Beijing Historic Free Tour with Calligraphy: China's First & Original
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Start exploring Beijing with our best local storyteller, to discover the urban legends of Beijing through thousands of years of imperial history that makes it the cultural and power center of China!
Hello, curious traveller!! Welcome to the FIRST, ORIGINAL, and best-rated free walking tours in China!! As the local free tour trailblazer, we've conducted 2200+ tours, delighting 39,000+ visitors worldwide since 2018. We were honoured with the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award from 2019 to 2025!
Step into the glorious—and complicated—past of China’s imperial capital. In 3 hours, explore Beijing’s historic core by walking with our local storytellers through the heart of the old city: from quiet hutong lanes to lively commercial streets with time-honored brands. Visit traditional courtyard homes, hear fascinating anecdotes, and taste hidden street-food gems known only to locals!
Plus, enjoy a surprise stop: create your own Chinese calligraphy artwork and bring it back home as a lovely souvenir. We guarantee you’ll leave Beijing with unforgettable memories, both by hand and by heart!
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS · Liulichang Antiques Street · Courtyard Art Studio (Free Calligraphy Workshop for everyone!) · Yangmeizhu Hutong · Snack Break at a Local Market · Dashilar Commercial Street · Qianmen Pedestrian Walk · Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower · Tiananmen Square (View from Outside)
And More!
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Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D (South-West Exit)
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