• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Your tour guide will greet you at the airport exit with a welcome sign displaying your name at 08:30 a.m. From there, you’ll proceed to Tian’anmen Square to begin your private tour of Beijing.
  Tiananmen Square, the largest central city square globally, is a symbol of both the city and China. This vast plaza is encircled by notable structures such as the Tiananmen Tower, Great Hall of the People, Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao, Monument to the People’s Heroes, and the National Museum. It is an essential stop when visiting Beijing City.
• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The grand Forbidden City is the largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex worldwide. It boasts 9,999 rooms at its peak, just one short of the number symbolizing ‘Divine Perfection’ in ancient Chinese belief, and is surrounded by a six-meter-deep moat and a ten-meter-high wall. For five centuries, it served as the nation’s administrative center. Today, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the city’s most visited attractions.
  Accompany your guide to explore several palaces, including the opulent Antiquarian of the Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Discover the ancient history, culture, and traditions that shaped the Forbidden City through your guide’s insightful commentary.

Afterward, savor a local delicacy for lunch.
In the afternoon, visit the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park - Niaochao National Stadium and Water Cube; stroll through the 798 Art Zone and experience the contrast between the present and the past.

• Olympic Park - Also known as the Olympic Green, Beijing Olympic Park hosted the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics and will host the 2022 Winter Olympics. It has since been transformed into a comprehensive multifunctional activity center for the public.
  The park includes the main venues from the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube. The architecture of these two impressive buildings is sure to leave you in awe.
• Niaochao National Stadium - Commonly known as the Bird’s Nest, the Beijing National Stadium was constructed for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Since then, it has become a prominent landmark and tourist attraction, as well as a venue for international and domestic sporting events.
  Despite being relatively new to Beijing’s landscape, the National Stadium is a must-see attraction.
• Water Cube - Located near the Bird’s Nest, the National Aquatics Center, or Water Cube, features a design inspired by the arrangement of cells and the natural structure of soap bubbles. This large square structure combines modern technology with traditional Chinese culture. Historically, Chinese ancestors believed the sky is round and the earth is square, maintaining nature’s harmony. The square Water Cube and the round Bird’s Nest beautifully embody and interpret this concept.
• 798 Art Zone - Named after a factory built in the 1950s, the 798 Art Zone is renowned for its unique art exhibitions and creative workshops. It has become a new landmark of Beijing Urban Culture.
  As you walk through the 798 Art Zone, you’ll experience the contrast between the past and present. On one side, you’ll see mottled redbrick walls with slogans from different eras; on the other, orderly industrial plants and crisscrossing pipelines. Uniformed workers and fashionable visitors on the street create a unique scene. History and reality, industry and the arts seamlessly blend together here.

Afterward, enjoy a comfortable transfer back to Beijing Capital International Airport to catch your flight or return to your hotel. Cherish your memories and bid farewell.

• Private transportation
• Local Delicacy
• Lunch
• Professional tour guide
• Entrance fee of the indicated attractions

Create your own Beijing adventure with a local tour guide on a private layover tour. Visit four iconic sites to experience the imperial residence, a modern landmark, and witness the contrast between the present and the past. After a convenient airport pickup, take a leisurely walk around Tian’anmen Square and explore the world’s best-preserved imperial residence - the Forbidden City. Visit the Central Section of Beijing Olympic Park, including the Niaochao National Stadium and Water Cube. Wander through the 798 Art Zone and experience the contrast between the present and the past.

1. Stroll around Tiananmen Square and admire a variety of significant buildings
2. Discover the ancient history, culture, and traditions that shaped the Forbidden City
3. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
4. Your guide can answer all your questions about the city on this small group tour
5. Enjoy convenient airport pickup and drop-off on this private tour

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