Beijing & the Great Wall

Imperial China Impressions · Beijing 5 Days 4 Nights Ancient and Modern Time Travel Tour

Great Wall · Forbidden City · Tian'anmen · Temple of Heaven · Summer Palace · Water Cube · Bird's Nest · Olympic Park, an in-depth tour of Beijing, the imperial capital. No rushed sightseeing; take in all the finest attractions of the capital.

4 Days 3 NightsBeijing880 – 1,280 USD

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Great WallForbidden CityHutongsPeking duck

Overview

Trip Overview

The Great Wall at a quiet section, the Forbidden City, hutong breakfasts and proper Peking duck — China's imperial highlights, paced around you.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓The Palace Museum
✓Tian'anmen Square
✓Great Wall
✓Shichahai
✓Temple of Heaven Park
✓Summer Palace
✓Water Cube
✓Bird's Nest

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYBeijing

Arrival · Destination - Beijing

Destination

Beijing

Beijing, the capital of China, is the country's political and cultural heart and a city that has served as an imperial capital for centuries. Its landmarks read like a timeline of Chinese civilization: the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and the Ming Tombs are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, while the Great Wall at Badaling and Mutianyu stretches across the mountains just outside the city. Tiananmen Square remains the nation's symbolic center. For a taste of everyday life, wander the hutongs, step into a courtyard home, catch a Peking opera performance and try roast duck and classic Beijing snacks. Ideal for history lovers, first-time visitors to China and anyone wanting a deep dive into traditional culture.

BreakfastNot included · Hotel breakfast · Please dine on time

MorningAfter you arrive by plane or high-speed rail, our agency will arrange a private car for 24-hour airport/station pickup and warmly welcome your arrival. Enjoy the city views of the capital along the way. Since arrival times in Beijing vary across the country, you may need to wait for each other for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Please understand! When checking into the hotel, the hotel will require a certain deposit (according to different hotel standards, ranging from 100-300 yuan per person), which guests need to pay by themselves at the hotel front desk. If hotel items are damaged or the room card is lost, guests must compensate the hotel for the loss. If there is no damage to items or other consumption, the full deposit paid will be refunded upon check-out with the deposit receipt.

LunchNot included · Please dine on time

DinnerNot included · Please dine on time

EveningAt around 20:00 in the evening, the tour guide will notify guests by text message or phone of the next day's wake-up, breakfast, and departure time. Please be sure to check for text messages or missed calls and reply to the tour guide accordingly. Thank you for your support.

TransportPrivate car airport pickupStayBeijing city hotel 4-star

2DAYBeijing

Beijing - Tiananmen Square - Palace Museum - Temple of Heaven Park (first entrance) - Shichahai Scenic Area - Hotel

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel breakfast · Complimentary from the hotel

