Day 01Arrival in Beijing

Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Beijing Airport and transfer you to the hotel. The rest of the day is on your own to explore the city.

Forbidden City, Beijing

Day 02Beijing

Visit the Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Temple of Heaven. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served at a famous restaurant followed by a lively Peking Opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre.(B+L+D)

Descriptions:
Tiananmen Square - Boasting its excellent architectural achievement, the Tiananmen Rostrum is the brightest pearl located on the Beijing Tiananmen Square. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, it is the place where the sovereign emperors issued their imperial edicts when there were important celebrations and events of the nation. For example, the new emperor ascending the throne, marrying his empress, holding sacrifice and praying for victory if the emperor or his senior generals went out for a battle. Throughout the feudal era, the Tiananmen Rostrum was a forbidden area for every common people. 
 
Forbidden City - The Forbidden City is divided into two parts, the Outer Court and the Inner Court. These two parts is demarcated by the Gate of Heavenly Purity. To the south of this palace is the Outer Court and to the north is the Inner Court. The Outer Court centers on the halls of Supreme Harmony, Central Harmony and Preserving Harmony. It was the place that the emperor held court and conducted his grand audiences. The Inner Court is the residential area of emperor and his concubines.

Our clients touring the Great Wall

Day 03Beijing

Visit the Badaling Great Wall. To avoid having lunch at shopping site restaurants, you will be driven to have Sichuan food at a local popular restaurant. Visit the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. On the way back to downtown, drive by the Bird's Nest (Olympic National Stadium). You will see its appearance at a distance. (B+L, D is included for luxury series)

Differences
Luxury Series: We arrange an a la carte dinner at a famous Cantonese cuisine restaurant in the Wangfujing area. 
Standard Series: We intend to leave the dinner on your own. You may ask for some suggestions from your local guide.

Descriptions:
Great Wall - The beacon tower is one of the most important parts along the huge military fortification-the Great Wall of China. This communication facility has existed as soon as the wall was firstly constructed, and was well used and developed year by year. Usually, a beacon tower is laid at some advantageous strategic fort so that the military information could arrive at its nearby towers promptly. And, these beacon towers should stand at closer intervals, about 2.5 kilometers to 5 kilometers between each other. Later, these towers also supplied protection and accommodation for envoys. 
 
Ming Tomb - During the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the emperor's funeral is arranged by following steps: First, the Board of Rites together with the cabinet or Hanlin Academy hold a discussion and draw a draft for the funeral arrangements according to the passed-away emperor's edict. Then, the draft is submitted to the new emperor for approval. Approved by the emperor, the funeral is conducted according to the rites. As for the empress' funeral, the Board of Rites makes a draft for the funeral arrangements first and then submits it directly to the emperor. After being approved, the funeral is held.

A family visit during the Hutong Tour

Day 04Beijing

Visit the Summer Palace, the Lama Temple and have a Hutong Tour. (B+L)
 
Descriptions:
Summer Palace - The Summer Palace is an imperial garden located in the Haidian District of Beijing. Covering an area of 716.6 acres, the large royal park has been well preserved. Famous for its beautiful landscapes and spectacular architecture, it was named as a Key Cultural Relics Protection Site of China in 1960 and was listed as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Today, the Summer Palace has become a very popular attraction of Beijing and is considered as one of the most classical gardens of the world.

 
Note: If you are not interested in the above arranged day tour, we still have following 8 options 
         for you to  choose.If you choose from option 1 to 5, the price keeps the same, while for 
         option 6 to 8, we  will quote the price for you upon your enquiry. 
  
Option 1: Visit Beijing Zoo, Beihai Park, Jingshan Park and the Martial Museum. (B+L)

Option 2: Visit the Fragrant Hill Park, Biyun Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple, Botanic Garden and Yuanmingyuan Park. (B+L)

Option 3: Visit the Great Mosque at Ox Street, Daguanyuan Park and Baiyunguan Temple. (B+L)

Option 4: Take a historic tour to the Prince Gong's Palace, the Temple of Earth, Guozijian and Confucius Temple. (B+L)

Option 5: Take the whole day to visit the Ancient Observatory, China Geological Museum, Beijing Planetarium and CCTV Tower. (B+L)

Option 6: Take a whole day to visit the Peking Man Site and the Stone Flower Cave. (B+L)

Option 7:Drive out of Beijing to visit the Tanzhesi Temple and Jietaisi Temple. (B+L)
 
Option 8:Drive to the suburb of Beijing to visit the ancient Chuandixia Village to appreciate its long history and rich culture. (B+L)

Day 05Departure from Beijing

Your pleasant China tour ends as we transfer you to the airport and help you board the flight back home.(B)

B-- Breakfast     L-- Lunch     D-- Dinner