Private tour in Beijing Cathy Z

Two-Day Classic Beijing Highlights Tour

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Cathy Z.

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Hi , welcome join in Cathy's private tour , have a comfortable and pleasant tour at Beijing ! My name is Cathy , a native Beijinger , was born at suburb area of Beijing . I got my English guide certificate at 2008 , which is olympic time from beijing . This is my 14 years of guiding job. I am graduated from UIBE (University of International Business Economic) college, major in history of china and English subject . For this reason, when graduated , I start english guide job for my creer till now . Between the ten years , I worked for the largest tour company at Beijing around 8 years , and got twice of top ten guide from china , ( 2012 , got top 2 guide prize from china ; 2015 got top 5 guide ---Beijing , Xi'an , shanghai , Guilin and Hong Kong),as well as my tour was abroad-cast on CCTV-1 at 2017. If you are finding a professional & experienced english guide , I am the great choice ! My personal personality is bubbly , humor , energetic , enthusiastic . Try my best , do my best , enjoying a comfortable & flexible , happy & satisfied tour with Cathy ! 1. Top attractions : According to your timing at beijing , experience all the top attractions such as Tiananmen square , Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven , Mutianyu Greatwall , Hutong rickshaw tour , Summer Palace , Panda gallery at zoo , Lama Temple , Confucius Temple & Imperial college . As well as other less touristy main attractions like Jingshan park , Beihai park , 798 Art District , Nanluoguxiang street, Drum Tower, also local market Hongqiao market , silk street etc. In addition, explore amazing museums, such as : National Museum of China , National Arts and Crafts Museum , Tibetan Culture Museum , Beijing Art Fine Academy , Former Residence of Artist Qi Bai Shi are the new feature of the multi-day tours. Moreover, if you have enough time in Beijing, you may have chance experience some special culture class , such as Beijing Dumplings Cooking class , Tai Chi class , Calligraphy writing , Peking Opera Mask painting , and other special experience courses. 2: Tour transportation : We have very professional driver and car team , with safe and polite driver , who works for tourism over 10 years , with clean, comfortable, air-conditioned car service . Experience good car service . For 1-2 people , use VW passat(5 seats ) business car ; For 3- 4 people , use Buick GL8 business car ( 7 seats ) ; For 5-9 people use Ford or Kowloon ( 15 -18 seats ) business car . Besed on your needs , we can extra arrange Beijing Capital Airport / Da Xing Airport pickup and drop-off , Tianjin International Cruise Home Port to Beijing city hotels pickup and drop-off services . 3. Food experience : Sample all local food , such as Beijing famous roast duck, authentic Beijing cuisine, Xinjiang cuisine, dumplings, noodles, dimsum for lunch etc . 4. Evening shows : Kong Fu show , Acrobatic show , Golden Mask Dynasty Water show , Peking Opera show Welcome ! Join in cathy's private tour at beijing ! Custom and tailor the tour yourself ! 2008 — Got English guide certificate license . 2012 — Got Top 2 English tour guide from China ( Beijing , xi'an , shanghai , guilin , Hongkong etc according to the good reviews from customers ) 2015 — Got Top 5 English tour guide from China again 2017 — My tour was broadcast on the CCTV-1 news from china Welcome join in cathy's private tour ! Enjoy a pleasant and comfortable tour ! None.

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Overview of your Beijing tour

Come join me in this 2 - day tour and fall in love with China! This amazing tour is a great choice for those first timers or even if its your second time visiting Beijing. As a top ten guide from China with over 16 years experience, I'll show you the UNESCO-listed Forbidden city in an amazing and detailed way. We'll discover more unknown areas such as the right part of the central axis where the last half room lost from the 9999. 5 rooms; where over thousands of concubines lived in the area that were not often seen on normal tour! You'll learn about the secret life of the ancient emperors and the concubines, explore the unknown stories of the Forbidden city. Skip the line, we'll see the less crowded with magnificent views of Mutianyu Great wall. Discover the World Culture Heritage site with amazing stories and walk the path of ancient warriors.

Recent Reviews

Elena S.United States
1 week ago

What an amazing experience! Our family of three (including a 10 year old) totally enjoyed our two day stay in Beijing, we saw the best highlights of the city and the Great Wall, we had the best Chinese food and learning experience! We have never had a better guide than Cathy and our driver Su! We travel a lot and use tour guides in all cities. Cathy was the best guide we have had! She was more than amazing in every single way: lot of fun, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable, genuine, super energetic, flexible, she taught us Mandarin, she adjusted our program and schedule based on our interest. Cathy gave us so much information about Chinese history, culture, language and life that I cannot imagine learning this on our own. We also loved our driver Su - he was so calm and safe everywhere we went, we loved his driving and how professionally he handled all quick stop and go and change of plans situations, saving us from endless walking to get to the next spot! We felt so welcomed and made such good friends with her that we feel we will miss her when we leave! Thank you so much, Cathy and Su, you made our stay more memorable!!!

