Announcing 3 Author-led Midnight in Peking Tours

Much to our excitement, he’s back!

That’s right. London-based author Paul French is returning to Beijing this March, and will lead 3 tours based on his New York Times-bestselling novel Midnight in Peking – exclusively for Bespoke.

For those who don’t already know about this Beijing-based, true crime classic, scroll down to find out more. For those who are keen to get your hands on the tickets as quickly as possible, here are the details:

Saturday 30^th March

Author-led Walking Tour + Four-Course Meal with Wine Pairing at Beijing Hotel NUO.

First 12 tickets: 1,388RMB; 1,588RMB thereafter.

Sunday 31^st March

Author-led Walking Tour + Four-Course Meal with Wine Pairing at Beijing Hotel NUO.
First 12 tickets: 1,388RMB; 1,588RMB thereafter.

Tuesday 2^nd April (18:30 start)

Author-led Walking Tour Only.

First 10 tickets: 488RMB; 588RMB thereafter.

All events include on-tour snacks and drinks; a post-walk exhibition of materials relating to the case; a ‘One Eyed Dragon’ cocktail (recreated from a 1930s recipe) and a book signing reception with the author. All tickets also include a donation to Equality: an NGO that helps the victims of domestic violence in China.

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Saturday 30th March

Sunday 31st March

Tuesday 2nd April

Tip: If the page shows in Chinese, click the top right hand corner for English, and double check you have the right date before buying!

More About Midnight in Peking

Soon to be made into a major TV drama, Midnight in Peking tells the true story of the murder of Pamela Werner. On a freezing night in 1937, and on the eve of a Japanese invasion, the 19-year-old’s body was discovered beneath the city’s desolate Fox Tower. It had been badly – and meticulously – mutilated.

As the daughter of a British diplomat, Pamela’s grisly death shook the international community to its core. But as Peking edged towards war, the case was doomed to remain unsolved, and her killers unpunished. 

In a stunning retelling of events surrounding her death 75 years later, Midnight paints a picture of the end of an era in Beijing, and finally reveals who was to blame for her murder.

About the Paul French Midnight in Peking Walks

A Bespoke and Penguin Books exclusive, these tours offer a unique chance to delve into the events of that fateful night with the author, accompanied by historian Lars Ulrik Thom, whose exemplary research into the case has added yet more layers to the story.

Remarkably, almost all of the neighborhoods and buildings from the book are still standing – a rare treat for Beijing, and a great opportunity to see a part of the city you’d never otherwise visit.

Those lucky enough to nab a ticket will enjoy an early evening walking tour led by both French and Thom, followed by a 4-course meal and wine pairing in the historic ballroom at the Beijing Hotel NUO.

After sampling a cocktail recreated from an original turn-of-the-century recipe and enjoying dinner at the hotel's award-winning Jaan restaurant, each participant will get the chance to have their books signed by the author.

Only three of these events will take place before French returns home to London (one of them a walk only), so be sure not to miss out! What's more, the quicker you buy, the cheaper the ticket. So what are you waiting for?

For further enquiries, please email [e-mail], call ([phone] or visit our website at www.bespoketravelcompany.com. To be first to hear about this and other events, don't forget to follow us!

More About Bespoke Travel Company

Bespoke makes it easier than ever to customize immersive and authentic trips in a country you’re unfamiliar with. 

With teams based in the cities you’re visiting, you’ll collaborate directly with insiders to create a trip that’s everything you want it to be, avoiding the tourist traps and maximizing your time to boot.

What’s more, those same in-city teams source inspiring experts, historians and local personalities to lead cultural experiences and off-the-beaten-path tours you won’t find anywhere else. 

So whether you're a family looking for the trip of a lifetime, an executive here on business, or a solo traveler looking to join an enlightening group tour, Bespoke has you covered.  

The future of travel planning has finally arrived! 

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(With thanks to Jens Schott Knudsen and Elizabeth Phung for much of the photography in this article).