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April Z.

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Beijing (Living)

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Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English (Native)

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10 hours on average

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About Tour Guide April Z.

Having lived in Beijing for two decades, I've witnessed firsthand its most incredible transformation. As a former videographer, I spent years capturing Beijing's stories through the lens. Now as a guide, I've become a storyteller, sharing all the hidden bits tucked away in corners that you'd never find in any guidebook.

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Beijing Walking Tour: The Central Axis, Hidden Gardens in Hutongs, and a Taste of Mahjong

Trust me, there is no better way to fall in love with Beijing than WALKING! Especially along its Central Axis—the spine that reshaped the city over 800 years ago. This tour can be your layover trip, opening a door to this vast country in just a few hours. Or it can fill the gaps between tourist sights. From cityscapes to nature, daily life, history, and best of all, the famously entertaining—Mahjong! The details will create memories far more unforgettable than any AI could ever generate!

Beijing Walking Tour: The Central Axis, Hidden Gardens in Hutongs, and a Taste of Mahjong

FROM$150/ per group

Beijing

6 hours

Beijing Walking Tour: The Central Axis, Hidden Gardens in Hutongs, and a Taste of Mahjong

Trust me, there is no better way to fall in love with Beijing than WALKING! Especially along its Central Axis—the spine that reshaped the city over 800 years ago. This tour can be your layover trip, opening a door to this vast country in just a few hours. Or it can fill the gaps between tourist sights. From cityscapes to nature, daily life, history, and best of all, the famously entertaining—Mahjong! The details will create memories far more unforgettable than any AI could ever generate!

Beijing Walking Tour: The Central Axis, Hidden Gardens in Hutongs, and a Taste of Mahjong

FROM$150/ per group

April Z.

Date

People

Available Areas

Beijing (Living)

Languages

Chinese (Simplified) (Native), English (Native)

Response Time

10 hours on average

Availability Updated

1 day ago

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