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This in-depth tour in and around Beijing is not only a feast of history and culture, but also a perfect blend of nature and humanity.
From Tian'anmen Square to the Great Wall, feel the thousand years of civilization; Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Hutong, showing the flavor of the ancient city. Chengde trip, the grassland is vast, the forest is quiet, the royal garden is luxurious, nature and humanities are intertwined.
We hope this trip will become one of the most valuable memories in your heart.showing the flavor of the ancient city. Chengde trip, the grassland is vast, the forest is quiet, the royal garden is luxurious, nature and humanities are intertwined. We hope this trip will become one of the most valuable memories in your heart.
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Tian'anmen Square--Forbidden City--Jingshan Park--Summer Palace
4+ star hotels
After breakfast, we will reach the Tiananmen Square,
one of the largest city squares in the world. Standing in the North
Square, you can look up at the Tiananmen Tower, where Chairman Mao
proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China.
Passing through Tiananmen Square, you will step into the Forbidden City,
which is the largest and best-preserved palace in the world. Once the
imperial palace of the Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. It is a reflection
of the highest architecture level in ancient China.
After touring the Forbidden City, we will make a short trip to Jingshan Park, where you will have a panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City.
In the afternoon, we will drive to the Summer Palace, which is the largest existing and the best-preserved royal garden in China. The natural landscape of hills and open water is combined with artificial features such as pavilions, halls, palaces, temples and bridges to form a harmonious ensemble of outstanding aesthetic value.
Recommended Activities
-You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.
-Watching Peking Opera Show, Kung fu Show or Acrobatic Show.
The Great Wall--Bird Nest
4+ star hotels
Breakfast
We will drive about 70 kilometers to the Mutianyu section of the world-famous Great Wall.
This section of the Great Wall is well-preserved and relatively
unvisited, and it will surely live up to your expectations. The Mutianyu
section of the Great Wall is one of the "longest Great Walls in China"
and impresses visitors with its rich vegetation and magnificent natural
scenery.
You will take an easy cable car up to the Great Wall. Next you will climb up to the city tower overlooking the majestic Great Wall, which will surely make your stay unforgettable. After the Great Wall tour, we will take the cable car down the mountain.
(Note: If you are
physically fit, you can also choose to hike up and down the mountain to
feel the sense of accomplishment of climbing to the top).
Afterwards, we will return to Beijing, stopping on the way to visit the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube from the outside in the Olympic Village.
Recommended Dinner
You can go to Quanjude and enjoy a meal of the famous Peking duck.
Temple of Heaven--Hutongs--High Speed Train to Chengde
4+ stars hotels
Breakfast&Lunch
After Breakfast, we will visit the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site used in ancient times to worship the heavens and offer prayers for a bountiful harvest. Nowadays, it has become a lively place where locals perform traditional activities such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying and calligraphy. Stroll among the halls of the Temple of Heaven and feel the solemnity and mystery of ancient royalty.
Next, we will visit the Hutongs
and take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs. These alleys, made
up of courtyards, epitomize life in old Beijing. During lunch, you will
learn to make and eat dumplings in the hutongs for an in-depth
experience of the old Beijing way of life
Mulan Paddock-Sehanba National Forest Park
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast
After breakfast, we will drive to the Mulan Paddock, which was a royal hunting ground in the Qing Dynasty and historically used to be a place for emperors to hunt and practice their military. It is famous for its vast forest and grassland landscape and rich historical and cultural relics. Here, you can ride a horse and swim in the grassland, feeling the unrestrained freedom and pleasure.
We will visit SaiHanba National Forest Park. With vast forests and beautiful lakes, it is a summer resort. You can hike, ride or drive around the park, enjoying the scenery along the way and going to the observation deck overlooking the spectacular view of the whole forest.
Grassland
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast
Today you will have an in-depth grassland off-road tour, and we have arranged a thrilling outdoor activity for you.
You will take a cross-country vehicle to fly on the grassland, leading you to cross the vast and boundless grassland and explore the unknown landscape. Here, you can enjoy the vastness and beauty of the grassland and experience the feeling of being one with nature.
In the afternoon, you will return to Chengde city to have a rest and prepare for the next journey.
Puning Temple-Putuo Zongcheng Temple-Chengde Mountain Resort-Back to Beijing
4+stars Hotel
Breakfast
Today we will visit Puning Monastery, the first half of the temple is in Chinese style, characterized by traditional Han Buddhist temples. The back half of the temple is in Tibetan style, modeled after Tibetan temples, with the two different styles of architecture blending into one.
Next, you will go to the temple of Putuo Zongcheng Temple (also known as the "Small Potala Palace"), which is a Buddhist temple built by order of Emperor Qianlong to celebrate his 60th birthday, modeled after the Potala Palace in Tibet. It is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a cultural heritage.
Finally, you will come to Chengde Mountain Resort, a royal garden of the Qing Dynasty and one of the largest existing royal gardens in China. It was used by the Qing emperors for summer vacation and hunting, and was often used to host martial arts tournaments and the elite of ethnic minorities from all over the country.
At the end of the tour, you will take the high speed train back to Beijing.
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