The above is a suggested program. It is organized by the independent guides and not the responsibility of the organizers.

For your convenience a registration page is here. But you should contact the guide to confirm that the tour will be held and get pricing information.

If you want to arrange other excursions, you could try this page.

There are many way to see Beijing. The hotel can arrange tours but impersonal and pricey. Tripadvisor is a source of ideas. PLDI does not endorse any of the following, but the General Chair (Jan Vitek) met the guides while scouting and is providing links for your consideration. The guides proposed a schedule, but you can arrange alternatives. These tours will be held if a sufficient number of people register. Tours before and after PLDI can be arranged with these guides directly. The Travel and Adventure page also has some discussions of trips (see, e.g. Richard Jones' post).

Stretch-a-leg

Strech-a-leg travel specializes in walking tour for small groups. Ideal size 4 people. Possible itineraries here. [Experience: I met with Tony, the owner, who was personable and entertaining. Very good Reviews.]

Catherine Lu's Tour

Catherine is an independent guide with the following tours. [Experience: I took her Great wall+Summer palace tour and enjoyed it. Reviews.]

FunTours

Alice is another independent guide with experience and tours here. [Experience: I visited the forbidden city and a knock-off market and enjoyed it.]

Hias Gourmet

Hias Gourmet specializes in culinary experiences. Cooking classes and food tours. They offer a program. [Experience: I have met with Adlyn, the owner. Reviews.]

Tour-Beijing

Tour-Beijing provides a range of different activities.

Child Care

Depending on demand we will look into arranging for child care.

One contact is: Tour Beijing.