Besides all the must-see tourist attractions in Beijing, you will learn Beijing’s past, presence and future in this 3 day private tour.
Tian’anmen Square - Forbidden City - Old Beijing
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Meet your guide in the lobby and begin your tour at Tiananmen Square, where you’ll see iconic Beijing landmarks such as the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Head north to explore the Forbidden City, constructed in 1420, which served as the imperial residence for 24 Chinese emperors.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - After lunch, stroll around Houhai, one of the few remaining old and original parts of Beijing, featuring many hutongs and traditional buildings. It is now a popular pub street in Beijing.
Yandai Xie Street - Visit Yandaixie Street, one of Beijing’s oldest walking streets, named after a store that sold giant smoking pipes during the Qing dynasty. Today, it is a bustling area with boutique stores, cafes, restaurants, and local snacks.
Mutianyu Great Wall - Olympic Park (Exterior look)
Mutianyu Great Wall - Start your morning with a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. You can choose to take the cable car both ways or take the chairlift up and ride the toboggan down.
Niaochao National Stadium - Also known as the Bird’s Nest, this was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.
Water Cube - A large aquatic center built for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
Temple of Heaven - Liulichang Street - Lama Temple - Summer Palace (Boat Ride)
Temple of Heaven - Begin your day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors once performed ritual ceremonies.
Liulichang Street - Next, head to Liulichang Street, famous across China for its traditional Chinese handicrafts. You’ll see a series of Qing-style buildings and watch painters and calligraphers at work.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Enjoy an optional lunch at Jindingxuan, a popular Dim Sum restaurant frequented by celebrities in Beijing. Then, visit the Lama Temple, originally built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi as a residence for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Conclude your tour with a visit to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Depending on the season and weather, you may take a dragon boat ride inside.
- VIP pass for Mutianyu Great Wall
- Cable car/Quality lunches (if all-inclusive option is selected)
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Transport in a comfortable vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- All entrance fees and boat ride in the Summer Palace (Apr. - Oct.)
- Mineral water
- Accommodation
- Passport name, number, is required at time of booking for all participants
- No shopping tour, you would have adequate time on each sight in a comfortable pace
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.