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Mark L.
My name is Mark, and I’m a licensed professional English-speaking tour guide based in Beijing with 13 years of experience. I know the city inside out. You might be wondering: what makes a tour guide truly excellent in Beijing? I don’t just take you to the sights; I also tell you the stories behind them. I’ll share authentic history, fascinating local anecdotes, and I’ll even help you take the perfect photos! My job is simple: to ensure your trip is safe, smooth and worry-free. I’ll bring the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven and the hutongs to life with engaging commentary, take you to sample the most authentic Peking duck, street food and hidden local delicacies, and answer all your questions whenever and wherever you need—acting as your friendly Beijing friend, not just a guide. I love meeting travelers from all over the world, and I’m genuinely delighted to help make your trip to Beijing an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re looking to explore history, immerse yourself in the culture, take stunning photos, or simply experience authentic Beijing life—I can cater to your needs. So relax, follow me, and let’s explore this magical city of Beijing together!
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Clare Z.
Hello! I'm Clare ,Chinese name Qing Qing, an enthusiastic and experienced tour guide based in Beijing. With over 20 years in the industry, I've had the privilege of leading numerous international groups. Whether it's a family on a vacation, a group of students on an educational trip, or a corporate team on a retreat, I'm well - versed in catering to diverse needs. Beijing is a city where ancient traditions meet modern innovation. Here, the majestic Forbidden City, a former imperial palace, stands as a testament to centuries - old Chinese architecture and history. The iconic Great Wall, one of the world's greatest wonders, winds its way through the mountains, offering breathtaking views. Then there's the vibrant Wangfujing Street, bustling with shops, restaurants, and street vendors, providing a taste of contemporary Beijing life. I'm fluent in English, which allows me to communicate effectively with travelers from all over the world. If you're planning a trip to Beijing,feel free to reach out. Let me be your guide and show you the beauty and charm of this amazing place!
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John T.
I offer you different kinds of sightseeing package tours in Beijing and China, anyway, I specialize in tailor-made and customized travel because these days many people prefer to travel independently and create their own unique itinerary. I can take you tour ideas and fill in the detail and help you to avoid the problems which only detailed local knowledge can avoid, Furthermore, I could also arrange different kinds of business conferences for foreign companies in Beijing or other cities of China, meanwhile, I provide a range of consulting and research services for foreign companies or business people doing business in Beijing and China. Note: Please contact me in advance before booking tour and making payment.
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Demi D.
Welcome to Beijing with Demi – Your Expert Guide to the Heart of China! My name is Demi, and I am a licensed, fully bilingual (English/Chinese) tour guide with years of experience showcasing the rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden treasures of Beijing. My mission is to make your visit to this incredible city safe, seamless, fun, and deeply enriching. Whether you're exploring iconic landmarks like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Temple of Heaven, or discovering lesser-known gems tucked away in Beijing’s ancient hutongs, I provide personalized, in-depth guided tours that bring the city’s stories to life. My passion for history and culture ensures that every tour is not just a sightseeing experience, but a journey through time.
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Tony S.
Hello everyone! I'm Tony, born and raised in Beijing. My entire life has been spent falling in love with every corner of this city—from the whispers of history at the Forbidden City to the vibrant energy of the hutongs. Now, as an English-speaking tour guide, I'm sharing this passion with the world! Why I'm the perfect fit for this role: A heart brimming with Beijing stories I don't just recount history—I bring it to life. Imagine standing atop the Great Wall, pointing out the very stone steps once trodden by emperors; or guiding visitors through the Summer Palace, weaving tales of Qing Dynasty legends. My tours are like living history books, enriched with humorous anecdotes and local insights. A Voice Bridging Cultures Fluent in both English and Mandarin, I've welcomed travelers from over twenty countries.
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Conor L.
