Sample walk · Beijing
Beijing: Where China's Imperial Past Comes Alive
For centuries, emperors ruled from Beijing — you can still feel it in the vermilion walls, golden roofs and grand courtyards. Yet around the corner, quiet hutong lanes hold neighbors chatting over tea.
A private live tour on Zoom, led by a real local English-speaking guide in Beijing. You join from home with family and friends — no travel required.
Imagine exploring Beijing with your own local guide.
Walk through historic streets, discover the stories behind the imperial landmarks, and ask your guide about the everyday life of modern Beijing. Your guide is there in the city, live on Zoom — ask questions and explore together at your own pace.
Invite your family to join from their own homes and discover Beijing together.
What you'll discover
These highlights come from the recorded sample walk. Your own private walk is led by your guide, so your real walk may be different.
Walking the emperors' courtyards
Palace gates, courtyards and roofs once reserved for emperors.
Lanes where neighbors chat over tea
Narrow old alleys where families have lived for generations.
Quiet temples, peaceful gardens
Peaceful places of worship, reflection and beauty.
How dynasties rose and fell
Hear how Beijing shaped China's history.
You can ask Joy, our sample-walk AI host, questions about this walk — type your questions, or turn on your microphone to talk with her out loud. Joy hosts the recorded samples only — your own tour is led live by a real local guide in China.