MorningMorning: Visit the world's largest city center square [Tiananmen Square] (about 1 hour). View the exterior of the [Chairman Mao Memorial Hall] (daily visitor limits apply; if tickets cannot be booked or it is closed due to policy, only the exterior will be viewed, with no compensation), and pay tribute to the glorious achievements of this great leader. View the exteriors of national landmark buildings such as the Great Hall of the People, the National Centre for the Performing Arts, and the National Museum of China. [Palace Museum]: Visit the Palace Museum, the world's largest palace complex (visit duration no less than 150 minutes). The Palace Museum was first built in 1406 and was home to 24 emperors. It is the largest and best-preserved ancient architectural complex in China and ranks first among the world's five great palaces. The Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties and is a symbol of ancient China. These magnificent architectural complexes can be divided into two main parts: the "Outer Court" and the "Inner Court." With the Gate of Heavenly Purity as the boundary, the area south of it is the Outer Court, where emperors handled state affairs; the area north of it is the Inner Court, where the imperial consorts lived and the emperor's family life took place. Visit the Palace of Compassion and Tranquility and the Palace of Longevity and Health. Palace Museum visiting route: 1 Meridian Gate - restore the historical truth of the gate of beheading 2 Gate of Supreme Harmony - the south gate of the Ming and Qing government offices, explore the feng shui of the 600-year-old bronze lions 3 Hall of Supreme Harmony - uncover the emperor's true golden throne hall 4 Hall of Central Harmony - where the imperial genealogy was truly stored 5 Hall of Preserving Harmony - learn about the Qing dynasty state banquet hall and the site of the imperial examination 6 Gate of Imperial Prosperity - the Forbidden City's gate of the broken arrow, the site of the battle between the Tianli Sect and the Qing imperial guards 7 Ice Cellar - the Forbidden City's internet-famous restaurant 8 Palace of Compassion and Tranquility - the palace where successive Qing empress dowagers lived 9 Palace of Longevity and Health - the prototype of Zhen Huan, the Qing imperial consort, and the palace where Qianlong's birth mother lived 10 Garden of Compassion and Tranquility - a model of filial piety as the foremost virtue 11 Gate of Heavenly Purity - the place where Emperor Kangxi listened to state affairs from the gate 12 Palace of Heavenly Purity - the palace where Ming and Qing emperors lived 13 Hall of Longevity - enjoy the exhibition of birthday celebrations and the birthday gifts presented to the emperor by officials 14 Hall of Union - the storage place of the Qing dynasty's 25 imperial seals 15 Palace of Earthly Tranquility - the palace where the empresses of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived 16 Imperial Garden - the rear garden of the emperor and empress 17 Gate of Divine Prowess - the gate where the Palace Museum plaque is hung

LunchIncluded · Quality group meal

AfternoonVisit [Temple of Heaven Park (first entrance)]. Here, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall, and the Circular Mound Altar all reflect the relationship between heaven and earth, both in overall layout and in individual buildings. The Temple of Heaven is located at the southern end of Beijing and was first built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty (1420). It was the place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the gods of heaven and earth and prayed for good harvests. [Shichahai Scenic Area] (visit duration about 90 minutes) is a new tourism hotspot in Beijing in recent years. Shichahai Bar Street has become one of the liveliest places in Beijing's nightlife. Within the Shichahai Scenic Area, by the Silver Ingot Bridge, one of the Eight Small Sights of Yanjing, you can taste snacks and tea at your own expense.

DinnerNot included · Please dine on time

EveningAfter the itinerary ends, return to the hotel to rest.

TransportPrivate carStayBeijing city hotel

3DAYBeijing

Watch the flag-raising ceremony - Badaling Great Wall - Olympic Park

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel breakfast · Hotel breakfast

MorningIn the early morning, attend the solemn [flag-raising ceremony], listen to the majestic national anthem, and watch the bright five-star red flag flutter in the wind. Depart for the Great Wall, about 2 hours by car [Badaling Great Wall] (visit 120 minutes). In 1987, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It ranks first among the "World's Best of Beijing Tourism" and is one of the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The Badaling section of the Ming Great Wall is known as the "Jade Pass Natural Moat" and is an important part of the Great Wall. It is one of the eight sights of Juyong Pass in the Ming dynasty. In ancient times, it was said, "The danger of Juyong lies not at the pass but at Badaling."

LunchIncluded · Lunch: Deluxe group meal

AfternoonView the exterior of the [Ice Ribbon]: National Speed Skating Oval, also known as the "Ice Ribbon," is a landmark venue of the Beijing main competition zone for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. It has Asia's largest full-ice surface design, with an ice surface area of 12,000 square meters. Drive to Olympic Park [Olympic Park] (visit 60 minutes). Beijing Olympic Park is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing, at the northern end of Beijing's central axis. It embodies the three major concepts of "technology, green, and humanity" and is a new urban area integrating multiple functions such as offices, commerce, hotels, culture, sports, conferences, and residences. View the exteriors of the National Stadium [Bird's Nest], [Water Cube], and [National Indoor Stadium], one of the landmark buildings of the Beijing Olympic Games. Their buildings stand next to each other, forming a highly distinctive architectural complex.

