Ryan our guide in Beijing is an affable , knowledgeable and perceptive guy. Our tour was customised according to our request. He shared many stories and comments on the various historical sites we visited, some were hilarious too. Other than Beijing,  there was a visit to Tianjin, a city steeped in history with its beautifully preserved buildings. We had a culinary adventure  of local food,  the Beijing duck was superb, xinjiang cuisine, lanzhao la mian, paomao, hotpot and snacks.  Shopping was great too....Ryan's guidance added to our experience of  the sights and sounds of the city .  We highly recommend him.