Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be met by the local guide at the airport and transferring to your hotel. Then You will be free to explore the surrounding area at your leisure for the rest of the day.
Meals: Meals: B, L
Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Tiananmen Square, The Forbidden City, Beijing Hutongs, Traditional Chinese Paper-cutting Experience
In the morning, your first stop will be the famous Tiananmen Square - passing through the Tiananmen Gate Tower and entering the magnificent Forbidden City. This royal palace, with a history of 600 years, is breathtakingly impressive due to its magnificent halls, exquisite ancient decorations and profound historical anecdotes. After having lunch at a local Chinese restaurant, stroll through the ancient Beijing Hutongss and immerse yourself in the authentic folk life. You will participate in a special cultural activity: traditional Chinese paper-cutting, which is a time-honored and precious intangible cultural heritage art.
Meals: Meals: B, L
Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Mutianyu Great Wall, Sacred Road, Exterior View of Bird’s Nest & Water Cube
A trip to China would not be complete without the Great Wall. Today we travel to the stunning Mutianyu Great Wall, boasting well-preserved ramparts and breathtaking mountain landscapes. Afterwards, explore the Sacred Road lined with lifelike ancient stone statues beside the Ming Tombs. In the late afternoon, drive to Beijing Olympic Park to admire the distinctive architecture of the Bird’s Nest National Stadium and Water Cube National Aquatics Center from outside.
Meals: Meals: B,L
Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Beijing Zoo, The Summer Palace
After breakfast, head to Beijing Zoo, where you'll find adorable giant pandas and all sorts of rare wild animals from around the world! After lunch, you'll explore the exquisite Summer Palace—a World Heritage imperial summer resort famous for its stunning garden designs and fascinating late Qing Dynasty legends! Take a casual stroll along Kunming Lake and soak in the peaceful scenery—what a dreamy way to spend the afternoon!
Meals: Meals: B
Sites Visited: Sites Visited: Temple of Heaven
After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Heaven, an ancient sacred complex where emperors once held rituals to pray for bumper harvests. Marvel at its unique symmetrical ancient architecture and peaceful wooded surroundings. After finishing the sightseeing, transfer to the airport for your outbound flight, concluding your Beijing tour.
