Beijing tour
Discover Beijing's iconic landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods on a private 2-hour sidecar tour, designed to give you a first impression of the city's contrasts and hidden gems.
Experience Beijing like an insider on this private 2-hour sidecar tour, crafted to provide a captivating first impression of China's dynamic capital. Glide through the city's contrasting landscapes, from the futuristic skyscrapers of the Central Business District to the historic hutongs and ancient alleyways. Your knowledgeable guide will share travel tips and local insights, helping you decide where to explore further during your stay. This flexible itinerary adapts to your interests, offering a personalized glimpse into Beijing's culture, architecture, and daily life. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this tour combines the thrill of a sidecar ride with authentic urban discovery, setting the stage for deeper adventures in Beijing.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
We improvise the sidecar tours with you. This short sidecar trip gives you a first impression about the city, which enables you to decide where you want to spend more time during your stay in Beijing and learn a few travel tips from our knowlegeable insiders.

The 2 hour tour may include the ride following this tentative itinerary:
Central Business district and its new innovating world famous buildings and the famous Reem Koolhaas's CCTV building
Hutongs (traditional small alleys) in the South, authentic Beijing life!
A very animated street market
Fanyuan Temple– The oldest Buddhist Temple in Beijing (since 645)
Tiananmen Square and the new Beijing Urbanism (old hutongs to be destroyed and new artifical ones)
The New Beijing Opera, the "eggshell" by French Architect Paul Andreu
Drum and Bell Tower one of the oldest monument in the city
Confucius Temple and Imperial Academy
Ride along Houhai lakes.
Once again: we can't do it all.
Just a reminder
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Important Reminder
As for pick-up point, at present we include the pickup points ( your hotel or residential place ) within the East 3rd Ring Road, North of the Temple of Heaven, West Second Ring Road and North 3rd Ring Road.
We also accept foreign currencies USD and Euro. Then the rates above have to be converted with the exchange rate of the day of your tour booking.
We usually provide one English speaking Insider guide for every 3 - 5 bikes. Other drivers are Chinese locals who do not speak English but bring a nice Chinese touch to your experience.
The 2 hour does not include visits that can be easily done by walking and by yourself like the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace and The Temple of Heaven. Those big attractions take 2 to 4 hours each.
5.If it is necessary to visit some of those places during one of our tour, entrance tickets have to be paid by you and the time to visit those places will be part of the time of the sidecar tour. Other entrance tickets such as small temple, local food markets... done during the tours with the insiders are included.
What you should bring
Sun glasses, your camera and your best smile
During summer (Between May and October): sun block
For spring and autumn, the weather changes daily: a windproof jacket and an additional sweater
For winter (between November and April): you will need thick winter clothes (gloves,beanie woolen hat, scarf, winter sweater and long underpants). We will provide you with extra covers to put in the sidecar + full face helmets for a good insulation from the cold.
The Price Inclusion
The vehicle fee
The fuel fee
The driver's remuneration;
The parking fee
Note: The Service Fee excludes any tax. The Service Fee also excludes any cost and expense, which has not been indicated above. Any other cost and expenses will be charged separately.
Notice from TB
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| The vehicle fee | |
| The fuel fee | |
| The driver's remuneration; | |
| The parking fee Note: The Service Fee excludes any tax. The Service Fee also excludes any cost and expense, which has not been indicated above. Any other cost and expenses will be charged separately. Notice from TB |
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