Beijing tour
Pedal through Beijing's historic Central Axis on a private half-day bike tour, exploring hidden hutongs, ancient landmarks, and local life from Jianguomen to Yongdingmen.
Discover Beijing's iconic Central Axis on this private half-day bicycle tour, offering a unique perspective on the city's rich history and vibrant local culture. Starting from Jianguomen, you'll ride south along the axis, passing top attractions like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven, while weaving through charming hutongs such as Nanluoguxiang. This flexible 2-3 hour itinerary is tailored to your interests, allowing you to immerse in daily life, stop for photos, and explore hidden corners. Your guide will meet you at your hotel; you'll take subway or taxi (at your own expense) to the starting point. Experience Beijing like a local, with the freedom to improvise and discover at your own pace.

Meeting your tour guide at your hotel, then take subway or taxi (pay on your own) to Jianguomen. Start your bike tour from Jianguomen. Riding along the axis (north to south), you will pass the top attractions in Beijing. See Beijing in another way! Touch the local life by bike!
We improvise the biking tour with you. The 2-3 hour biking tour may include the following tentative itinerary:



Bicycle tour route
Jianguomen
Nanluoguxiang Hutong
Outside look at Drum Tower and Bell Tower
Yandai Byway (one of the capital's oldest hutongs)
Shichahai (Houhai - Back Lake)
Dianmen Outer Street
Dianmen Inner Street
Jingshan West Street
Bike alongside Jingshan Park
The photogenic Forbidden City Turret and Moat
Nanchizi Street and Beichizi Street
Tiananmen Square
Jianguomen
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. You'll pay for the transfer from your hotel to the starting point (subway, bus or taxi) escorted by our tour guide.
We provide one English speaking tour guide for each traveling party.
The 2-3 hours tour does not include visits that can be easily done by yourself like the Forbidden City, Bell Tower and Drum Tower. Those big attractions take 1 to 4 hours each.
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 bike tour.
Suggest you book two working days before your tour date during winter.
6.For payment and cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions.
What you should bring
Sun glasses, your camera and your best smile.
Wear comfortable shoes!
Don't wear expensive jewelry overtly.
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).
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Bike and Bicycle helmet | Personal Insurance coverage of personal loss, illness or damages incurred during your trip |
| Private English speaking tour guide | Tips to the tour guide |
| Private bike tours, more flexible without others joining you | Excluding entrance fees ( we don't go inside the tourist attractions) WARNING! Though Beijing is flat and safe for bike activities, it can be still a little dangerous. You are free to follow these directions at your own risk. However, this web site can not be held responsible for any injuries, death, or damages while taking our suggested bike routes. Many route descriptions may be vague and most certainly do not list all possible hazards. Also, many routes require on street riding in traffic lanes, while others may require some off road terrain. You should be comfortable riding under all types of conditions before attempting any of these routes. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $130 |
| 2 persons | $80 |
| 3-5 persons | $60 |
| 6-9 persons | $40 |
| 10 persons up | $35 |
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