4 Days · Beijing · Single-City
World Heritages, Architectures, Chinese-style Gardens
Today our driver will take you to Beijing Railway Station or Airport to leave Beijing.(B)
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Day by Day Itinerary
Nihao! Welcome to Beijing, the capital city of China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Beijing, the tour guide and driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Beijing. The rest of the day is free on your own so you can have a good rest for the jet lag or explore by yourself around your hotel.
Arrival Ideas:
Beijing is well connected by air and high speed rail. There are two airports - Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport operating many international and domestic airlines. Travelers can go to Beijing by air from most cities of China, like Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xian, Guilin, Hangzhou, Kunming, Wuhan, Xiamen, Guiyang, Chongqing, and Lanzhou. In addition, travelers can take the high speed train to Beijing from Xian , Shanghai , Zhengzhou , Wuhan, Harbin , etc.
Palace
Today you will spend the whole day exploring the ancient citadel Beijing through China’s famous landmarks, epic imperial grandeur and royal gardens.
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at your hotel and then head to Tian’anmen Square, which is the world’s largest public square and also the symbol of China. It has witnessed many big events in China over the past decades and from here you can take good pictures of Tiananmen Gate showing on CCTV News every day.
Walk across the square and you will visit the might and splendor of the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, the world’s largest palace complex and one-time home to 24 emperors of China. Listed as a world heritage site, Forbidden City has about 500 years’ history, and served as the political and ritual center of China during the Ming ( 1368-1644) and the Qing ( 1644-1911) dynasties. With over
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8,728 rooms, the Forbidden City is not only China’s largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings, but also a city within the city, like the Vatican in Rome. Enter through Meridian Gate and visit along the central axis to ensure you won’t miss any highlighted palaces. You can admire its brilliant architecture and numerous ancient art treasures while listening to your guide and learning more about the emperors’ stories hidden inside the Imperial Palace. Later, take another 15-minute walk up to Jingshan Park, where you can have a magnificent panorama of modern Beijing and princely views over the russet roofs of the Forbidden City.
In this afternoon, drive to the “Museum of Royal Garden” - Summer Palace, which used to be the resort for royal families to flee summer heat. The grounds, temples, gardens, pavilions, lakes, bridges, gate-towers, and corridors are a marvel of landscaping. Enjoy the leisure walk and take your time to appreciate the imperial architectures, hilltop views, and beautiful lakes, which offer a pastoral escape into the landscapes of traditional Chinese painting.
Cube
In this morning, you will head northwest of Beijing (about 1.5-2 hours’ drive, 73km) to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. The Great Wall boasts a history over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient masterpieces on the planet. Mutianyu Great Wall is connected with the Jiankou Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou Great Wall in the east. Mutianyu is the longest and best fully-restored Great Wall with fewer tourists and is also famed for its 23 Ming-era watchtowers and stunning views. Take the cable car up to the 14th watchtower and then enjoy the memorable hiking time on the wall while visiting its western route. With the green pines and cypresses covering the surrounding area, and the winding wall standing majestically on the vast land, you will capture the most stunning natural scenery in this section. Challenge yourselves while climbing up to the 20th watchtower where you could fulfill your Great Wall dream. Cherish the chance and take photos as many as you like!
After the once-in-lifetime experience, head back to downtown Beijing and have the chance to take photos with the exterior of the Bird's Nest (Beijing National Stadium) and Water Cube (Beijing National Aquatics Center). They were both designed for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and used for the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.
After that, transfer back to your hotel and have a good rest tonight.
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It is time to end your 3-day Beijing tour. You will have some time in Beijing and explore more on your own till your guide escorts you to the airport/train station for your flight or high speed train to your next destination.
Thank you for choosing us for your China tour, and we are always here working for you and hope to see you again for your next trip to China/Asia!
What a trip. Beijing exceeded every expectation. The Forbidden City and the Great Wall at Mutianyu were the absolute highlights for us. We will be back. Thank you to the whole team!
Very enjoyable 4 days — not quite perfect, but close. The Forbidden City was a real highlight of the trip. The weather was not kind to us, though the team adapted brilliantly. We were lucky to have Amy, who clearly loves sharing the history of their country.
Solid, well-run tour with a few minor hiccups. The Great Wall at Mutianyu was a real highlight of the trip. One lunch was a bit hit-and-miss, but everything else was excellent.
From start to finish this was a five-star experience. Mr. Li spoke excellent English and answered our endless questions with a smile. The Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven were the absolute highlights for us. Not a single forced shopping stop, exactly as promised.
Booking with BookInChina was the best decision we made. Tiananmen Square genuinely took our breath away. Hotels were well located and the bullet trains were a breeze.
Our 4 days was first class in every way. Our guide Mr. Wang was outstanding — patient, funny and incredibly knowledgeable. The Temple of Heaven was a real highlight of the trip. The pacing was just right — full days, but never exhausting. Already telling all our friends about it.
Solid, well-run tour with a few minor hiccups. The Temple of Heaven was even more memorable than we had expected. Some sites were busy, but our guide timed the visits well to dodge the worst of it. We were lucky to have Coco, who clearly loves sharing the history of their country.
We had a lovely time and would mostly recommend it. The Summer Palace and the Temple of Heaven were the absolute highlights for us. A couple of days felt a little rushed — we would happily have stayed longer in Beijing. Our guide Grace went above and beyond every single day.
We travelled as a group of old friends and had the most wonderful time. Frank read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us. Seeing the Temple of Heaven was worth the trip on its own.
A really good trip overall, with just a couple of small things to mention. The Summer Palace was a real highlight of the trip. Some sites were busy, but our guide timed the visits well to dodge the worst of it. Mr. Wang read our energy perfectly and adjusted the days to suit us.
Solid, well-run tour with a few minor hiccups. Highlights for us included the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Summer Palace. Some sites were busy, but our guide timed the visits well to dodge the worst of it.
Perfect service! Fluent English staff, all tickets booked in advance. Guide told vivid palace stories, no forced shopping. Will book again!
Reliable travel agency! Guide introduced Great Wall history clearly. Schedule flexible, comfortable shuttle and tasty local meals.
Very considerate service! Ample free time to wander old alleys. 24-hour customer service, punctual airport transfer.
Fantastic trip! Skip-the-line reservation available. Guide explained ancient culture well, friendly to elderly tourists.
Safe and easy solo trip in Beijing, the team replied to messages anytime.
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