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🏆Beijing Historic Free Walking Tour +🖌️Calligraphy Experience | China's 1st and Best-Rated Free Tour!

4.81
Excellent(139)
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
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Registered on 1 March 2019
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Welcome to the FIRST, ONLY and BEST Free Tour Company in mainland China: freetourschina.com😃 Join us on an unforgettable trip through our free and themed walking tours in Shanghai and Beijing, all guided by our local storytellers who bring China’s vibrant culture to life😎!!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

🎆Hello curious traveler! Welcome to the FIRST, ORIGINAL, and BEST-RATED free walking tours in China!!
 

🏆WHY CHOOSE US?🏆

💡Since 2017, we've conducted OVER 2400 FREE TOURS, delighting 38,000+ visitors worldwide!!

💡With 80% of visitors booking directly through our brand website, the reviews here are just a glimpse of our excellence!

💡We understand the significance of your visit, which is why we're committed to showcasing the very best of Beijing through immersive 3.5-hour-long tours!

💡Excited for the fun? Choose your booking date, pack your curiosity, and walk with us to explore the best of Beijing!


🎊TOUR DETAILS🎊

🤩Step into the imperial heart of China with us! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll gain a vivid understanding of Beijing — its history, culture, city layout, architecture, local snacks, and the rhythm of real daily life. You’ll also enjoy a hands-on DIY Chinese calligraphy experience and take home your own handmade souvenir!


🚶‍Join our walking tour to explore Beijing’s blend of old and new, as we uncover the imperial stories behind the city’s most iconic cultural landmarks: from quiet hutong lanes untouched by tourism, to bustling commercial streets showcasing time-honored brands; from visiting centuries-old courtyard homes, to tasting hidden street-food gems. And yes, we’ve prepared a special surprise stop where you can create your own Chinese calligraphy artwork and bring it home for free!


🔍️THE HIGHLIGHTS 🔍️

· Ancient Peking Opera Theatre (View from Outside)

· Liulichang Antiques Cultural Street

· Traditional Hutong Courtyard

· Local Calligraphy Studio (free calligraphy experience for everyone!!)

· Yangmeizhu Byway

· Snack Break at a Local Hutong Market

· Dashilar Commerical Street

· the Narrowest Hutong of Beijing

· Qianmen Pedestrian Street

· The Central Axis of Beijing

· Zhengyang Gate Arrow Tower

· Tiananmen Square (View from Outside)

And More!


 🕙️ MEETING TIME:
10:00 AM Every Day
The schedule may vary on certain days. Please refer to the calendar for available booking dates.

The tour lasts about 3.5 hours until 1:30pm. 

📍MEETING POINT:
Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D
(South-West Exit);
After exiting, head straight to the main road, turn right, and walk 60 meters east to the green space at the intersection.

Address for Taxi:  Huguang Guild Opera Theatre / Corner of Hufang Road & Luomashi Avenue
(Chinese: 7号线地铁虎坊桥站D口【西南口】出门向东60米,虎坊路与骡马市大街路口,湖广会馆东侧小广场) 

🧭ENDING POINT:
Qianmen Metro Station (Line 2&8, South of Tiananmen Square)
(In Chinese: 前门地铁站,天安门广场南侧)

⚠️Notice: The tour ends in front of Tiananmen Square, but we will NOT enter to visit Tiananmen square. Please make your own reservation at least one day in advance if you wish to visit, as same-day reservations are not possible. 


🤑HOW MUCH THE TOUR COSTS:
The Free Tour operates on a tip-based system, meaning you get to decide the price at the end of the tour based on how much you enjoyed it (and we believe you’ll love it!). Based on data from our 38,000+ previous visitors, the average tip for this tour is around 20-25 EURO (160-200 RMB) per person.

✅️ Please bring your passport for potential checkpoints
✅️ Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early
✅️ Look for the YELLOW umbrella to find us!! 

💓We look forward to meeting you soon!!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Hufang Road, Xicheng District, China
Meeting Point: Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D (South-West Exit). After exiting, walk 60 meters east (to the right) to the green space at the intersection Address for Taxi: Corner of Hufang Rd & Luomashi Ave / Huguang Guild Opera Theatre (Chinese: 7号线地铁虎坊桥站D口【西南口】出门向东60米,虎坊路与骡马市大街路口,湖广会馆东侧小广场) Look for our YELLOW umbrella!!
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Outside visit
Liulichang Cultural Market
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Outside visit
Dashilan West Street
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Outside visit
Yangmeizhu Byway
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.85
Fun
4.53
Communication
4.73
Quality
4.79
Route
4.62

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 10 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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