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Remember that almost all hostels run tours of Beijing specifically designed for Western travellers. They're often
the easiest way to see the Great Wall in particular.
东皇城根南街
34
号
; 9am-7pm; China Museum of Art)
Runs recommended and safe half-
and one-day tours of Beijing by bike, including tours of imperial Beijing, the
hutong
and
out to the Great Wall (
Click here
)
. All guides speak English and they provide you with
helmets as well. You can also rent bikes here.
specialises in hikes along the Great Wall (
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)
, as well to the Ming Tombs (
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overnight), the groups are never more than 10 people and the guides are knowledgeable.
sidecar of an old-school Chinese motorbike? Then this unique, French-run tour company
is for you. The trips out to the Great Wall (
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)
are especially fun, but they do
two- and four-hour tours of Beijing too. You can also plan your own itinerary and they'll
take up to 20 people in a convoy.
that runs tours of the
hutong
by pedicab, as well as themed cultural tours to places like
Maliandao Tea Market (
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)
and art and architecture visits. They can take you
round all Beijing's main sights too. The walking tours to less-visited parts of the capital
come recommended.
