Five Thousand Years of Civilisation
Beijing is one of the most historically significant cities on earth — capital of China for over 700 years and home to some of the world's greatest monuments. The Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace are all UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
Beyond the monuments, Beijing is a city of extraordinary contrasts — ancient hutong alleyways beside gleaming skyscrapers, the aroma of Peking duck from centuries-old restaurants, and the energy of 21 million people living at the intersection of the ancient and the ultramodern.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Beijing
Arrive at Beijing Capital or Daxing International Airport. Transfer to hotel. Evening: Tiananmen Square at twilight. Welcome Peking Duck dinner at a historic restaurant.
Forbidden City & Tiananmen
Tiananmen Square — Gate of Heavenly Peace. Full morning in the Forbidden City — 9,999 rooms, 600 years of imperial history. Afternoon: Jingshan Park for panoramic views.
Great Wall of China — Mutianyu
Full-day to the Great Wall at Mutianyu — the most scenic restored section. Ascend by cable car, walk the wall, descend by toboggan. One of the world's great experiences.
Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Temple of Heaven — Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and Echo Wall. Afternoon: Summer Palace and the Long Corridor along Kunming Lake. Evening: Wangfujing Street market.
Hutong Life & Contemporary Beijing
Old Beijing hutong alleyways — rickshaw tour, courtyard house, calligraphy. Afternoon: 798 Art District — Beijing's cutting-edge contemporary art scene. Farewell dinner.
Departure
Breakfast. Final visit to a tea house. Transfer to airport. Zàijiàn!