Beijing Tour
Tags:
Sightseeing; Hutong tour; TianAnmen Square; Forbidden City; Summer Palace; Ming Tombs with Sacred Way; The Great Wall; Temple of Heaven;
During this Super Value Beijing Tour, you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs with Sacred Way, The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour, a Peking Duck Dinner, and a Culture Show.
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Beijing, China
- Trip Length:
- 6 days
- Price Range:
- From $1299 to $3000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time. February, May, June, July, September, October, December
- Recommended for:
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Infants (under 2)
Children (2 - 5)
Children (6 - 8)
Children (9 - 11)
Children (12 - 14)
Children (15 - 17)
Adults (18 - 20)
Adults (25 - 29)
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
During this Super Value Beijing Tour, you will visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tombs with Sacred Way, The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Hutong Tour, a Peking Duck Dinner, and a Culture Show.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - On the Plane
Commercial Flight
Depart USA for Beijing.
Day 2 - Beijing
Arrive Beijing.
Your tour of one of the most fascinating countries in the world begins in the capital of the People’s Republic of China. An English-speaking guide will meet your flight, drive you to your hotel and help you check in.
Hotel
Stay at hotel.
Day 3 - Beijing
Sightseeing
Your adventure begins in Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing and the largest public space on earth. Step back in time as you pass through the Gate of Heavenly Peace and enter the Forbidden City, home to the Imperial Courts of the Ming and Qing Dynasties for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City is an enormous complex of perfectly preserved palaces, temples, magnificent squares and formal gardens.
Sightseeing
You’ll stroll along cobblestone paths once known only to the Emperor’s most intimate advisors, visit the private apartments of Imperial concubines and see stunning collections of priceless art, furnishings, and jewelry.
Sightseeing
After lunch you’ll visit the Summer Palace, a fairyland of pagodas, pavilions and stone bridges on the outskirts of the city.
Food and Dining
Tonight you’ll sample the delicious local cuisine at a neighborhood restaurant. B,L,D
Day 4 - Beijing
Sightseeing
Leave the bustle and traffic of Beijing behind and journey through the countryside to see one of the Wonders of the World – The Great Wall. There will be plenty of time to walk along a portion of this 3700-mile long marvel or to simply sit and contemplate the wonders of China’s past.
Sightseeing
After lunch you’ll visit the massive tomb complex of the Ming Emperors where you’ll walk along the “Sacred Way” passing between pairs of huge stone sculptures.
Food and Dining
Enjoy dinner tonight at a Beijing restaurant. B,L,D
Day 5 - Beijing
Sightseeing
This morning you’ll visit the Temple of Heaven, one of China’s most photographed attractions. This ornate wooden structure was where the “Sons of Heaven”, as the Chinese Emperors were known, worshipped the gods and prayed for good harvests. It is the largest temple complex in China and the lovely park surrounding the ancient tower is a popular spot for morning Tai Chi.
Sightseeing
After lunch you’ll forget about the skyscrapers and construction cranes of modern Beijing as you venture into Hutong, where the atmosphere of Old Peking lives on.
Shopping
You’ll bicycle or ride rickshaws down narrow lanes and alleyways, past vegetable markets, traditional medicine shops and tiny, wooden teahouses.
Food and Dining
This evening you’ll enjoy the capital’s most famous dining experience - a Peking Duck Dinner Party – then attend a special cultural performance. B,L,SD
Day 6 - Beijing
After breakfast, you’ll be escorted to the airport for your return flight. B.
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