Hi everyone, I am Conor. A young local tour guide who has an interesting soul in Beijing. I started to do this as a part-time job when I was at high school during the summer vacation, now this year is the 8th since then. with time goes by I found I really fell in love with this job, you will meet people from all around the world and many interesting stories would happen while we are traveling together, I am the guide for them but at the same time we also seem friends, so at the end of the trip it's always so hard to say goodbye to them. I think I really have a passion about my job, I am really enjoyable when I am working. I feel so happy to see the smile of my tourist’s face. It seems like I found the meaning of my life. I am sure that you guys must be a great lover of eastern culture. Most people always think Chinese culture could be so mysterious and curious, and you are so lucky to find someone like me to lead you to this adventure of this huge land. we will climb up to the ten thousand Milles Great Wall to see its magnificence, explore the largest imperial palace from centuries ago etc. Also we could go to the Hutong area (street of old districts) at night to eat some barbecue and some beers in some local bar restaurants.
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Chen H.
Hi this is Chen! It’s always more than the sceneries. Stories bring the attractions alive! Story-telling is what I believed to be one of the best ways to do a tour. I offer a unique touring service that focuses on the ancient and genuine historical tales and stories. I took a story-based narration combined with the historical palaces. I also did historical fact checks to ensure the authenticity of the stories I share.
Popular Beijing Private Tours
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Four-hour Historic Heartbeat:Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Walking Tour with Tickets included
Join me for a four-hour exploration of China’s most iconic landmarks—Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City! I will meet you at your downtown hotel or a designated location, then we’ll travel by taxi or public bus to Tiananmen. Entrance fees are covered as we tour the birthplace of modern China and the imperial palaces of the Ming and Qing dynasties. With my professional commentary, immerse yourself in the profound history and splendor of Chinese civilization.
Four-hour Historic Heartbeat:Tian’anmen Square & Forbidden City Walking Tour with Tickets included
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2-Hour Walking Tour: Temple Of Heaven
Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the temple of heaven within two hours. Explore the highlight at your own pace, No language barriers - traveling with an English-speaking private guide, and enjoy the flexibility of a dedicated tour guide.
2-Hour Walking Tour: Temple Of Heaven
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2-Hour Walking Tour: Summer Palace
Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the summer palace within two hours, Hassle-free tour with admission fee. Explore the highlight at your own pace. No language barriers - traveling with an English-speaking private guide Enjoy the flexibility of a dedicated tour guide
2-Hour Walking Tour: Summer Palace
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2-Hour Walking Tour at Beijing Forbidden City
Experience a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Beijing forbidden city within two hours, Hassle-free tour with admission fee and you will explore the beautiful site with excellent guide
2-Hour Walking Tour at Beijing Forbidden City
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New Beijing Private Tours
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Beijing Summer Palace Experience With locals' Special View
Visit the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Summer Palace—and explore its highlights at your own leisurely pace. With the guidance of a professional and attentive English-speaking tour guide
Beijing Summer Palace Experience With locals' Special View
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Forbidden City half-day tour
Explore Beijing’s iconic Forbidden City on a half-day tour with Conor, your English-speaking guide. Meet at Jinyu Hutong Subway Station, Exit C, then enter through the Meridian Gate to see grand halls, the Inner Court, and the serene Imperial Garden. Hear stories of emperors, dynasties, and palace intrigue as history comes alive. Finish at the North Gate, with an optional climb up Jingshan Hill for panoramic views.
Forbidden City half-day tour
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Beijing Imperial Wonder: Walking Tour for Forbidden City (3.5hours)
Forbidden City, the largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex in the world. As the political and ceremonial center of Chinese dynasties since 1420, it is filled with grand halls, architecture, and fascinating stories of imperial life.
Beijing Imperial Wonder: Walking Tour for Forbidden City (3.5hours)
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Beijing Imperial Wonder: Walking Tour for Forbidden City (2hours)
The Forbidden City stands as the largest and most well-preserved ancient wooden architecture complex in the world, serving as the political and ceremonial heart of Chinese dynasties since its completion in 1420. This magnificent site is home to an array of grand halls, architecture, and historical stories that reflect the lives of emperors once lived here.
