Find out more about the heroic women of Beijing. From revolutionary female writers to a righteous, vengeful assassin, and from the world's most powerful pirate to the last Empress of China. Explore the backstreets of Beijing's hutongs with your foreign female guide, and find out how Beijing's most famous women were anything but subservient.

Only available as a Public Tour on Thursday 8th March from 14:00 to 15:30; 90rmb for women, 190rmb for men. See website for starting point and private tour pricing; tours must be booked in advance (0086 138-1777-0229, info@newmantours.com, www.newmantours.com).