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

Mutianyu Great Wall - The driver will be waiting in the lobby of your Jinan hotel with a sign displaying your name. You will be transferred to the airport for a two-hour flight to Beijing, where your local tour guide will greet you at the arrival hall exit. 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 tour 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, where 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.

Temple of Heaven - Proceed to the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most sacred Imperial temples. Follow your tour guide through the courtyards and halls, learning about history and culture. Discover how the 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. Discover the Echo Wall and Circular Mount Altar, then exit the temple from the South Gate.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - Begin your two-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. 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 kebabs, 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 begin 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 (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) - Stroll through the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden City with your tour guide, learning the histories and stories of this massive palace. Visit buildings such as 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, including the 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 from the north gate.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Enjoy a delicious Peking duck lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour 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 tour guide 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 - Continue to 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 five-hour bullet train ride to Xi’an.

Upon arrival, your local guide will be waiting at the arrival hall exit 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 tour 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 tour guide will pick you up in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel and head directly to the Terracotta Warriors Museum. Your tour 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 Xi’an’s most important attraction. Stroll around the museum and gain rich information from your tour 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 tour 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 Jinan.

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

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

Immerse yourself in the gastronomy, traditions, history, and heritage of Beijing and Xi’an, on this 4-day private journey from Jinan by air. With your own personal guide, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu’s Great Wall, and the Terra-cotta Warriors. Journey through Beijing’s local Hutong alleyways by rickshaw, and discover both the city’s most vibrant nightlife area and its traditional as well as innovative culinary scene. Relish the delectable Peking Duck and dumplings, and get captivated by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance. Also, the tour includes a visit to the Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, along with Xi’an’s City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, and the Muslim quarter. The package includes an English-speaking guide, private transportation, entry fees, cable car ride at the Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, meals, as well as train/airfare. The tour can conclude in either Xi’an/Beijing or upon your return to Jinan.

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.