Tian’anmen Square - Forbidden City - Old Beijing

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Meet the guide in the lobby and begin the tour by visiting Tiananmen Square to view some of Beijing’s iconic structures, such as the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Then, head north to explore the Forbidden City, constructed in 1420, which served as the imperial residence for 24 Chinese emperors.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - After lunch, stroll around Houhai, one of the few remaining original areas of Beijing, featuring many hutongs and traditional buildings. It is now the most popular pub street in Beijing.

Yandai Xie Street - Proceed to Yandaixie Street, one of Beijing’s oldest pedestrian streets, named after a shop that sold giant smoking pipes during the Qing dynasty. Today, it is a vibrant area with numerous boutique stores, cafes, restaurants, and local snacks.

Mutianyu Great Wall - Olympic Park (Exterior View)

Mutianyu Great Wall - Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall in the morning, with options to take the cable car both ways or use the chairlift up and ride the toboggan down.

Beijing Olympic Park - After lunch, return to Beijing for an exterior view of the main stadiums in the Olympic Park, including:

Niaochao National Stadium - Also known as the Bird’s Nest, it was the main venue for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Water Cube - A large aquatic center constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Temple of Heaven - Liulichang Street - Lama Temple - Summer Palace (Boat Ride)

Temple of Heaven - Begin today’s tour by visiting the Temple of Heaven in the morning, where Ming and Qing emperors conducted their ritual ceremonies.

Liulichang Street - Next, visit Liulichang Street, renowned throughout China for its traditional Chinese handicrafts. Observe a series of Qing-style buildings and watch painters and calligraphers at work.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Enjoy lunch at Jindingxuan (optional), a popular Dim Sum restaurant favored by celebrities in Beijing. Then, visit the Lama Temple, originally a palatial residence built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Continue to the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Depending on the season and weather, enjoy a dragon boat ride inside.

• VIP pass for Mutianyu Great Wall
• Cable car/Quality lunches (if all-inclusive option is selected)
• Experienced English-speaking Guide
• Transport in a comfort vehicle (Business van for 1-5 Pax)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• All Entrance Fees and Boat Ride in the Summer Palace (Apr. - Oct.)
• Mineral Water

• Accommodation

• Passport name, number, is required at time of booking for all participants
• No shopping tour, you would have adequate time on each sight in a comfortable pace

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.