25 Nov 2019
My tour guide, Linda, was great! She asked if I was ready to walk...and we did! We covered roughly 7 miles from 8am-4pm when my tour concluded. Linda was able to show me all the highlights of Tiananmen square, Forbidden City, Bell/Drum Towers, Hutongs - Dongjiaomin Lane among others, and a stopover at a local restaurant for lunch. A local bus and quick subway ride in Beijing complimented the experience to give me a little taste of local life. Linda provided just enough history without being boring and knew where good spots were for photos along the way. I'd definitely recommend the tour if you have the full day and can handle the walk. I will certainly contact Linda again when I return to Beijing in the future.