Katie, an 8-year old girl from Canada who lives in China, brings Flat Stanley with her family on a trip to Beijing. They visit several famous landmarks like the Silk Market, see terra cotta warriors and the Great Wall. Flat Stanley also attends performances of Riverdance, Kung Fu and an acrobatic show. They go on a Hutong tour by rickshaw and visit Tiananmen Square and a science museum before returning home. Katie hopes Brianna and her class enjoyed following Flat Stanley's adventures in Beijing.