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Joined 2026
David Z.
5.00 / 5
(1 reviews)
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6 hours on average
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2 days ago
About Tour Guide David Z.
I am a full-time Beijing-licensed tour guide and driver since 2004. I was born and raised in Beijing, and as a local, I know my city—my hometown—very well. I love history and culture, and I love to show you the historical, cultural, fascinating, and modern sides of Beijing. I have met tens of thousands of visitors from over 150 countries across the globe in the past 20+ years. I am familiar with many different cultures, and I deeply understand what guests like to do and how much they can enjoy and engage in. I am flexible, warm-hearted, patient, and professional.
I am willing to be your guide and driver in Beijing.
Important
I can work every day except Chinese New Year time!
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
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Art, Culture, & Historical
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Day Trip
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Beijing
8 hours
The Great Wall of Mutianyu
the Great Wall is the most highlight tourist site of Beijing , Mutianyu is the less busy section. It is located northeast Beijing about 80 kilometers( 50 miles) and it takes about 1.5 hours drive in a good driving condition. go with David tours you will have a VIP path to drive you to the top parking, avoid shuttle bus we can reach the entrance quickly, go up and down by cable car, or go up by chairlift and slide down by tobaggon, the tobaggon is the most fun part after the Great Wall hiking.
The Great Wall of Mutianyu
FROM$200/ per group
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Beijing
4 hours
The Forbidden City in-depth tour and Jingshan park bird eye view
The Forbidden City lies in the center of Beijing, built from 1406 to 1420. It served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the world’s largest well-preserved ancient wooden palace complex. With grand layouts, red walls and golden roofs, it shows the highest level of ancient Chinese architecture. It also collects countless precious cultural relics. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a precious symbol of Chinese history and traditional culture.
The Forbidden City in-depth tour and Jingshan park bird eye view
FROM$180/ per group
Reviews
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Carlos S.
5 / 5
Jun 27, 2026
“Great guide”
David was great. He answered all our strange questions. We learned so much. He totally adapted to our wishes and limitations and went beyond what I expected from a professional guide. Totally recommend.
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David Z.
Hi Dear Carlos Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It means a lot for me. I am so delighted I am able to answer your questions and tailor the trip perfectly to your needs. Enjoy your time in China. I will constantly keep high level service for all our future clients David
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