Itinerary
Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Bell and Drum Towers, and Temple of Heaven
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:30am (departure times will be adjusted according to the season.)
First off, you’ll visit the central landmark of Beijing, Tiananmen Square. China is the most populous country in the world, thousands visit the Square daily. Modern China began here.
Within the center of Tiananmen Square is a monument dedicated to the People’s Heroes, those who died during the Second World War. On the east side is the Great wall of the People; heading west is the National History Museum; and on the south is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
The architectural structure of the square was established in accordance with the traditional Chinese theory of Feng Shui (BE SURE TO TAKE A PHOTO HERE.)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
The tour guide will take you from the South Gate to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It has experienced 24 emperors and represents the highest level of Chinese architecture. It is the world’s largest and most preserved building complex of the Forbidden City’s wooden structure palace.
You’ll leave the East Gate after visiting the main attractions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di'anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your private car will then bring you to the Bell and Drum Tower which is surrounded by the Beijing Hutong area providing a window into the City’s past. For thousands of years, Beijingers have lived in the narrow alley area. In order to avoid the destruction of these traditional structures in modern cities, the government protects the area. Under the guidance of a guide, you may tour a local family’s home and witness their life.
Lunch will be arranged near the Drum Tower.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Zhaoheng Gate (South Gate) → Circular Mound Altar → South Divine Kitchen → Echo Wall → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Three Echo Stones → Danbi Bridge → East Annex Hall → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → West Annex Hall → Palace of Abstinence → Divine Music Administration
Later you can tour the Pearl Market(Hongqiao Market), the most dynamic souvenir market in Beijing. Our tour guides will give you tips on how to bargain with small traders, so you can leave happily with your favorite souvenirs.
After the tour. The guide will take you back to your hotel or other desired location (around 5pm) You may also inquire about popular restaurants in the city where our driver can take you.
Duration: 40 minutes
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and take a dragon boat ride to see the Summer Palace
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
he Great Wall in Beijing totals more than 600 kilometers. For the past 10 years, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall has been considered by tourist as the best to experience of the Great Wall. Compared to other sections of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu is not crowded and is convenient to commute to with plenty of surrounding transportation options. The Great wall is gentle for the elderly and suitable for young children to walk. The highlight of this trip will be the Toboggan down and cable car to come up with our tour guides to accompanying you throughout the trip, explaining the history of the Great
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
After such a morning comes a hearty, delicious meal in? It's about a 90-minute drive to the Summer Palace, a traditional Chinese garden consisting of Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill and the architectural, horticultural wonder that is Riverside House. Not as majestic as the Imperial Palace, this gem sparkles with symmetry, restraint and beauty.
On the way back to the hotel we'll pass the famous Bird Nest national stadium. If you lie, we can stop for pictures.
We'll arrive at the hotel about 5:30. What a day.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.