Beijing bike tours

Imperial Beijing by bike

What you’ll do

3 Hours 1-10+

For curious travellers who want to explore the imperial heart of Beijing.

We ride down the ancient central axis to discover how this city was designed — not just as a place to live, but as the symbolic centre of an empire. The grand gates, ancient temples, and ceremonial routes all tell the story of how Beijing became the capital we see today.

But this isn’t a history lecture.

It’s an experience of movement through the spaces where history happened — riding the same axis that emperors once travelled, exploring temples still used today, and weaving between imperial landmarks and the everyday life that now surrounds them.

Like all our experiences, the journey flows naturally. We have our key spots to check out, share stories both personal & those of Beijing, and allow the city itself to shape the adventure. As each day is unique, so could this day as perhaps we cater the route towards some of your preferences or perhaps we

What you’ll experience 🏯⚡

🚲 Ride through Beijing’s historic imperial district by bicycle or electric scooter
🏯 Explore temple streets, ceremonial avenues, and imperial landmarks
📜 Discover how Beijing was designed as the centre of an empire
🌳 Move through a mix of grand spaces, hidden corners, and living neighbourhoods
🍵 Pause along the way for tea, coffee, or a local drink if the moment feels right
🎲 Share stories, surprising facts, and small details that bring the city to life


How the experience flows

We follow a thoughtfully designed route through the imperial heart of Beijing — weaving between some of the city’s most important historical sites while also exploring the neighbourhoods that surround them.

The exact route often changes slightly depending on the day, the season, and what feels interesting in the moment. Beijing is always moving, and we like to move with it.

This balance of structure and flow keeps the experience relaxed, personal, and alive.

If there are particular places or stories you’re curious about, let us know and we’ll see how they might fit into the adventure.


Why it hits different ⚡

  • Created by people who live here and ride these streets every day
  • Focused on experiencing Beijing, not rushing through it
  • A balance of meaningful history and everyday life
  • Designed to feel relaxed, curious, and human
  • A chance to see the imperial city in motion rather than from a distance

Who it’s for

  • Travellers curious about how Beijing became the capital of China
  • People who enjoy exploring cities by moving through them
  • Those who want history to feel alive rather than scripted
  • Explorers who enjoy discovering the stories behind places
  • Anyone who believes the best way to understand a city is to spend time inside it

Who it’s not for

We respect that everyone travels differently and makes their own choices.
In the same way, we respect the time, care, and passion our team puts into what we do.
We’re a small, family-run company sharing Beijing in our own way — guided by curiosity, relationships, and genuine love for the city rather than following standard formulas.

This experience may not be the right fit if:

  • You’re looking for the cheapest option
  • You want a rigid, scripted tour
  • Fast-paced sightseeing is your priority
  • You prefer ticking landmarks off a list

Details

Meeting location
Beixinqiao

Duration
3 hours.

Group size
1-15

Prices:
Bicycle up to 15 riders
Standard Price = 500 CNY per person
Our Beijing Partner Price = 400 CNY per person

Per Electric Scooter up to 10 riders
Standard Price = 600 CNY per person
Our Beijing Partner Price = 480 CNY per person

It’s possible to mix groups with some on bicycle & some on electric scooter

Group size & privacy
Bookings with fewer than 5 people may be opened for other adventurers to join.

To guarantee a private experience, simply cover the minimum of 5 people.

Partner Price
You might qualify for partner pricing!
How to get Our Beijing Partner Prices

What’s Included

Food stops
There will be a chance to have a couple street foods along the ride

Drinks to stay refreshed
Soft drinks

Your chariot
Bicycle or Electric Scooter

Add-ons

Craft beers & other alcoholic drinks
Price: Pay as you go

Coffee
Price: Pay as you go

Are you a coffee lover?
Take some beans home from Yunnan in South West China – We have sourced our own beans – Cloud Coffee


Our customers reviews

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I went on a Wild Wall hike in April led by Dom from Our Beijing and it was amazing! I organized the hike because my brother was visiting Beijing and really wanted to see the Great Wall and not just […]

Emmet

U.S.A.

Happy kids, happy parents!

Dom taught a group of my daughter’s middle school-aged friends and their parents how to make jian bing over the CNY holiday. It is a fun mid-day activity that sets you up with a full belly and the know-how for […]

Jessica

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A must do tour

A fab tour! Well organised and incredibly easy for the new bike drivers. Dominic was knowledgeable and fun with patience to listen to all the children’s stories and replied to all their questions. We are now applying all the knowledge […]

Sara

Spain

Super way to see Old Beijing

I really enjoyed this experience! Dom was a great, knowledgeable host who helped us navigate the hutongs safely. We would have never seen some of the things we did under our own steam and were grateful to have seen this […]

Rose

Kuala Lumpur

Great experience

Dom and his team have that great ability to make anything from a hutong tour or visit to the great wall both fun and informative. We headed out to the great wall in Gubeikou – a stunning section of the […]

Philippe

France

Incredible Journey

This has definitely been my favorite experience and adventure in China! It is a very unique, fun, enlightening, and enjoyable way to learn about the culture here in China. The beauty that you will see in the Hutongs is incredible! […]

Kjirsten

Ireland

Great with kids, highlight of our trip to Beijing!

Best of our stay in Beijing. We had 3 ebikes, one had a little child seat in front, which was perfect for our 4 years old daughter. My son, 14 could go on the ebike by himself. Our guide totally […]

Hanneke

Netherlands

The perfect end to our Beijing holiday

This E-Bike tour around the Hutongs ended up being my favourite activity I did while I visiting Beijing. Dom our tour guide couldn’t have been better, he was super friendly and chatty. He made us feel super comfortable when it […]

Louisa

Glasgow

An Amazing Wild Wall Hike!

I went on a Wild Wall hike in April led by Dom from Our Beijing and it was amazing! I organized the hike because my brother was visiting Beijing and really wanted to see the Great Wall and not just […]

Emmet

U.S.A.

Happy kids, happy parents!

Dom taught a group of my daughter’s middle school-aged friends and their parents how to make jian bing over the CNY holiday. It is a fun mid-day activity that sets you up with a full belly and the know-how for […]

Jessica

Amman

A must do tour

A fab tour! Well organised and incredibly easy for the new bike drivers. Dominic was knowledgeable and fun with patience to listen to all the children’s stories and replied to all their questions. We are now applying all the knowledge […]

Sara

Spain

Super way to see Old Beijing

I really enjoyed this experience! Dom was a great, knowledgeable host who helped us navigate the hutongs safely. We would have never seen some of the things we did under our own steam and were grateful to have seen this […]

Rose

Kuala Lumpur

Great experience

Dom and his team have that great ability to make anything from a hutong tour or visit to the great wall both fun and informative. We headed out to the great wall in Gubeikou – a stunning section of the […]

Philippe

France

Incredible Journey

This has definitely been my favorite experience and adventure in China! It is a very unique, fun, enlightening, and enjoyable way to learn about the culture here in China. The beauty that you will see in the Hutongs is incredible! […]

Kjirsten

Ireland

Great with kids, highlight of our trip to Beijing!

Best of our stay in Beijing. We had 3 ebikes, one had a little child seat in front, which was perfect for our 4 years old daughter. My son, 14 could go on the ebike by himself. Our guide totally […]

Hanneke

Netherlands

The perfect end to our Beijing holiday

This E-Bike tour around the Hutongs ended up being my favourite activity I did while I visiting Beijing. Dom our tour guide couldn’t have been better, he was super friendly and chatty. He made us feel super comfortable when it […]

Louisa

Glasgow

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