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History and Culture Tour, Beijing

Beijing, Beijing Shi, China

  • Self-guided
  • About 3 h
  • Works in your browser
  • By Peking International Youth Hostel
A$3One-off · no account · no subscription
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  • Start whenever you like, at your own pace
History and Culture Tour
History and Culture Tour, photo 2
Length
About 3 h
Stops
4
Route
1.9 km
Starts at
Peking International Youth Hostel
Price
A$3, one-off

About this tour

“History and Culture Tour” is a self-guided walking tour in Beijing, China, made by Peking International Youth Hostel. It takes about 3 hours, costs a one-off A$3 to unlock and runs in your phone’s browser with a live map, so you can start whenever you like. No app or account needed.

Step back in time to uncover the stories of imperial and modern Beijing, all hidden within the city's ancient hutongs. This tour takes you from the quiet courtyard of a literary giant to the monumental towers that once dictated the rhythm of daily life. You'll discover the architectural and cultural legacy that shaped the capital for over 700 years.

Where it starts

The tour starts at Peking International Youth Hostel in Beijing and covers about 1.9 km on foot. The map on your phone takes you there, then on from stop to stop.

Open the start point in Google Maps

What you’ll see

  • Former Residence of Mao Dun
  • Bell and Drum Towers
  • Peking International Youth Hostel

What you get

  • A live map that leads you from stop to stop
  • Stories and photos at every stop, written by Peking International Youth Hostel
  • Freedom to pause, skip ahead or finish another day
  • Nothing to install: it runs in your phone’s browser
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