Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Beijing, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Tours & Sightseeing
Around a decade ago, the few tour operators in Beijing offered limited choice, and catered more to national tourists than foreigners. Typically, this meant large groups were led around at... read more
Activity Tours
Beijing Day Trips organises some unique outings for those who want to see the city from a sidecar. You can take a ride to the sights, cruise the capital at night or visit the Palace... read more
Art Tours
Beijing’s art scene is formidable, but artWALK helps to make it a little more accessible. The events allow people to visit galleries in a fun, social setting, and typically feature a... read more
Bicycle Tours
Get on your bike and start pedalling; these tours start in Beijing and cover anything from 300 to 500 miles. The longest visits Shanghai and involves a sneaky flight, but if you have a... read more
Culinary Tours
If you’re serious about Chinese food but also want to explore other cities, Imperial Tours may have the answer. Starting in Beijing, over 12 days you will visit Chengdu, Shanghai and Hong... read more
Other Tours
Traditional Chinese medicines like herbal cures, meditation and acupuncture, are growing in popularity internationally. To discover more about alternative healing, a few operators... read more
Private Tours
If you are keen to focus on a particular aspect of Chinese history and culture, you may wish to hire an agency to organise a specific itinerary. These usually charge more than... read more
Wine Tours
This is a jack of all trades outfit offering specialised theme tours and dealing with areas of Beijing that would otherwise be hard to explore. Its one day tours include antique hunting,... read more
Tour Operators
Beijing is awash with tour agencies, each trying to cash in on China’s growing popularity. Figures for 2002 (the last year with available records) show almost 100 million international... read more
