Beijing Experience Tour

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Listing Description

During this 6-day trip, you will enjoy the charm of the fusion of the glorious history and modernity of the ancient capital. From the solemnity of Tiananmen Square to the majesty of the Great Wall; from the serenity of the Summer Palace to the Olympic passion of the Water Cube and the Bird's Nest; from the autumnal splendor of Fragrant Hill Park to the mystery of the Temple of Heaven Park, every step of the way is full of surprises. Last but not least, you will feel the charm of modern architecture during the night at the National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Booking

  • Arrive in Beijing and transfer to the hotel

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • None


Welcome to Beijing, as the capital city of China, this city is next sure to give you a strong cultural atmosphere and a unique travel experience.

Our professional tour guide will meet you at the airport arrival and transfer you to your hotel for rest.

The rest of the day is free time. If you want to wander around, you can find a tour guide and your guide will give you some good suggestions.

Arrival Tips

As an international aviation hub, Beijing is connected to many cities around the world by direct flights. In addition, you can also choose to arrive in Beijing conveniently by high-speed train, such as from Shanghai (about 5-6 hours), Xi'an (about 5.5 hours) and Guangzhou (about 8-9.5 hours).

  • Tian'anmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Summer Palace

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast


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

  1. You can choose foot massage, houhai night bars or Sanlitun bar street at night.

  2. Watching Peking Opera Show, Kung fu Show or Acrobatic Show.


  • Great Wall - Bird Nest

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • 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.

  • the Fragrant Hill Park

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • Breakfast


Today you will visit Fragrant Hill Park, a royal garden with a mountainous landscape, which has been a favorite recreational spot for the royal family since ancient times.

The highest point of Fragrant Hill Park is "Incense Burner Peak.”(Xiang Lu Feng), which overlooks the entire capital city and is the perfect place to enjoy the red leaves and sunrise as you feel the breath of fall.

The autumn foliage is the biggest highlight of Fragrant Hill Park, and with the foliage in full swing, it is as if you are in a beautiful painting.


  • Temple of Heaven - Hutongs - Yonghegong Temple - National Centre for the Performing Arts

  • 4+ stars Hotel

  • 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.

If you have enough time, you will continue to visit the Lama Temple(Yonghe Temple). This ancient temple is not only the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing, but also one of the best preserved historical treasures.

As night falls, you will encounter a quiet splendor in the stroll, that is the National Centre for the Performing Arts. It's a top venue for Chinese art performances and an active area for public cultural life. It is a place where you can feel the history and modernity of the city of Beijing intertwined.

  • Beijing Departure

  • None

  • Breakfast


After breakfast, you can move freely and go deep into the streets of Beijing to feel the local customs.

In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight or train to your next destination or home. We hope you have a wonderful memory of this tour and look forward to seeing you again.

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