🌟 Tour Highlights & Features
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Top UNESCO Heritage Sites – Visit the Forbidden City & Badaling Great Wall, two world-famous cultural treasures.
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Authentic Old Beijing Experience – Stroll Nanluoguxiang hutongs, Shichahai and Houhai to feel local life and night vibe.
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Hands-on Chinese Culture DIY – Choose paper-cutting, dumpling-making, Peking Opera mask-painting or Chinese knotting to make your own souvenir.
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Ancient & Modern Beijing Combo – Imperial architecture + Olympic landmarks (Bird’s Nest & Water Cube) in one trip.
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Private & Flexible Service – Hotel pick-up/drop-off, no forced shopping, adjustable schedule to avoid crowds.
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Local Food Guide – Curated dining recommendations for Peking duck, traditional snacks and hutong flavors.
Day 1
7:00–8:00 Hotel Pick-up
Your 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 the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987) and the world’s largest, best-preserved ancient wooden imperial complex, built 1406–1420. It served 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for nearly 500 years.
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Scale: Covers 720,000 sqm with about 9,999 and a half halls and rooms, laid out symmetrically along Beijing’s central axis.
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Outer Court: Centered on the Hall of Supreme Harmony (China’s largest imperial wooden hall for grand ceremonies), Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Preserving Harmony.
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Inner Court: Focused on the Palace of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Union and Palace of Earthly Tranquility, the imperial living quarters.
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Architecture: Red walls, golden glazed tiles, exquisite dougong brackets and imperial decorations showing supreme royal majesty.
11:00–13:00 Lunch + Chinese Traditional Handicraft DIY
Lunch Recommendation (Near Forbidden City / Nanluoguxiang)
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Siji Minfu Roast Duck (Nanluoguxiang Branch)Signature: Peking duck, fried prawns, rock sugar hawthorn. Classic Beijing flavor with English service.
- Yao Ji Fried Liver Shop
- Signature: Fried liver, bao du, soybean milk. Authentic old Beijing snacks at affordable prices.
DIY Activity (Choose ONE)Paper-cutting / Dumpling-making / Peking Opera Mask-painting / Chinese KnottingCreate your own handmade “Chinese Memory” instead of mass-produced souvenirs.
13:00–16:00 Shichahai + Houhai + Nanluoguxiang
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Nanluoguxiang: A 700-year-old Yuan Dynasty hutong with 16 side alleys, full of creative shops, handicraft boutiques and local snack stalls.
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Shichahai: Consists of Qianhai, Houhai and Xihai lakes, known as “Beijing’s inner lake scenery”. Admire willow-lined shores and traditional siheyuan courtyards.
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Houhai: Famous for its laid-back bar street, folk music and sunset lake views, perfect for experiencing Beijing’s casual nightlife.Walk the ancient hutongs, take photos by the lake, and taste street snacks to feel the real old Beijing lifestyle.
17:30 Return to the hotel
Dinner Recommendation (Houhai / Shichahai Area)
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Kao Rou Ji: Centuries-old halal restaurant, signature grilled lamb shanks and sesame shaobing.
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Hutong Folk Restaurant: Hand-pulled noodles, fried sauce noodles, cold dishes.
End of Day 1 Beijing Tour.
Day 2
7:00–8:00 Hotel Pick-up & transfer to Badaling Great Wall
Exclusive private transfer for a comfortable trip to the Great Wall, avoiding crowded public transport.
8:00–12:00 Visit Badaling Great Wall
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987) and National 5A Scenic Area, the most representative and best-preserved section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall.
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Location: At the north entrance of Guangu Ancient Road, Yanqing District, built 1505–1589.
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Scale: Stretches 23,274.51 meters with 83 watchtowers, beacon towers and defensive platforms.
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Strategic Importance: A key military fortress guarding Juyong Pass, with steep slopes and solid stone walls.
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Experience: Climb the wall, take panoramic photos, and feel the grandeur of China’s “Ten-Thousand-Li Great Wall”.
12:00–13:00 Lunch at your own expense
Lunch Recommendation (Near Badaling Great Wall)
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Badaling Farmhouse Restaurant: Braised chicken, steamed corn bread, wild vegetables, fresh local flavors.
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Great Wall Fast Food: Noodles, rice sets, quick and convenient for travelers.
13:00–17:30 Visit Beijing Olympic Park
The core venue of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, showcasing modern Chinese architecture and technology.
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Bird’s Nest (National Stadium): Iconic steel-structure stadium, host of opening/closing ceremonies and athletic events.
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Water Cube (National Aquatics Center): Blue bubble-like membrane structure, now a multi-functional sports and leisure center.
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Dragon-shaped Water System: 413,000 sqm artificial lake running through the park, adding natural beauty to modern landmarks.
- Take photos of the futuristic buildings and walk in the spacious green park.
17:30 Return to the hotel
End of the Beijing tour.
Included Items:
Two-day full-time English-speaking tour guide service
2-day private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
Entrance fees to all attractions included in the itinerary
Chinese handicraft cultural experience program
Not Included Items:
Hotel accommodation
All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), drinks and snacks
Personal shopping and optional entertainment
Travel accident insurance
Additional expenses incurred due to personal reasons
📝 Practical Tips
- Book Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall tickets at least 3–7 days in advance online.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for long strolls and climbing.
- The guide can adjust the pace and duration based on your physical condition and interests.
