Since the Olympic Games were awarded to Beijing in 2001, the city has been working hard to be ready for the millions of people that will pour into the city for the Olympics next August 2008. Beijing will be hot (close to 100°F/40°C) and full of people! Between 16-17 millions already inhabit the city (imagine twice the people of New York City). This makes getting around somewhat easy but not very fast! For that reason, the term “Central Beijing” doesn’t quite mean as much as it would in other metropolitan cities. The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are considered to be the center of Beijing…but if you walked around the Forbidden City, it would take you several hours!

Beijing is an interesting mix of Old World China and New World Capitalism. You’ll find more KFC restaurants and Starbucks than you will Hutongs (=narrow streets or alleys with food choices, small casual bar type seating, public restrooms, etc.) in Downtown Beijing. While Communism rules the political system in China, you’ll be surprised how Capitalist the country feels in an economic amd free market sense.

With Ludus Tours, you’ll be sure to experience the city like a local while still being treated like a King! If you want the tour bus experience, look elsewhere. If you want to have the trip of a lifetime full of memories and fun, come join us this August. Beijing 2008 will prove to be something you’ll never forget….!

For more information, check out our Beijing specific site www.trackandfieldtours.com.