Private tour in Beijing Molly C
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Hi there, welcome to Molly’s channel! I’m Molly, your friend from China. I’ve been living in Beijing for nearly 20 years. This 3,000-year-old city holds a profound and intricate cultural charm that has always captivated me, and I’d love to share that same feeling with you. For almost 10 years, I worked as a product manager. It was a career that paid well, but as I gained more life experience, I realized I wanted to follow my true passions. I love traveling… I love history… I love discovering new things… and I love exchanging ideas with people from different cultures. That’s why, in 2024, while still working full-time, I earned my national English tour guide license. And in 2025, I officially transitioned to being a full-time English-speaking tour guide and a full-time travel product designer. My decade of experience as a product manager gave me strong skills in understanding user needs and designing experiences. On top of that, I’m also a passionate traveler myself. I’ve visited 16 countries and explored every single province of China, which allows me to truly understand your needs and challenges while traveling. Because of this background, I can confidently say that my tours and itineraries are 100% unique. Every tour is carefully designed in both content and delivery to be authentic and engaging. E.G., the Forbidden City you’ll see with me will never be the same as what you experience with anyone else^ ^ I believe that many travel destinations in our lives are “once-in-a-lifetime.” That’s why I don’t like rushed, checklist-style sightseeing. Instead, I want to accompany you in feeling the city, feeling its cultural roots and modern vitality, and in exploring the city, exploring its food, fun, and authentic local life. Although I became a full-time tour guide not too long, I hold double bachelor’s degrees in Communication and History. I’ve always loved reading history, and I enjoy weaving stories from China’s long past—whether brilliant, glorious, or absurd—into my tours, bringing them alive for you along the way. Join me, let me be your insider in Beijing!
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If this is your first time to Beijing, Forbidden City is your first must-go! If this is your second or more times to Beijing, Forbidden City is also a magic place you can visit several times. Did you know this world’s largest imperial palace was born from a palace coup? Over 600 years, it silently witnessed countless pivotal moments in Chinese history. Curious to uncover its secrets and hear more incredible stories? Join me! I'm Molly, a licensed English-speaking guide with a deep passion for Chinese culture and history. I’ll reveal the palace’s hidden secrets through four fascinating themes: *Architecture: Discover imperial symbolism in ancient designs *Philosophy: Explore the Yin-Yang and Five Elements theory *History: Follow the 1420–1912 timeline through key events *Culture: Learn about ancient religions and sacrificial rituals I've designed an interactive experience to explore the palace in a fun, memorable way. You must never played before. I promise it’ll be a journey you’ll never forget!
We meet at Donghua Gate. - Meridian Gate Walk to the entrance(Meridian Gate). Enjoy the scenery on the way; Focus on the overview of the Forbidden City and Ming&Qing History - Three Main Halls Go through the Meridian Gate, we will deeply explore the most important part(1.5-2 hours) Focus on ancient architecture and national ritual system - Living Quarters Explore the residence of imperial members(1-1.5 hours) Focus on palace secret stories - Imperial Garden Feel the atmosphere of imperial members' relaxation. Enjoy the different styles of the Forbidden City(15-25 mins) - Exit at Shenwu Gate Note: 7+ days ahead: I book online. Within 7 days: we buy on-site. If you have more needs, message me, we can discuss how to customize your tour.
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Usually, we will meet at Donghua Gate directly. Of course, if you'd like we pick you up at your hotel, definitely welcome, please let me know. I'll provide it as an extra service. Then we will go to destination by car/van or subway.
Beijing, Beijing, China
Usually, we will meet at Donghua Gate. If you go there by taxi, you can fill in '东华门' in Chinese. If you go there by subway, you can take Line8 and get off at Jinyuhutong Station. After exiting C exit, walk along Donganmen Ave. and Donghuamen St. At the end of the street, you will see Donghua Gate. Of course, if you'd like we pick you up at your hotel, definitely welcome, please let me know. I'll provide it as an extra service. Then we will go to destination by car/van or subway.
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