Private Beijing experiences with a Local Pal
You choose the person.
We plan the experience.
Find the Beijing that catches your curiosity. Meet our Local Pals, choose someone you’d like to explore with, and let our team help shape a private day of hutong walks and everyday discoveries around you.
Starting from US$20 / hour per group · 1–5 peopleJust a conversation. No commitment yet.
Start your journey.
Choose your group and date. We’ll take it from there.
A little inspiration
A closer look at Beijing’s hutongs
A carved doorway you might have missed, a quiet courtyard lane and a little bookshop worth stepping into. Slow down with someone local and leave room for the stories and small discoveries along the way.
A possible way to spend your time, shaped around you. Food, shopping, transport and tickets are separate from your Pal’s time.
Clear before you book
Starting from US$20per hour, per group · 1–5 people · 3–8 hours
Rates vary by Pal. Choose your Pal and hours to see your total before booking.
The fee covers your Pal’s time. Meals, transportation, tickets and personal purchases are extra; any additional costs for your Pal are explained before booking.
Full pricing & policiesA few things to know.
Is this a fixed tour?
Your experience is private and flexible. Tell our team your interests and pace; the plan and final price are confirmed with you before payment.
Can I request a particular meeting place?
Share your hotel area or preferred meeting point with our team. We confirm the location and starting time with your Pal before booking.
What if my plans change?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience starts for a full refund. Later cancellations are generally non-refundable. If your Pal cancels and we cannot arrange a replacement you’re happy with, you receive a full refund.
Get to know Beijing.
The Beijing city guideThree days in Beijing: palace, hutongs & the Great Wall
Plan three full days in Beijing with a Palace Museum visit, Shichahai hutong walk and a separate Great Wall outing, including reservation and pacing advice.
NeighborhoodsA self-guided hutong walk around Shichahai
Explore Beijing’s Shichahai and Houhai on a self-guided walk through Yandaixie Street and Yinding Bridge, with Chinese place names and practical visiting tips.
Practical planningMutianyu Great Wall: tickets, transport & a day route
Plan a Mutianyu day trip from Beijing: compare cable car and toboggan tickets, book with a passport, choose transport and follow a route from Tower 14.