DinnerNot included · Please dine on time

EveningAfter the itinerary ends, return to the hotel to rest.

TransportPrivate carStayBeijing city hotel

4DAYBeijing

Summer Palace - Tour of Old Beijing Hutongs

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel breakfast · Hotel packed meal

MorningVisit the Summer Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the finest classical garden in China, and the largest imperial garden in the world. Stroll along the Kunming Lake shore and the Long Corridor, which is listed in the Guinness Book of Records. Look up at the Tower of Buddhist Incense on Longevity Hill, and explore the Marble Boat, Hall of Benevolence and Longevity, Hall of Jade Billows, Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and other scenic spots (approximately 120 minutes). Summer Palace tour route: 1 East Palace Gate — the main gate of the Summer Palace, with a plaque inscribed by Emperor Guangxu 2 Hall of Benevolence and Longevity — the office area of the Qing emperors in the Summer Palace 3 Hall of Jade Billows — the 'Emperor's Prison,' the residence of Emperor Guangxu during the last ten years of his life 4 Yiyun Hall — the residence of Longyu, the last empress dowager of the Qing Dynasty 5 Yongshou Studio — the residence of Li Lianying, the last chief eunuch of the Qing Dynasty, who accompanied the emperor 6 Hall of Joyful Longevity — the temporary palace of Empress Dowager Cixi, where you can see the 'Prodigal Stone,' the most extraordinary rock of the Qing Dynasty 7 Inviting the Moon Gate — the eastern starting point of the Long Corridor, the longest gallery in Asia 8 Pavilion of Knowing Spring — on the east bank of Kunming Lake, the best spot to enjoy a panoramic view of the entire garden 9 Wenchang Pavilion — dedicated to the God of Literature, praying for the prosperity of culture in the region 10 Bronze Ox — on its back is an inscription in seal script by Emperor Qianlong 11 Kuoru Pavilion — with a double-eaved, eight-ridged, round, pointed roof and 42 pillars 12 Seventeen-Arch Bridge — connecting Kuoru Pavilion in the east and South Lake Island in the west, 150 meters long, considered the largest bridge in Chinese gardens 13 South Lake Island — in the waters east of the West Causeway of Kunming Lake and south of Longevity Hill, echoing Longevity Hill from afar 14 Tower of Buddhist Incense — the landmark building of the Summer Palace, viewed from afar, and the family temple of the Qing imperial family 15 Xiuyi Bridge — the waterway entrance to the Summer Palace, commonly known as the Hunchback Bridge

LunchIncluded · Lunch: Deluxe group meal

Afternoon[Qianmen Street]: Tour the old Beijing hutongs on Qianmen Street (about 60 minutes), listen to authentic old Beijing stories, and experience genuine old Beijing folk culture. This is a historical conservation area specially developed by Beijing, retaining the original old Beijing charm. More than 80 time-honored Chinese brands gather here. The antique-style Five-Plaque Archway and ancient buildings of various styles form a unique picture of the ancient capital. Visit Dashilan to experience authentic old Beijing folk culture. View the exterior of Tsinghua University or Peking University, the highest modern institutions of higher learning in the capital. Tsinghua University was founded in 1911 and is now one of China's well-known universities. The Tsinghua Garden on campus was once an imperial garden with a very beautiful environment. View the exterior of Peking University, founded in 1898, a dream university for many students. The Peking University campus is also known as Yanyuan. The north side of the campus was once the site of Yenching University and the location of the original imperial garden. [Yuanmingyuan]: Known as the 'Garden of Gardens,' the Yuanmingyuan Scenic Area was once an unparalleled imperial garden and is now located in the northwestern suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace. A large imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty (about 60 minutes, including the first entrance ticket). On October 6, 1860, the Anglo-French allied forces looted Yuanmingyuan, plundered cultural relics, and burned it. Emperor Tongzhi wanted to restore it, but due to financial difficulties, it was forced to stop and other buildings were constructed instead. After the Eight-Nation Alliance, it was further damaged by bandits and eventually became ruins. Although it no longer has its former glory, you will find that Yuanmingyuan also has its own unique vitality.

