Bike Beijing hutongs

Two- and four-hour guided bike tours of Beijing’s sights, including the city’s hutongs (narrow streets with traditional housing), are offered by The China Guide (Building 7-1, 8th Floor, Rm. 81, Jianguomenwai Waijiaogongyu Diplomatic Compound, Beijing, China; phone +8610 8532 2274, www.thechinaguide.com).

Two-hour tours, including bike and helmet rental, a guide and pickup/dropoff at your hotel, cost $81.50 per person; four-hour tours cost $93.50. Two people minimum. Payment may be made in advance by credit card or at the start of the tour in cash.