Beijing's Sketchy Tours: Seriously, DON'T DO IT!!!!

[Zachary Hayes]

Anyone need my Beijing tour guide? He'll tell you if the day's drive is long and even help you find restrooms everywhere, haha! There are absolutely no hidden fees. He'd find local specialties for us to try and tell us to just sample them if possible instead of buying. He'd also warn us about which souvenirs are scams and remind us of the normal prices for food and entertainment at tourist spots to avoid getting ripped off.

[Jermaine Satterfield]

Yes, please! Share the recommendation, sweetie!

[Jesse Paucek]

Could you send it to me?

[Joseph Thompson]

Oh, I wasn't recommending; I was just asking.

[Eunice Rutherford]

You could also call this a 'how to avoid scams while trying to save a bit of money' post.

[Ms. Wanda Kilback]

For independent travel in Beijing: if you're unsure about anything, just ask. Definitely say no to group tours, especially those that make you sign a contract upon arrival.

[Lorena Runolfsson]

Went there during the May Day holiday. Independent travel was nearly impossible. It has its pros and cons.

[Kelvin Shanahan DVM]

So useful!

[Misty Dare]

Thanks, sis!

[Daisy Hermiston]

Never sign up for group tours, no matter where you go. You'll always get ripped off. I got scammed on a group tour in Sichuan as well.

[Linda Dietrich]

Can you recommend one?

[Mr. Jody Bednar]

Sis, could you share the recommendation with me?

[Jo Douglas]

There's an endless supply of gullible people to be scammed, like leeks that keep growing back. It's useless trying to warn them!