Itinerary
Day 1: Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City-Temple of Heaven-Summer Palace
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
You will start the tour by making way to Tiananmen Square for a breath-taking view of the city. Wander on one of the world's largest public squares which is also home to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Afterwards proceed to the iconic Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing. Enjoy the renowned expansive architecture, explore the splendid Chinese history of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as well as many displays of Chinese treasures and antiquities.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven to absorb the ancient majesty of the site, then stopover for a Chinese style lunch then enjoy beautiful silk at a factory.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
After lunch, visit the Summer Palace to see the beautiful garden and vast Kunming Lake, explore the Qing style buildings where concubines were once disguised as merchants. After the tour you will be sent back to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Ming Tombs(Changling)-Mutianyu Great Wall-Olympic Park
Stop At: Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling), Ming Shisan Ling Area, Changling Town, Changping District, Beijing 102213 China
Meet up again at your hotel in the morning, and drive about 1.5 hours to Changling Tomb, the mausoleums of the 13 Ming emperors at the Ming Tombs chosen on the principles of Feng Shui by the Yongle Emperor, pay your respects to the fallen heroes and enjoy grand ground architecture at Changling Tomb. Continue your tour to jade carving factory to learn Chinese jade culture.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy astonishing views on this 2500-year-old UNESCO world heritage site. Hike or take the optional cable car to experience the most relaxing way of admiring the fortification.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
After the fun Great Wall experience, enjoy a tea ceremony. Your last stop is passing by the Beijing Olympic Stadium where you can take an exterior tour of the renowned Bird's Nest and Water Cube. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Service ends!
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.