Maya Z.United States
2 weeks ago

I had an amazing two-day tour of Beijing. Cathy is my favorite guide! She is an expert in Chinese history and culture and was incredibly enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge in an engaging and entertaining way throughout both days. Everything was exceptionally well organized, including transportation, tickets, and meals. Cathy was also very flexible and accommodating, making sure the tour matched my interests and pace. The car was modern, clean, air-conditioned, and very comfortable. Cathy and the driver make an excellent team, and I truly felt like I received VIP treatment. As a solo traveler, I felt completely safe and well taken care of throughout the entire experience, which made the trip even more enjoyable. Cathy also took great photos, helping me capture wonderful memories of my time in Beijing.I highly recommend Cathy to anyone visiting Beijing and will definitely use her services again on my next trip. She made my visit to Beijing unforgettable!

Roger L.United States
June 2026

This two day tour with Cathy was exactly what was needed to help navigate Beijing and catch the major highlights of the city and culture. As a tour guide, Cathy was exceptional and you can tell she is passionate about keeping the tours fun and interactive and making it a personal experience and establishing a personal connection with her clients. Thank you Cathy for the great tour and fun memories.

Bill S.United States
April 2026

Cathy was absolutely exceptional and made our two days in Beijing truly unforgettable. We were a group of seven spanning three generations, from our 8-year-old to my 84-year-old parents, with a mix of English and Chinese speakers. Cathy handled all of this effortlessly. Her knowledge of Beijing's history and culture is remarkable. She brought every site to life with context and stories that kept the kids engaged and my parents equally captivated. She was warm and patient with all ages, and her energy never flagged across two full days of touring. What really set Cathy apart was her flexibility. She customized our plan on the fly based on our group's needs and pace, and never made it feel like a rigid itinerary. She also went above and beyond with practical travel advice for the rest of our trip in China, which turned out to be invaluable. Switching seamlessly between English and Chinese, she made sure no one in our group ever felt left out. If you are bringing a multigenerational family to Beijing, Cathy is simply the best guide you could hope for. We are so grateful for the experience she created for us.

Adrian S.Romania
January 2026

We had such a great time on our 2-Day Bejing Tour! Our guide, Cathy, she was awesome and exceptional! Very informative and engaging ! It was two fantastic days tour covering so much history and culture. Cathy's entertaining storytelling, her passion and expertise, made the two days tour enjoyable, we gained a wealth of fascinating information and insights of Chinese's history as well as religion culture! Cathy worked perfectly with driver Liang, in the cold winter Liang always waiting ahead at the closest spot, with heating on, our car was brand new, large and spacious, what a perfect arranging !!! All the food we tried was delicious… especially the trout fish. I highly recommend Cathy and driver Liang — They truly made the days outstanding. Thanks Cathy and Liang !!!

Wendy R.
October 2025

We enjoyed our two days with Cathy. Our driver was excellent as well and the vehicle so comfortable and clean. Cathy did a great job of explaining the history of the places we visited and getting us around with the fewest steps and crowds. We loved the advantage of touring with a local. She is great a taking pictures of us at the best spots so after the tour we have great memories of everywhere we visited. Her English is excellent and she was willing to adapt the tour to our needs and wants. Thanks so much for not just taking us around but becoming a friend.

Your Beijing tour itinerary

12th : Tiananmen Square + Forbidden city + Temple of heaven + Acrobatic show ( row 3-4 ) 13th: Mutianyu Great Wall tour ( round trip cable car )

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

For 1-2 people, use BYD, or VW Passat ( 5 seats ) business car For 3-4 people, use Buick car ( 7 seats ) For 5 -10 people, use Ford or Kowloon ( 15 - 17 seats ) business van All air-conditioned, clean, and comfortable vehicles The tour fee list is based on 1- 2 people, if over 2 people in the group will send new updated cost and new link, according to the car size difference : )

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation With Driver
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Sights tickets Lunches
Food Drinks Snacks
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Meeting location

Wang Fu Jing Da Jie, Bei Jing Shi, Bei Jing Shi, 100006, China

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
History
City Highlights
Tour reference number
419507
Languages
English
Mandarin
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Beijing is perfect for first-time visitors or even those on their second visit to the city. It's ideal for travellers who want to explore the rich history and culture of Beijing with a knowledgeable local guide. Cathy Z., with over 16 years of experience, will provide detailed insights into iconic sites like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, making it a great choice for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of China's heritage.

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