we provide 24-hour airport and train station pickup service, after checking into the hotel, you are free to arrange your own schedule. We recommend visiting Jingshan Park at sunset to enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.

Meals: B

Destination: Beijing – Jingshan Park

Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing City Center

After breakfast, embark on a guided in-depth tour of the Forbidden City. Enter through the Meridian Gate and explore the grand halls and courtyards: Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Central Harmony, and Hall of Preserving Harmony. Continue through the Inner Court to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and finish at the Imperial Garden before exiting via the northern Gate of Divine Prowess. Optional visits to the Treasure Gallery and Clock Exhibition Hall are available at your own expense.

Enjoy a simple local lunch near the Forbidden City. Recommended options include traditional Chinese boxed meals at the Jingren Palace Restaurant or a self-prepared light lunch.

After lunch, take a short walk to Beihai Park and enjoy a peaceful afternoon visiting its highlights such as the White Dagoba (on Qionghua Island), the Nine-Dragon Screen, or take a relaxing boat ride on the lake.

In the late afternoon, walk to Shichahai (Houhai) area. Meander through historic hutongs and get a taste of traditional courtyard life. You can choose to explore on foot or take a rickshaw tour with English commentary. Notable stops include Prince Gong’s Mansion, Soong Ching-ling’s Former Residence, and small artisan shops hidden within the alleys.

In the evening, enjoy dinner beside the lake. Restaurant options include Peking duck at Siji Minfu or Quanjude Houhai Branch, or a fusion dining experience at Peking Tavern. After dinner, unwind with live music and cocktails at one of the lakeside bars popular with both locals and travelers.

Meals: B

Destinations: Forbidden City – Beihai Park – Hutongs – Houhai

Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing City Center

Rise early for a morning visit to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. We recommend a private car or small English-speaking tour group, with a travel time of approximately 1.5 hours each way. The scenic stretch features fewer crowds and excellent viewpoints. Take the cable car or toboggan for easier access.

Return to the city for a visit to the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Stroll through the ancient grounds where emperors once prayed for good harvests, and admire the famous Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Echo Wall, and the Circular Mound Altar.

For your final evening in Beijing, head to Nanluoguxiang. This lively hutong street offers a mix of traditional eateries and trendy cafés. Dining recommendations include Haidilao hotpot, classic Beijing-style zhajiang noodles, or modern Sichuan fusion cuisine.

Meals: B

Destinations: Mutianyu Great Wall – Temple of Heaven – Nanluoguxiang

Accommodation: Hotel in Beijing City Center

On your final day in Beijing, enjoy some free time before your transfer to the airport. We recommend starting the morning with a traditional Beijing-style breakfast, sampling local favourites such as Douzhi (fermented mung bean milk) and Jiaoquan (crispy fried dough rings).

Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Meals: B

Destination: Airport / train station

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