Overview:
If you’ve got limited time in China, the last thing you want to do is waste precious vacation time organizing transport and activities. Let a guide do the hard work for you on a private 3-day tour of Beijing, which covers highlights such as the Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling), the Great Wall at Mutianyu, and Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang). All entrance fees, select meals, and daily hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.
Attractions: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
In the morning, head up to Tiananmen Square for a breath-taking view of the city. Wander on one of the world’s largest public squares, have a quick glimpse of Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People etc.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Stepping across the marble bridge and Tiananmen Gate, enter the Forbidden City, the biggest imperial palace in the world. Admire the serene and well-preserved grand buildings decorated by yellow tiles and surrounded by red walls. Spend a couple of hours absorbing splendid history of Ming and Qing dynasty from your knowledgeable tour guide.
Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
After exiting from Forbidden City, do a mini hike to the top of Jingshan Park. From the mountain in the park, you will have a bird’s view of the entire Forbidden City and Beijing City. Afterwards enjoy delicious hot pot lunch at a local restaurant.
Temple of Heaven
After lunch, visit a silk factory, then head to the Temple of Heaven which used for paying homage to the heaven. Learn Chinese culture from the interesting number reflected by the magnificent buildings. After tour is finished, you will be transferred back to the hotel. You also can upgrade your tour with an impressive show in the evening upon booking (choose 1 from Acrobatic, Kungfu, Peking Opera).
Attractions: Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs, Olympic Park
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Ming Tombs (Ming Shisan Ling)
Hotel pickup will be very early in the morning then you will enjoy a relaxed scenic drive to the Ming tomb (Chang tomb); the most well-preserved ground building. Wind up with refreshing air in this serene escape from the bustling cities before making a stop for lunch in a local Chinese restaurant.
Mutianyu Great Wall
In the afternoon, visit Mutianyu Great Wall, where you can either hike up the top of the wall for a panorama of the verdant forest covered above the rolling ridges, or you can take the cable car up to view the breathtaking scenery in 360 degree view.
Olympic Park
After hiking the Great Wall, enjoy a cup of freshly brewed tea in a tea ceremony followed by a stop at the Olympic center to take some nice exterior photos. At night, devour a Peking Duck dinner before heading back to the hotel.
Attractions: Summer Palace, Hutong Tour, Lama Temple
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
After complimentary hotel pickup, head to the Summer Palace, the largest and the most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. Have a glimpse of the imperial living area then immerse in the charming garden with a vast area of Kunming Lake, watch boat sailing on the lake, and enjoy beautiful paintings along Long Corridor.
Hutong Tour
Lunch will be served in a Chinese family in the Hutong area while touring the alley ways by rickshaw. Shuttle among different Hutongs and get a feel of the old Beijing life style. During this ride you also visit the area of the Bell and Drum Towers which are prominent constructions and represent the old city.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
Finally you will visit the Lama Temple, famous for the biggest Buddha in the world made out one piece of wood. The tour ends with transferred back to the hotel.
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