We’ll begin with the classics: the hutongs. In these best-preserved alleyways, the ancient past flashes vividly to life. Witnessing its modern side, you’ll see how stories of transformation have unfolded over hundreds of years. After all, it’s always a good way to know a city through the lives of its ordinary people, isn’t it?

Next, we’ll visit some of Beijing’s old time “city clubs” where merchants and tradesmen once gathered. 

Then, we’ll head to a highlight: a quiet river area. If you are looking for a place to relax with a good view and an unhurried vibe, look no more.

After a journey down a vibrant food street, the tour will end at the soul of the city—the Central Axis, the grand design that has defined this imperial city for centuries.