🌟 Tour Highlights & Features
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World-Class Imperial Heritage – Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, plus the panoramic overlook from Jingshan Park.
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Scenic & Less Crowded Great Wall – Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, famous for lush greenery, stunning views, and fewer visitors than other sections.
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Old Beijing Lifestyle Experience – Wander Shichahai’s historic lakes and hutongs to feel the authentic atmosphere of old Beijing.
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Hands-on Chinese Culture – Create your own unique souvenir with a traditional handicraft DIY activity.
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Flexible & Comfortable Service – Private guide and vehicle, hotel pick-up and drop-off, no forced shopping, adjustable pace.
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Local Food Recommendations – Carefully selected restaurants nearby attractions for authentic Peking cuisine and snacks.
Day 1
7:00–8:00 Hotel Pick-up
In the morning, your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by phone, email, or through the hotel reception before 20:00 the previous day.
● Note: To avoid traffic congestion during peak seasons and public holidays, the pick-up time may occasionally be adjusted earlier. Thank you for your kind understanding!
8:00–11:00 Visit Temple of Heaven
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, the Temple of Heaven was the most important imperial sacrificial altar in the Ming and Qing dynasties, where emperors prayed for good harvests and harmony with heaven.
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Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests: A magnificent circular wooden hall with triple eaves, supported by 28 giant pillars without a single nail.
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Danbi Bridge: A long sacred path connecting the main buildings, once exclusively used by the emperor.
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Echo Wall & Three Echo Stones: Famous acoustic wonders that reflect the superb architectural skills of ancient China.The whole complex follows the philosophy of “round heaven and square earth”, showing profound ritual culture and oriental aesthetics.
11:00–13:00 Lunch at your own expense
Lunch Recommendations (Near Temple of Heaven)
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Nanmen Shabu Shabu – Classic Beijing copper-pot lamb hot pot, sesame cakes, and pickled garlic.
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Temple of Heaven Snack Street – Local noodles, fried dough sticks, soybean milk, and small dishes.
13:00–16:00 Visit the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
As the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient wooden imperial complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly 500 years.
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Scale: Covers over 720,000 square meters with about 9,999 and a half rooms, symmetrically arranged along Beijing’s central axis.
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Outer Court: Includes the Hall of Supreme Harmony — the grandest hall for national ceremonies — along with the Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
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Inner Court: Consists of the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union, and Palace of Earthly Tranquility, the residential area of the emperor and imperial family.With red walls, golden glazed tiles, exquisite carvings and rare treasures, it fully displays the supreme power of the Chinese imperial palace.
16:00–17:00 Visit Jingshan Park
Located directly north of the Forbidden City, Jingshan Park is an ancient royal garden standing at the heart of Beijing’s north-south central axis.Climbing to the top platform offers the best panoramic view of the entire Forbidden City, allowing you to fully appreciate its magnificent layout and scale. The park also features ancient pines, historic pavilions and peaceful scenery.
17:30 Return to the hotel
Dinner Recommendations (Downtown Beijing)
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Siji Minfu Roast Duck – Authentic and crispy Peking duck with pancakes.
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Old Beijing Muslim Street – Lamb soup, grilled skewers, fried noodles and traditional snacks.
End of Day 1 Beijing tour.
Day 2
7:00–8:30 Hotel Pick-up & transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall
Enjoy a comfortable private ride to Mutianyu Great Wall, located in Huairou District, about 73 km from downtown Beijing. It is one of the best-preserved and most picturesque sections of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
8:30–11:30 Visit Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu is widely praised as the most beautiful and visitor-friendly section of the Great Wall.
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Natural Scenery: 96% vegetation coverage, lush mountains, fresh air, and beautiful views in all seasons.
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Structure: Well-preserved walls, dense watchtowers, and the unique Zhengguan Platform.
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Experience: Relatively fewer crowds, clean environment, and optional cable car for easy climbing.It combines majestic military architecture with elegant natural scenery, making it perfect for photography, hiking and cultural experience.
11:30–12:30 Lunch at your own expense
Lunch Recommendations (Near Mutianyu Great Wall)
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Mutianyu Farmhouse Restaurant – Braised chicken, wild vegetables, corn pancakes, handmade noodles.
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Great Wall View Café – Quick sets, noodles, coffee and light meals.
12:30–17:30 Visit Shichahai + Chinese Traditional Handicraft DIY
Shichahai includes Front Sea, Back Sea and West Sea — the only open water area in central Beijing and one of the most well-preserved old Beijing cultural areas.
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Hutong & Lake Scenery: Ancient alleyways, traditional courtyard houses, willow-lined shores, and a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.
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Cultural Atmosphere: Former residences of celebrities, old shops, and leisurely local life.
Chinese Traditional Handicraft DIY (Choose ONE)Paper-cutting / Dumpling-making / Peking Opera Mask-painting / Chinese KnottingThese are not ordinary souvenirs, but your own handmade “Chinese Memory” with personal creativity.
17:30 Return to the hotel
End of the Beijing tour.
📝 Note
The itinerary is flexible. Your guide can adjust visiting time and pace according to your physical condition, interests and weather to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable trip.
