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Pedal through Beijing's ancient heart after dark: glide past Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and vibrant hutongs on a private 2–3 hour night bike tour.
Experience Beijing's iconic landmarks illuminated against the night sky on this private 2–3 hour bike tour. After meeting your guide at your hotel, you'll take public transit (at your own expense) to Jianguomen, where your bicycle awaits. Pedal alongside the majestic Tiananmen Square, then follow the historic central axis north. Pass the imposing Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, and the serene Shichahai lakes before reaching the Drum and Bell Tower. Your journey ends in the atmospheric Nanluoguxiang Hutong, a maze of traditional alleyways buzzing with local life. The route is flexible, tailored to your pace and interests. This intimate tour offers a unique perspective on Beijing's imperial past and vibrant present, all from the saddle of a bike. No meals or accommodation are included, ensuring a pure, focused experience of the city's nocturnal charm.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Meeting your tour guide at your hotel, then take subway or taxi (pay on your own) to Jianguomen. Start your bike tour from Jianguomen, ride alongside Tiananmen Square, then turn north and embark on the Beijing central axis . Riding along the axis, you will pass by Forbidden City , Jingshan Park , Shichahai , Drum and Bell Tower and ends at Nanluoguxiang Hutong before return your bike to Jianguomen.
We improvise the biking tour with you. The 2-3 hour biking tour may include the following tentative itinerary:
Jianguomen
Beijing Hotel
Tiananmen Square
Nanchizi Street and Beichizi Street
The photogenic Forbidden City Turret and Moat
Bike alongside Jingshan Park
Jingshan West Street
Di’anmen Inner Street
Di’anmen Outer Street
Drum and Bell Towers
Shichahai (Houhai - Back Lake)
Yandai Xiejie (one of the capital's oldest hutongs)
Nanluoguxiang Hutong
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, South 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 2-3hour 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.
For payment and cancellation policy, please refer to our Terms & Conditions .
What you should bring
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 ( usually we don't go inside the tourist attractions ) Notice from TB 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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