Tour Overview

Witness the Grandeur of Beijing along its Central Axis

Climb up upon the Greatest Project of Ancient China

Join the Local People for a Morning Excercise in the Temple of Heaven

Unlock the Mystery at Prince Gong's Mansion

Join an Exquisitely Recreated Chinese Court Feast

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2-8 travelers
-per person

Itinenary

Day1

Arrival in Beijing

Morning: Arrive in Beijing and enjoy private pick-up service with hotel check-in assistance. Afternoon: Enjoy full free leisure time to rest and adapt to the local environment with no arranged sightseeing.
Transfer to the hotel1 hour
Free time

Driver will pick up you to the hotel according to your flight information.

Free activity3 hours

After checking in, you are free to explore the area around the hotel. No vehicle and guide are included.

Day2

The Core of Beijing's Imperial Axis

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Morning: Visit Tian’anmen Square and explore the Forbidden City with professional in-depth historical and artistic interpretation of Ming and Qing dynasties. Afternoon: Sightsee Bell Tower, Drum Tower and Qianmen Avenue, and enjoy the panoramic view of Beijing central axis from Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower. Evening: Experience an authentic recreated Chinese imperial court banquet to taste profound traditional Chinese civilization.
Private transfer30 minutes
Depart from Hotel;8:00-8:30

Meet your professional private guide in the hotel lobby and depart by exclusive non-smoking private car for downtown Beijing imperial axis scenic areas.

Tian’anmen Square Sightseeing50 minutes
8:30-9:20

Start the tour at the iconic Tian’anmen Square, the core landmark of Beijing’s central axis, and appreciate the grand and solemn urban imperial style.

In-depth Forbidden City Tour3 hours
9:30-12:30

Enter the Forbidden City to visit carefully-selected core scenic spots. Your guide will elaborate on the imperial architecture, history and fine art of the Ming and Qing dynasties, tell vivid stories of royal celebrities, and help you discover the traces of ancient imperial life.

Enjoy a local lunch1 hour
Selected highly rated restaurant;12:30-13:30

Have authentic Beijing local dishes at a high-quality featured restaurant near the scenic area.

Private transfer30 minutes
Transfer to Bell & Drum Towers;13:30-14:00

Private car transfer to the ancient Bell Tower and Drum Tower scenic area in downtown Beijing.

Bell Tower & Drum Tower Visit1 hour
14:00-15:00

Explore the two ancient time-telling architectures, learn about ancient Chinese timekeeping culture, and take classic cultural landscape photos.

Private transfer30 minutes
Transfer to Qianmen Avenue;15:00-15:30

Private car transfer to Qianmen Avenue, a representative ancient commercial street in Beijing.

Qianmen Avenue & Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower Sightseeing1.5 hours
15:30-17:00

Stroll along Qianmen Avenue to feel the blend of ancient prosperity and modern vitality. Climb up Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower to overlook the magnificent panoramic view of Beijing’s central imperial axis.

Private transfer1 hour
Transfer Back to Hotel;17:20

Conclude today’s tour and return to the hotel safely by private car for rest.

Day3

Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall

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Morning: Visit the Temple of Heaven, immerse in local residents’ morning activities and experience traditional folk and sacrificial culture. Afternoon: Hike the well-preserved Mutianyu Great Wall with round-trip cable car service for a labor-saving and comfortable sightseeing experience.
Private transfer30 minutes
Depart from Hotel;9:00-9:30

Meet your private guide at the hotel lobby and take a dedicated private car to the Temple of Heaven scenic area.

Temple of Heaven In-depth Tour2.5 hours
9:30-12:00

Explore the core scenic spots of the Temple of Heaven, an ancient imperial venue for harvest prayer. Integrate into the local elderly’s morning exercises and leisure activities, experiencing the vivid local folk customs inheriting from ancient times.

Enjoy a local lunch1 hour
Selected highly rated restaurant;12:00-13:00

Enjoy hearty local specialties at a nearby characteristic restaurant.

Private transfer1 hour
Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall;13:00-14:00

Private car cross-city transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall, the most beautiful and best-preserved Great Wall section in Beijing.

Round-trip Cable Car Arrangement & Guide Briefing30 minutes
14:00-14:30

Arrange round-trip cable car tickets to avoid tiring long-step climbing. Your guide will give a detailed introduction to the history, architecture and landscape features of Mutianyu Great Wall.

Great Wall Hiking & Free Sightseeing2 hours
14:30-16:30

Take the cable car uphill and wander freely on the magnificent Great Wall. Admire the rolling mountain scenery and grand ancient military architecture at your own pace.

Private transfer30 minutes
16:30-17:00

Take the cable car downhill to end the Great Wall sightseeing.

Enjoy a local dinner1 hour
Selected highly rated restaurant;17:30-18:30

Taste authentic rural and northern specialties at a local restaurant near the scenic area.

Private transfer30 minutes
Transfer Back to Hotel;18:30-19:00

Return to downtown hotel by private car, enjoying a comfortable rest after a full-day tour.

Day4

Summer Palace & Prince Gong's Mansion

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Morning: Wear traditional Hanfu to visit the Summer Palace, take a relaxing dragon boat cruise and appreciate the charm of ancient imperial gardens. Afternoon: Explore the luxurious Prince Gong's Mansion, discover rare cultural relics and unique architectural treasures beyond the Forbidden City.
Private transfer30 minutes
Depart from Hotel;9:00-9:30

Meet your private guide, take a private car to the scenic area and start the exclusive Hanfu cultural experience tour.

In-depth Summer Palace Tour & Dragon Boat Ride2.5 hours
9:30-12:00

Visit the core palace and lake areas of the Summer Palace, the famous imperial summer resort. Take a comfortable dragon boat on Kunming Lake to overlook the layered pavilions, corridors and lakeside landscapes, enjoying the perfect integration of artificial craftsmanship and natural scenery.

Enjoy a local lunch1 hour
Selected highly rated restaurant;12:00-13:00

Enjoy delicate northern-style dishes at a high-end local restaurant.

Private transfer30 minutes
Transfer to Prince Gong's Mansion;13:00-13:30

Private car transfer to the prestigious Prince Gong's Mansion.

Prince Gong's Mansion Sightseeing2.5 hours
13:30-16:00

Explore the grand and elegant ancient mansion complex. Listen to professional explanations of its profound historical background and precious collections, and discover unique architectural layouts and cultural treasures that are rarely seen even in the Forbidden City.

Free Leisure & Photo Time1 hour
16:00-17:00

Take photos and freely appreciate the classical courtyard scenery.

Enjoy a local dinner1 hour
Selected highly rated restaurant;17:00-18:00

Savor authentic Beijing featured dinner to end the wonderful cultural journey.

Private transfer30 minutes
Transfer Back to Hotel;18:00-18:30

Return to the hotel by private car with a fulfilling tour experience.

Day5

Departure from Beijing

Morning:Enjoy your final free time in the hotel, finish packing and have a relaxed breakfast. No arranged sightseeing activities on this day. Afternoon:Your private guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel according to your flight or train schedule, providing seamless private transfer service for your departure from Beijing.
Private transfer
Departure from Beijing

Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel, arrange your personal belongings and prepare for departure.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

Transportation within the scenic spots
English-speaking tour guide
4 nights hotel accommodation with breakfast
Entrance tickets to all attractions
Transportation between cities (flight or high speed train)
One bottle of water daily

Exclusions

International flights
Visa fees
Personal expenses
Tips for guide and driver (recommended : $8.88 USD / person / day)

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