Red Flag Limo Thinking of impressing your visiting CEO? Interested in taking a luxury drive away from the usual tourist trail? Or just want to see Beijing at night in a way that you never have before? Red Capital’s Red Flag Limo Service provides evening excursions around the city in Madame Mao's pet Red Flag Stretch-limo. An opportunity to cruise past housing compounds of the powerful and elite; pull up by the Great Hall of the People and take in the grand expanse of the Tiananmen Square. Back in the 1950s, Stalin presented Mao Zedong with five bulletproof stretch limousines with art deco styles red flags on their crest. These were reserved for Mao, Zhu De, Liu Shaoqi, Zhou Enlai, and Chen Yun. The exclusivity of the vehicles caught the fascination of China's top leadership and Mao ordered the creation of Hong Qi, the 'Made in China' version of the grand Soviet limo. In the 1960s and 1970s there were a mere 100 Hongqi Red Flag limousines for the exclusive use of China's top leadership. Production was a very slow process as each vehicle was steel hammered out by hand. The highest-ranking leaders rode in 'Super Stretch' Red Flags approximately 7 meters long. Visitors to the Red Capital Club Restaurant on Dongsi Jiutiao will have seen one sitting outside the courtyard gates. The three flags on the side witch stand for 'workers, farmers, and soldiers' indicate highest of ranking. The single flag crest symbolizes the 'unity of Mao Zedong thought'. This particular Red Flag limo has traditionally been reserved for private party celebrations (connections a must) and other enthusiastic gatherings. Now in true Red Capital style, the privilege has been extended to the masses...with permission of course! The tour, which lasts 50 minutes, includes a bottle of Moet & Chandon champagne, Russian Caviar, and a member of the Red Detachment of Women to share the journey with.