Just to add to the reccomendation for Shane. I used him yesterday to go to Mutianyu and the Summer Palace and again today for the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Olympic Park.

He appeared on time, in a clean, modern a/c car and, as a certified guide, provided transport and information for a very good value 600 yesterday and a worthwhile 500 today. Not such a great deal today perhaps but he knows his stuff as a guide and I found his knowledge of the sites well worthwhile.