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Beijing Historic Free Tour with Calligraphy: China's First & Original
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Beijing Historic Free Tour with Calligraphy: China's First & Original

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Run by a local guide · Free Tours China

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

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!

Duration
3 h
Destination
Beijing
Meeting Point
Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D (South-West Exit)
Provider
Free Tours China

Description

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!

Includes

  • Yangmeizhu Byway
  • Zhengyangmen
  • Huguang Guild Opera Theatre, Beijing
  • Hutong Courtyard Beijing
  • Dashilan Shopping Centre
  • Liulichang Cultural Market
  • Local English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Welcome Gifts
  • Insider Travel Tips Collection for China
  • Snack Break to Taste Local Food
  • Fun Quiz Game with Prizes
  • Calligraphy Creation for Everyone

Meeting Point

Hufangqiao Metro Station (Line 7), Exit D (South-West Exit)

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Traveler reviews

63 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Very nice and interesting tour in Beijing

We’re very happy we joined this tour. We learned about China in general and more specific topics in Bejing.

Åse Egeland · November 2026

Amazing tour

Amazing tour. Sherry was an amazing tour guide with a lot of local knowledge. Really well paced tour down parts of Beijing I wouldn’t have visited otherwise (but I’m glad I did)

Ben Lipson · November 2026

Historical tour

Mei was very knowledgeable and friendly. The historical tour will give a good introduction to Chinese architecture and also our guide gave good tip on how to explore around the area. We also tried local snack. Highly recommended

Samu Goby · October 2026

Super nice

The tour was really interesting. The guide was really prepared

Angela Zaniboni · October 2026

exelent

this was very interesting and learning tour with specific caligraf writing that added the lit off value. really recomend to have.

DORA SHECHTER · October 2026

Amazing tour!!

May was a great tour guide!!! I recommend it for to everyone!!

Elea Krüger · September 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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Free tour

★ 5.0 · 63 reviews

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