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Beijing Private Tours

Beijing with Oriental Culture Travel: a private trip designed around you, with your own car and driver, a licensed guide who speaks Arabic or English, halal meals on request and time for prayer. Highlights include the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and Peking duck.

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Beijing at a glance

Best time to visit
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Arrive at
Beijing Capital (PEK) / Daxing (PKX)
Guides
Private licensed guide in Arabic or English
Booking
Free tailor-made quote within 24 hours; no deposit, 80% paid on arrival and 20% when the trip ends

Halal food and mosques

Beijing has a large Hui Muslim community, and Niujie, home to the city's oldest mosque, is lined with halal bakeries and lamb restaurants. Halal hot pot and roast duck are easy to find, and your guide can point out the green halal (清真) signs.

What to see and do in Beijing

Beijing

Seven hundred years of emperors, on one straight line

The Great Wall 长城

“Until you reach the Great Wall, you are no true hero.”

— Mao Zedong, from the poem “Qingpingle · Mount Liupan”, 1935

Walk the ramparts at Mutianyu or Jinshanling as the sun drops behind the ridges.

Temple of Heaven 天坛

Ming and Qing emperors came to this triple blue roof to pray for a good harvest.

Qianmen 前门

The old front gate of the city, and its oldest food street. Peking duck has been roasted here since 1864.

Peking duck

Lacquered skin, carved at the table, rolled in thin pancakes.

Peking opera: every colour is a character

红 Red Loyal and upright

黑 Black Integrity and fairness

白 White Cunning and scheming

蓝 Blue Bold and resolute

Tiananmen 天安门

The front door of the imperial city, and the start of the walk into the palace.

The Forbidden City 故宫

Twenty-four emperors ruled from here, behind walls no commoner could cross.

Meridian Gate The southern gate. Five arches; the centre one was for the emperor.

Hall of Supreme Harmony The largest hall, where emperors were enthroned.

Corner tower and moat

Golden roofs Yellow glazed tiles were reserved for the emperor.

Ten guardians on the eaves

Dress the part

A hanfu photoshoot in the Forbidden City: costume, styling and a photographer, arranged for you.

Jingshan 景山

Climb for ten minutes and the whole palace lies below you, roof after roof down the central axis.

Drum and Bell Towers 钟鼓楼

The towers once kept the city's time. Around them, hutong lanes and courtyard homes.

Hutong mornings: birdcages in the trees, cards on the step.

The emperor's summer

Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill

Summer Palace 颐和园

Row across Kunming Lake to the Seventeen-Arch Bridge. Near the winter solstice, the sunset fills its arches with gold.

Jingshan
Jingshan
The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven
Peking duck
Peking duck
Tiananmen
Tiananmen
Tiananmen
Tiananmen
Meridian Gate
Meridian Gate
Hall of Supreme Harmony
Hall of Supreme Harmony

Beijing travel questions

Can we have an Arabic-speaking guide in Beijing?

Yes. We arrange a private, licensed guide who speaks Arabic or English for your whole stay in Beijing, with your own car and driver.

Is halal food easy to find in Beijing?

Beijing has a large Hui Muslim community, and Niujie, home to the city's oldest mosque, is lined with halal bakeries and lamb restaurants. Halal hot pot and roast duck are easy to find, and your guide can point out the green halal (清真) signs.

When is the best time to visit Beijing?

The most comfortable months are Apr–May, Sep–Oct. We plan around the weather, Chinese holidays and crowds so you see Beijing at its best in any season.

Which airport do I fly into for Beijing?

Beijing Capital (PEK) / Daxing (PKX). Your driver meets you at arrivals; airport transfers are included.

How do I book a private trip to Beijing?

Message us on WhatsApp at +971 50 465 8408. We design the trip around you and send a free quote within 24 hours. No deposit: you pay 80% on arrival and 20% when the trip ends.

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More destinations in China

Shanghai · Xi'an · Hangzhou · Guangzhou · Chengdu · Chongqing · Guilin & Yangshuo · Zhangjiajie · Yunnan

Travel guides

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Tailor-made China journeys, rooted in culture

China, beyond the guidebook.

Snow peaks in Yunnan, stone pillars in Zhangjiajie, the Li River in Guilin. Private, tailor-made journeys with your own car and licensed local guides, for travellers who want more than the big cities.

  • Private car & licensed guidesJust your group, every day
  • Multilingual guidesArabic-speaking guides available
  • Halal meals on requestPrayer-friendly schedules
  • Free quote in 24 hoursReply on WhatsApp within the hour
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Tap “Add to my enquiry” on any place you like, then message us. We design the rest privately for you.

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Private, simple, and clear before you pay

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Your languageLicensed local guides who speak your language
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One contactOne trip designer on WhatsApp, before and during your journey
Our promise

No deposit. Everything arranged.

Every private trip includes all of this. You pay nothing before you arrive.

  • No deposit, free cancellationPay 80% when you arrive and 20% when your trip ends. Cancel free any time before you arrive.
  • Flexible all the wayPlans change? End your trip early and get a refund for the days you don't use.
  • 24/7 support, 30-minute responseA real person on WhatsApp day and night. Any concern is answered within 30 minutes.
  • Airport pick-upMet at arrivals and taken to departures, in every city.
  • Your choice of carPrivate car and driver: sedan, business MPV or minibus.
  • Hotels you pickChoose from our hand-picked hotel list.
  • Meals your wayWe arrange them, halal on request, or you dine on your own.
  • Multilingual guidesLicensed local guides who speak your language.
  • A gift for everyoneA local keepsake for every traveller.
  • Free photographyWe photograph your journey, free of charge.

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Free itinerary

Send us your dates. Get a private route in 24 hours.

No payment and no commitment. A real trip designer replies on WhatsApp, usually within the hour.

FAQ

Your questions, answered

Who operates the tours in China?

All ground services are delivered by licensed partner travel agencies in China, with licensed local guides. We design your journey and stay your single point of contact from first message to flight home.

How much does a journey cost?

Every journey is private, so the price depends on your dates, group size, hotel level and route. Send us your plan and we quote within 24 hours. There is no deposit: you pay 80% when you arrive and 20% when your trip ends.

Is this a good choice for a first trip to China?

Yes. Our journeys are designed with first-time visitors in mind. A private car and local guide handle the language, tickets and transfers, so you can go beyond the big cities without the stress.

Will my phone, WhatsApp and Google work?

Many foreign apps are restricted in mainland China. We arrange an international roaming eSIM or local SIM so WhatsApp and maps keep working, and your guide is always reachable.

How does payment work?

Simple: no deposit. You pay 80% once you have arrived in China and the last 20% when your trip ends. Cancelling before you arrive is free.

Can I end my trip early?

Yes, at any time. We refund the days you don't use, less a small 20% fee on those days only. If the reason is on our side, there is no fee at all.

What is included?

Airport pick-up and drop-off, a private car and driver (you choose the vehicle), hotels from our hand-picked list, licensed multilingual guides, meals arranged by us or on your own, 24/7 support, a local gift for every traveller and free photography.

Can I have an Arabic-speaking guide?

Yes. We arrange Arabic-speaking guides, and our team answers in Arabic on WhatsApp.

How far ahead should I book?

Four to eight weeks is ideal. Chinese public holidays (early October and Chinese New Year) need more notice because hotels, trains and mountain cable cars get busy.

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