Beijing- Mutianyu Great Wall-Olympic Park-Drum and Bell Tower-Hutong Food Tour (L, D)

Mutianyu Great Wall - The guide and driver will meet you at your Beijing hotel lobby. Board your private vehicle and head directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a journey of 1.5 hours. Your tour guide will share fascinating histories and stories along the way, and you are welcome to ask any questions.

Upon arrival, follow your guide to take the cable car or ski lift up to the Great Wall. Enjoy the breathtaking views, and hike up and down the various towers. You can decide how long you wish to stay at the Great Wall.

Niaochao National Stadium - Relish a delicious lunch at a local village restaurant. Here, you will dine with the villagers and savor cuisine from Northeast China.

On the return to the city, you will drive past the Olympic Park to catch a glimpse of the stunning modern stadiums built for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Water Cube - You will also pass by the Water Cube.

Bell and Drum Towers - Proceed to the Drum and Bell Towers, ascend the Drum Tower to enjoy a drum performance, and take in the amazing views of the surrounding Hutong alleys. Then, take a rickshaw ride through the hutongs to learn about the locals’ daily life and living conditions.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - Begin your 2-hour food walking tour, starting from the Shichahai area to Yandai Xie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Alley.

Yandai Xie Street - During the food tour, your expert guide will provide rich commentary, including the history and stories of the area, an overview of Chinese culinary habits, a description of different regional cuisines, and an introduction to selected specialties in the shops.

Feel free to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like. For adventurous foodies, there are food surprises available; just tell the guide, “You are real foodies.”

Nanluoguxiang - Visit various souvenir and food stops. Your food tour includes over 20 different food tastings at diverse locations such as markets, shops, bakeries, and restaurants.

You will visit local haunts, meet the owners, and explore historical sites that few tourists have the opportunity to experience.

Some food tastings you will enjoy on this tour include Jianbing (thin millet flour pancake), Beijing Suan Nai (Beijing yogurt), Guantang Baozi (steamed soup dumplings), Spicy Hotpot (with either meat or vegetables on sticks), Muslim Kebabs (including lamb kebabs, leek, eggplant, etc.), Guokui (crispy pancake), Sticky Tofu, Tanghulu (crab apple with sugar), Baijiu (Chinese liqueur), and more.

After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.

Tian’anmen Square-Forbidden City-Peking Duck Lunch-Summer Palace (L)

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Meet your guide at your hotel in Beijing, then begin by exploring one of the world’s largest public areas, Tian’anmen Square.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Enter through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre (101-ha) complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens that served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for over 500 years.

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Wander around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your guide, learning the histories and stories of this massive palace. You will visit buildings inside the Forbidden City, including the Hall of Great Harmony where the emperor handled state affairs, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Complete Harmony.

Palace of Heavenly Purity - Continue to explore the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall of Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquility.

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Your tour of the Forbidden City will conclude at the Imperial Garden, and you will exit the Forbidden City from the north gate.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Enjoy a delicious Peking duck lunch at a local restaurant. Your guide will explain the history of Peking duck and teach you how to eat it properly.

Continue to the Summer Palace, a well-preserved royal garden renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, considered one of the most classical gardens in the world.

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Learn stories about Empress Cixi with your guide here and explore her living quarters.

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Walk along the longest corridor in the world, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Qingyan Stone Boat - Then proceed to the Marble Boat, a foreign-style superstructure meant to symbolize the stability of the Qing Dynasty.

After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.

Beijing - Xi’an-Big Goose Pagoda-Xi’an Dumplings Banquet Dinner (L, D)

Beijing West Railway Station - Your driver will pick you up from your Beijing hotel lobby and take you to Beijing West Railway Station. Relax on the 5-hour bullet train ride to Xi’an.

Upon arrival, your local guide will be waiting at the exit of the Arrival Hall with a sign displaying your name. Then, head to the Big Goose Pagoda.

Big Wild Goose Pagoda (Dayanta) - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before exploring the site.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built to house sutras and figurines of the Buddha brought to China from India by the Buddhist translator and traveler Monk Xuanzang.

Follow your guide to explore the area and learn about its history.

Tang Dynasty Show - Afterwards, enjoy the amazing Tang Dynasty Show and Dumpling Banquet before concluding the day.

Terracotta Warriors Museum- City Wall- Muslim Street (L)

Terracotta Warriors Museum - Your guide will pick you up in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel, then head directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your guide will share related histories and stories along the way, and you are welcome to ask any questions.

Begin with a visit to the world-famous Terracotta Warriors Museum, known as “the Eighth Wonder of the World.” The museum is divided into three sections: No.1 Pit, No.2 Pit, and No. 3 Pit. The original site was discovered by four local farmers while drilling a well in 1974 and has since become the most important attraction in Xi’an. Stroll around the museum and gain rich information from your guide.

Xi’an City Wall (Chengqiang) - After lunch, perhaps visit the 600-year-old Xi’an City Wall. Reach the top of the centuries-old city wall and admire views of the city below.

Muslim Quarter - Afterwards, head to the Muslim Quarter, the hub of the Muslim community in Xi’an City. Follow your guide to explore the Muslim food and souvenir market. Try delicious local snacks if you wish, at your own cost.

After the tour concludes, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Xi’an to end your tour with us! You can choose to end your tour in Xi’an or return to Beijing.

• Train Tickets
• Professional guide
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan at the Great Wall
• Entrance Fee

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Gratuities
• Accommodation

Soak in the food, culture, history and heritage of Beijing, Xi’an on this 4 day private tour. With a personal tour guide, visit the UNESCO World Heritage sites of the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Great Wall at Mutianyu and Terra-cotta Warriors. Explore Beijing local Hutong allays by rickshaw and explores the city’s most popular night life zone, traditional foods and cutting-edge cuisine. Enjoy delicious Peking Duck and dumpling; be amazed by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dancing show. In addition, your tour covers Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, Xi’an City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda and Muslim quarter. Tour including English speaking tour guide, travel by private vehicle, entrance fee, cable car ride at Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, lunches, train tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Xi’an or return Beijing.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.