DinnerNot included · Please dine on time

TransportPrivate carStayHotel in downtown Beijing

5DAY

Free time, airport/station transfer, end of itinerary

BreakfastIncluded · Hotel breakfast · Hotel breakfast

MorningToday you will leave Beijing! Still want more? Then don't leave any regrets! You can arrange activities freely according to your departure time. Reminder: Be sure to arrive at the meeting point at the agreed time so as not to affect your transfer to the airport (station). Return to your warm home and end your journey!!

LunchNot included · Please dine on time

DinnerNot included · Please dine on time

StayNone

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Beijing	Beijing city hotel	4-star	Standard Twin Room	4

Activities

Recommended Activities

Badaling Great Wall

The Great Wall, also known as the Ten-Thousand-Li Great Wall, is the largest ancient military defense system in China

The Palace Museum

The imperial palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, formerly known as the Forbidden City, and one of the largest and best-preserved wooden ancient architectural complexes in the world

Temple of Heaven

It is the largest and best-preserved ancient complex for worshipping heaven in the world. It is not only a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction, but was also inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1998

Tiananmen

It is a symbol of New China and a World Cultural Heritage site

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China, known as the 'Museum of Imperial Gardens'

Shichahai

One of the areas in Beijing's old city where the traditional appearance is relatively well preserved

Bird's Nest

The venue for the opening and closing ceremonies of both the 2008 Beijing Olympics and the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, and the world's first stadium to achieve this

Beijing Roast Duck

Peking Duck is a world-renowned famous dish from Beijing, with a bright red color, tender meat, and rich but not greasy flavor, hailed as "the finest delicacy under heaven".

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Traditional Chinese Medicine Healing · Massage Spa		Can arrange traditional Chinese medicine therapy, massage spa and other relaxing experiences	CNY	Price negotiable	Advance reservation required
Airport transfer		Private car transfer with luggage assistance upon arrival/departure	CNY	Included

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Full-journey bilingual tour guide service
Hotel accommodation as listed in the itinerary
Full-journey vehicle + driver
Travel accident insurance
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Attraction entrance tickets
Meals: 4 breakfasts and 3 main meals throughout the journey

Not Included

International round-trip airfare
Tourist visa fees
Personal expenses and gratuities
Single room supplement
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Scenic area earphones + sightseeing bus + hall performance + acrobatic visual show + Bird's Nest sightseeing bus = 75 USD per person
All additional expenses not listed in the "Price Includes" terms
Other main meals and personal expenses are at your own cost
Invoice: The quotation does not include an invoice

Notes

Good to Know

The specific itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to your interests and pace
Hotels and tickets are subject to actual booking confirmation
For patients, pregnant women, and those with limited mobility, to ensure a smooth trip and prevent personal injury accidents during travel, please have a necessary physical examination before departure. Due to limited service capability, we are unable to accommodate the following conditions: 1) Patients with infectious diseases, such as infectious hepatitis, active pulmonary tuberculosis, typhoid, etc.; 2) Patients with cardiovascular diseases, such as severe hypertension, cardiac insufficiency, myocardial hypoxia, myocardial infarction, etc.; 3) Patients with cerebrovascular diseases, such as cerebral embolism, cerebral hemorrhage, brain tumors, etc.; 4) Patients with respiratory system diseases, such as emphysema, cor pulmonale, etc.;
Seniors aged 65-70 booking a trip must provide a Health Certificate, sign a Team Travel Liability Waiver, and be accompanied by relatives or friends.
Travelers under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult; we do not accept unaccompanied minors booking a trip alone
If sightseeing cannot be conducted due to force majeure factors such as weather, war, strikes, earthquakes, etc., our agency will refund the ticket fees for unvisited attractions according to the travel agency agreement (except for items that cannot be changed in time), but fees for complimentary items will not be refunded. If tourists voluntarily give up sightseeing temporarily for personal reasons, all fees will not be refunded.

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