3Days& 2Evenings Private Beijing Tour with Culture Shows

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
7 stops
1
Temple of Heaven
Pick you up at your hotel located in the downtown area of Beijing at 8:30am. Then drive to Temple of Heaven. It's an UNESCO world heritage site. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420. It's a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest. Now, this special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as playing cards, singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
2
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
The Lama Temple in Beijing is the largest and most renowned Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside of Tibet. Originally built as an imperial residence in 1694, it features a striking blend of Han Chinese, Tibetan, Manchu, and Mongolian architectural styles. It remains an active and deeply spiritual place of worship. After the temple go to savor authentic roasted peking duck for a lunch in a local restaurant.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
3
Beijing
After the temple go to savor authentic roasted peking duck for a lunch in a local restaurant near the Forbidden City. (If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can eat something else.)
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the world's largest imperial palace complex. Spanning 72 hectares in the heart of Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was the political center of China and home to 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors for over 500 years. Originally built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming dynasty, the complex comprises 980 surviving buildings and is the largest collection of ancient wooden architecture in the world. It gets its name from its strict historical rules: access was strictly limited to the emperor, the imperial family, and their servants, making it a completely "forbidden" world to commoners. You’ll spend several hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. English audio guide devices will be provided in Forbidden City for better understanding the rich history and stories about the imperial families hidden behand the grand architectural buildings.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
5
Jingshan Park
Jingshan Park (Prospect Hill) is a 57-acre imperial garden located directly north of the Forbidden City in downtown Beijing. Its artificial hill sits on Beijing’s Central Axis. The pavilion on the mountaintop is universally celebrated as the best vantage point for sweeping, panoramic views of the Forbidden City.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
6
National Center for the Performing Arts
Having an early dinner and taking a Beijing night tour to one of the most beautiful architecture in this capital city- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), famously known as the "Giant Egg". This iconic titanium and glass dome, designed by Paul Andreu, is surrounded by an artificial lake and serves as China's premier venue for opera, music, and theater. You will visit some exhibitions and enjoying a concert/opera.
3 hours • Admission ticket not included
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) (Pass by)
During the evening tour before/after the concert, we will drive through Tian'anmen square and in front of the Tian'anmen gate, it will light up in the evening.
Day 2
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
4 stops
7
Mutianyu Great Wall
This morning, a scenic 1.5-hour drive brings you to the Great Wall of China. Stretching across thousands of miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder of the World stands as China's ultimate icon. Today, you will explore Mutianyu, celebrated as the most scenic and rewarding section of the wall. Glide up to the mountain ridge by chairlift (or cable car) to stand atop this ancient wonder. Spend 1 to 2 hours wandering through historic watchtowers, soaking in panoramic views, and absorbing the grandeur of this legendary fortress. Afterward, enjoy an exhilarating toboggan ride (or a relaxing cable car descent) back to the base.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
8
798 Art Zone
Beijing's 798 Art Zone is a thriving contemporary art hub built within a decommissioned 1950s military factory complex. Located in the Chaoyang District, it is famous for its unique blend of industrial Bauhaus architecture and modern creativity. Visitors can explore avant-garde galleries, trendy cafes, boutique shops, and striking outdoor sculptures.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show
In the early evening, drive to the theater and watch the outstanding skilled performance of stunts, dance and acrobatics by men and women in colourful costumes. This breathtaking acrobatic show starts in the early evening. You will have a middle seat for the show.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
10
Beijing
After the acrobatic show, you will enjoy an evening "hutong" walking food tour around Dongsi Hutong area. This experience include walking tour with hidden eatery visits, offering immersive culinary adventure, primarily focusing on navigating historic hutong alleyways to sample authentic local dishes, such as fried pancake, Yogurt, hotpot, Soup dumplings, "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles originating from the Yunnan province, street barbecue paired with local beer or "baijiu" (Chinese liquor around 40%-60% alcohol by volume). For adventure foodies you can try Intestine soup.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
3 stops
11
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
In the morning, drive 50 minutes to Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park. Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900. You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.
4 hours • Admission ticket not included
12
Olympic Park
It's an iconic place in Beijing because of the Olympics. There are lots of trees, scenic beaut, lakes, hills, woods, manmade things and lots of places for nature photography. The whole place is beautifully laid out. It is very quiet compared to the other big Beijing parks. A real contrast to the other tourist attractions. And Marvael at the architecture art of Bird's Nest National Stadium from outside.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
13
Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan)
Beihai Park also known as the Winter Palace, is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of all Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces, and temples. Since 1925, the place has been open to the public as a park. At the end of the tour, drop you off at your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The detail entrance tickets and meals prices are: Temple of Heaven 6 USD/person, Lama Temple 4 USD/person, The Palace Museum 11 USD/person, Jingshan Park 1 USD/person, Concert/Opera with median class seat 56 USD/person, Mutianyu Great Wall with Ski-lift& Toboggan 30 USD/person, Acrobatic Show with middle seat 71 USD/person, Summer Palace 6 USD/person; Beihai Park 3 USD/person. local meals 48 USD/person for 4 meals (12 USD/person/meal), culinary food walking 25 USD/person. Total entrance tickets and meals price is 6+4+11+1+56+30+71+6+3+48+25=261 USD/person or 1,790 CNY/person (price do not include the optional galleries in 798 Art Zone)
• There are some attractions do not open on Mondays. According to your tour date, your guide may help you to swap the itinerary sequence of the tour days for enhancing your experience. For example, the itinerary of day 2 swap with the day 1 or day 3. Or only exchange the nightlife activities of day 1 with day 2.

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