Beijing Imperial Wonder: Walking Tour for Forbidden City (2hours)
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Popular Beijing Private Cars
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Private Day Tour - Beijing by Sedan (1-3pax)
Step into the heart of Beijing on a carefully curated one-day journey that blends history, culture, and iconic sights. This tour takes you from the grandeur of Tiananmen Square to the majestic Forbidden City, followed by either a breathtaking visit to the Great Wall or an immersive walk through traditional hutongs. Along the way, enjoy authentic local cuisine and seamless transportation, ensuring a comfortable, enriching, and unforgettable experience of China’s capital.
Private Day Tour - Beijing by Sedan (1-3pax)
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Beijing Gubei Water Town Experience With locals' Special View
Take the return transfer service to explore the spectacular Gubei Water Town and the secluded sections of the Simatai Great Wall, immersing yourself in the diverse styles of the Great Wall and experiencing these historic sites at your own pace.
Beijing Gubei Water Town Experience With locals' Special View
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Private Guided Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
This tour will take you to two iconic Beijing landmarks. First, explore the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall, a quieter, scenic stretch surrounded by lush greenery, where you can hike or take a cable car to admire its ancient architecture and panoramic views. Later, visit the Summer Palace, an imperial garden featuring serene Kunming Lake, towering Longevity Hill and the Long Corridor. Discover China’s rich history and architectural beauty as you walk through these two classic sites in one day
Private Guided Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
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Jinshanling Great Wall Experience With locals' Unique Spot
Explore the amazing less crowded section of Jinshanling Great wall with round-trip transfe rservice,Hiking different parts of the Great Wall by hiking, Explore the amazing historical site at your personal pace
Jinshanling Great Wall Experience With locals' Unique Spot
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Beijing Tour Reviews
Dully K.
“Enjoy being educated by top notch guide”
If you want to profit from your visit to Beijing by learning much while saving time, then you really must hire Clare as your guide. Here’s why we fell in love with Clare: 1. Always arrived a few minutes early 2. We asked millions of questions, Clare provided educated, interesting answers to all, adding “spicy” stories 3. Clare learns fast your interests, thus focuses on information that you wish to enquire, while skipping places with little significance 4. Clare’s has so many interesting stories, that she can make everything fascinating. 5. Extremely considerate 6. Helpful beyond her contract, offering help when required. In short: the perfect guide for anything Beijing. She is someone I’d be happy to call a friend.
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Clare Z.
Hi dear Dully, Your beautiful comments absolutely made my day. It has been such a great joy guiding you through Beijing, listening to all your questions, and sharing those vivid historical stories along the way. Likewise, I’ve learned so much from you both. Bobby is incredibly gentlemanly. You are so lucky to have such a great husband. I could truly sense the mutual respect and sincere love that you share. All the best Clare
Dully K.
“The best guide”
The best guide you can dream of! Knowledgeable , considerate, lots of fascinating stories. We enjoyed every minute, and came out richer.
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Clare Z.
Hi dear Dully and Boby, Thank you very much for the wonderful five-star review! It was my great honor to guide you and your wife around Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. You are both extremely friendly, gentle, and have a deep love for Chinese history and traditional culture. I really enjoyed our time together. Wish you all the best!
Eng chye N.
“Visited Beijing for first time and booked a 2-day guided tour with GoWithGuide. Our English speaking guide was Clare Z.”
Clare Z is a very experienced and knowledgeable guide for Beijing. She is conversant with English language. The itinerary was well planned and included 2 interesting lunch spots. The restaurants chosen were great and reasonably priced. The historical commentaries at icon sites (Forbidden Palace etc) added great insights for me. Clare took great care of us through the trip. Example when my Hp was low on battery, she went to rent portable charger for me. What is more commendable even after our tour ended and we had issues with another local travel operator, she took her personal time to assist in successfully helping us get our refund. We are lucky to have her as our guide and our first visit was so much more enjoyable. I rate her 5 / 5. 4 April 2026.
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Clare Z.
Hi NG, Your sweet review truly warmed my heart! It was a lovely experience showing you the beauty and history of Beijing, and I’m happy the two lunch spots met your expectations. Thank you for recognizing my work. Wish you happy travels forever, and hope to see you in Beijing again someday. Clare
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