnificence of Temple of Heaven and learn the royal ritual sacrifice to heaven
• Explore the iconic Tiananmen Square and understand its local significance
• Tour the Forbidden City and discover its secrets
• Indulge in a tasty, typical local lunch
• Ride the Beijing subway and experience how locals travel around the city
• Climb to the top of Jingshan Park for great views over ancient Beijing
• Each Lonely Planet Experience comes with six-months free access to Lonely Planet’s Guides App which includes over 8,000 destinations guides and unbeatable discounts to Lonely Planet Guidebooks.

Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:

• Your tour includes entrance fees to Temple of Heaven Park and the Forbidden City, fees that help preserve these sites of cultural significance.
• You will have lunch at a local restaurant that supports a family from a nearby village.
• The food you'll enjoy at lunch is made up of all local dishes using ingredients right from Beijing.

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•Design your own private tour with the help of a local guide and create your perfect experience in Beijing

•History buffs might enjoy a private visit to the Summer Palace or Forbidden City

•If you’re looking to tick a world landmark off your bucket list then the Great Wall of China isn’t far away…

•Foodie fans could indulge in a cookery class, a visit to the local market or you could put together a tailored street food tour that includes your favourite dishes

•Anyone looking to relax for an afternoon should check out a zen garden with us and maybe add a Kongfu Tea ceremony into the mix too

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