Guangzhou-Beijing- Mutianyu Great Wall-Olympic Park-Drum and Temple of Heaven-Hutong Food Tour (L, D)

Mutianyu Great Wall - The driver will be waiting with a name sign in the lobby of your Guangzhou hotel to transfer you to the airport for a 2-hour flight to Beijing. Upon arrival, your local tour guide will greet you at the exit of the arrival hall with a name sign. Board your private vehicle and head directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a 1.5-hour journey. 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. Marvel at the surrounding scenery and explore different towers. You can decide how long you wish to stay at the Great Wall.

Niaochao National Stadium - Enjoy a delightful lunch at a local village restaurant, dining with the villagers and savoring cuisine from Northeast China.

On the return to the city, you will pass by 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.

Temple of Heaven - Proceed to the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most sacred Imperial temples. Follow your guide through the courtyards and halls, learning about history and culture. Discover how emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped the gods.

In the temple, explore major buildings including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith, and walk along the Danbi Bridge. Visit the Echo Wall and Circular Mount Altar, then exit the temple from the South Gate.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - Begin a 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 on the area’s history and stories, an overview of Chinese culinary habits, descriptions of regional cuisines, and introductions to selected specialties in the shops.

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

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

Visit local haunts, meet the owners, and explore historical sites that few tourists experience.

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

After the tour, 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 Beijing hotel and start by exploring Tian’anmen Square, one of the world’s largest public areas.

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

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Stroll through the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your guide, learning about the history and stories of this massive palace. Visit the Hall of Great Harmony, where the emperor handled state affairs, as well as the Hall of Central Harmony and 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, exiting 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 world’s most classical gardens.

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

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

Qingyan Stone Boat - Visit the Marble Boat, a foreign-style superstructure symbolizing the stability of the Qing Dynasty.

After the tour, you will be transferred 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 greet you at the exit of the arrival hall with a name sign. 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 ending 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 and head directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your guide will share related histories and stories along the way, and you are welcome to ask questions.

Start 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 become Xi’an’s most important attraction. 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 at your own cost if you wish.

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

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan at the Great Wall
• Private tour and Professional guide
• Lunch and Dinner
• Bottled water
• Plane Tickets (economy class)/Train Tickets
• Entrance Fee

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

Soak in the food, culture, history and heritage of Beijing, Xi’an on this 4 day private tour from Guangzhou by Plane. 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/plane tickets. You can choose to end your tour in Xi’an/Beijing or return Guangzhou.

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.