A friendlier Beijing

The municipal authorities seem to have finally made up their mind to seriously do something about the city's chaotic day-tour market. This has been long overdue.

Beijing is among the most popular tourist destinations in China. The multitude of spots of cultural significance lends the city a timeless appeal to travelers from afar.

Except for those who are familiar with the city's quite decent public transport network, most travelers have to rely on the variety of day tours to visit most of its famous tourist attractions. In fact, day tours are so far the best way, especially for individual travelers on their first trip to the city, to appreciate what Beijing has to offer.