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Improved and Discounted Beijing Tours from The China Guide

2009-12-17 21:15 862

BEIJING, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- The China Guide has renovated and updated its no-shopping Beijing city tour itineraries to include more hands-on cultural experiences for travelers. The China Guide (http://www.TheChinaGuide.com ) is based in Beijing and has extensive experience in providing unique tours of the city, following a standard of high quality and keeping up with current trends and traveler interests. Their Beijing itineraries have been re-designed to be more economical for the current environment as well as provide a more local feel.

All of the Beijing city itineraries now include new options, with the most popular being a hutong tour with lunch in a family home. Guests will be taken for a cycle rickshaw ride through Beijing's historical alleyways to see traditional homes, architecture and lifestyle. This will be followed by a visit to the top of the Drum Tower for great views of the surrounding neighborhoods and Houhai lake district. A home cooked lunch is enjoyed in a traditional family home prepared by the family host. Visitors will have the opportunity to interact with the family, learning about their traditions and dine on delicious local cuisine. As a bonus, visitors will also practice the art of dumpling making (jiaozi) before enjoying them as part of their lunch.

"While all tour companies take guests to the major sites, we are concentrating on the details, putting in fine touches that allow the visitor to connect with people and culture in such a large and populated place. Having run the tour business in China for many years and having had countless visitors of our own from abroad, we know what they enjoy the most. It's as much about people as the place. Giving visitors the chance to connect with local Chinese in an intimate setting is very satisfying," says Peter Danford, Owner and Operator of The China Guide.

The China Guide's re-designed itineraries will also include an evening of shopping at the infamous Silk Street Market (Xiu Shui). Not a commission factory shop, this popular tourist market is a favorite for visitors to haggle in the thousand plus stalls for clothing, souvenirs, electronics and various goods. Surrounded by western and Chinese restaurants, visitors can stroll the area and find their own dinner. "This is the most popular place for tourists to shop so it's a natural decision to include a stop here. Open into the evening hours, it's a great way to relax at the end of a day of sightseeing and mix dinner with shopping," adds Danford.

Most importantly, The China Guide has lowered the pricing for Beijing itineraries without sacrificing the service or quality. Danford says that "In the past year, travelers have been more budget conscious and we want to make sure our tour prices reflect the economic situation. By making a few adjustments we have not only lowered the price but added some great new options. We have both economy and deluxe tour options so that everyone can find something suitable to match their travel budget."

For a selection of Beijing city itineraries, visit: http//:www.TheChinaGuide.com

The China Guide

The China Guide, http://www.TheChinaGuide.com , is a Beijing based travel agency, American owned and operated. Specializing in western-style service and quality with hassle free web bookings, they work with clients to customize tours that match their travel style. Operating only in China, they have up to date knowledge and offer exciting experiences for travelers including their famous Sleep on the Great Wall tour. The China Guide avoids the common factory shopping stops that are not reflective of the true China.

Source: The China Guide
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