Old Beijing & Modern Beijing Adventure Day Out

OLD BEIJING & MODERN BEIJING / A DAY OF ADVENTURE

Old Beijing. Modern Beijing.

One glorious day in the capital.

Historic lanes. Bold skylines. Everyday Beijing. Thoughtfully hosted, with a few lovely extras.

AM / OLD LANES. LOCAL LIFE.

PM / MODERN PERSPECTIVES.

Approx. 9½ hours Plus time between stops

Two 3-hour rides Old Beijing + Modern Beijing

1–8 guests Coffee to evening drinks

THE CAPITAL, IN ALL ITS CONTRASTS.

Centuries of history. A city full of life.

Spend a glorious day discovering the heart of China’s capital, where courtyard lanes and daily neighbourhood life sit alongside the bold architecture of a modern megacity. Our Old Beijing & Modern Beijing rides come together with extra corners to explore and time to take it all in.

Big discoveries. Little indulgences. A day to remember.

FROM FIRST SIP TO LAST TOAST

Your Old Beijing & Modern Beijing day.

01 / COFFEE & HELLOS

A good start

30 minutes

Start with a morning coffee, meet your host and ease into the adventure ahead.

02 / THE MORNING RIDE

Old Beijing, through local eyes

Approx. 3 hours · 8.7 km

Follow us into hidden hutong alleys, lively markets and neighbourhood spots where daily life thrives. We share the stories, favourite bites and local connections that bring Beijing’s history and culture to life—with a chance to try a traditional local game along the way.

2 street food stops + soft drinks

Hidden lanes, markets & a traditional game

Your choice: bicycle or electric scooter

03 / PAUSE & REFUEL

Lunch, at leisure

1 hour

Pull up a chair, rest your legs and enjoy a proper lunch break before the city changes pace.

04 / THE AFTERNOON RIDE

A capital with a bold new side

Approx. 3 hours · 18 km

Pedal into the CBD and discover futuristic architecture, creative spaces and the neighbourhoods where Beijing lives, works and plays. From the striking CCTV Headquarters to Galaxy SOHO and Parkview Green, we share the stories of a capital still evolving—with room for curiosity and unexpected discoveries.

Local snacks + soft drinks

CBD, skyline views & landmark architecture

By bicycle for everyone

Landmarks may vary as we adapt the route on the day.

05 / A LITTLE WELL-EARNED LUXURY

Feet up. Switch off.

1 hour

Settle in for a relaxing foot massage. After a day of exploring, this is the part your legs will thank you for.

06 / ONE LAST STOP… OR NOT

A toast to the day

1 hour with our team

Finish with an evening drink at a craft brewery or cocktail bar. Our team stays for an hour; you’re welcome to stay on and make a night of it.

Timings are approximate. The experiences total around 9½ hours; allow additional time for moving between stops.

THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE THE DAY

Adventure, with a little indulgence.

The city is the main event. These are the lovely extras that make it a day out to savour.

A coffee to begin

A relaxed start, good company and a moment to look forward to the day.

An hour to unwind

A soothing foot massage after exploring both sides of the capital.

A well-deserved cheers

A craft beer or cocktail with our team to round off the adventure.

Your day, captured

Photos taken by your guide along the way, included as a memento of your Beijing adventure.

SAME ADVENTURE. YOUR MORNING PACE.

How will youride the hutongs?

Choose your wheels for old Beijing. In the afternoon, everyone explores by bicycle.

OPTION 01

Bicycle all day

Pedal through both sides of Beijing for the full cycling adventure.

Base group price

AM · Bicycle → PM · Bicycle

OPTION 02

Scooter, then cycle

Explore the hutongs by electric scooter, then switch to a bicycle after lunch.

+¥100 per scooter rider

AM · Electric scooter → PM · Bicycle

Both options feature approximately three hours of exploring in the morning and three in the afternoon.

YOUR GROUP. YOUR DAY OUT.

A full day, priced together.

DRAFT PRICING

For groups of 1–8 guests. Prices below are the total for your group with bicycles for both rides.

Hutong scooter upgrade

+¥100 per scooter rider

Choose an electric scooter for the morning hutong experience. Add this to your group’s base price for each person using a scooter.

For example, 4 scooter riders add ¥400 to the group total.

Your total is the base group price plus the scooter upgrade for each guest choosing an electric scooter in the hutongs. The afternoon ride is by bicycle for everyone.

Indicative prices for now. Final rates and what is included will be confirmed before booking.

BETTER TOGETHER

Your company could unlock partner pricing

You may already have access to preferred rates through your company or organisation.

Not a partner yet? Introduce us to your team and we’ll help explore a partnership.

An introduction to share with your company

Hi team,I came across Our Beijing’s A Day of Adventure experiences—hosted days exploring the city, with thoughtful extras like coffee, a foot massage, evening drinks and photos from the guide. Could we explore a company partnership so colleagues can access partner pricing? The Old Beijing & Modern Beijing Adventure Day Out looks like a great place to start. Would you be the right person to connect with Our Beijing, or could you point me towards the right team? The Our Beijing team can be reached at hello@our-beijing.com.

PART OF OUR A DAY OF ADVENTURE COLLECTION

Old Beijing. New perspectives. One glorious day. Beautifully taken care of.

Explore Old Beijing & Modern Beijing through the history, ambition and everyday life that make the capital so impressive. From your first coffee to a well-deserved beer or cocktail, we add the thoughtful touches that make a full day of discovery feel special—with photos from your guide to bring it all home.

Looking for a shorter adventure? Explore The Hutong Experience or our Modern Beijing ride.

Visiting Beijing for work? Explore our Business Travellers adventures for shorter outings around meetings, venue workshops and full-day escapes.