Beijing Trip Overview
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Seven of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and 798 Art Zone—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. Shop at Silk and Pearl markets and complete your shopping lists.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Beijing experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this door-to-door private tour. Check off Seven of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Lama Temple and 798 Art Zone—and stroll through historic hutong alleys. Shop at Silk and Pearl markets and complete your shopping lists.
Itinerary
Day 1: Beijing: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Lama Temple & Hutong
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Your friendly private tour Guide and driver meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People’s Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an Men).
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of “The last emperor” before you head to Beijing. you will spend about of hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Followed an authentic Beijing Style Lunch in Hutong. The old neighborhood of Beijing. Experience rickshaw ride in the narrow Hutong at ease or wander around by foot. Back lakes area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Yandai Xie Street, Di’anmenwai Main Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Beijing’s oldest commercial street, It is lined in traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops
Duration: 20 hours
Stop At: Wuyutai Tea Shop (Wangfujing), No.186 Wangfujing Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Get yourself the very best Jasmine Tea, Chrysanthemum Tea , Green Tea or Oolong tea in Beijing People’s favorable Wuyutai Tea Shop along the way if you are tea drinker.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
Continue your tour to the Best preserved lamasery in Beijing, It is also the most popular Temple in Beijing with over 260 years history. Beautiful courtyards with solemnly atmosphere. A series of beautiful pavilions compress this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty four foot high Buddha cared from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred you to your lovely hotel
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Temple of Heaven , Pearl Market and Silk Market
Stop At: Temple of Heaven, Tiantan Road, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then you be transferred to the Temple Heaven. The emperors used to warship the God of Heaven here obtain blessing for his family and people. The local Beijingners hang out here such as fun activity Taichi, Yoga, dancing , singing and gymnastics.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Inside Temple of Heaven Park, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100050 China
Circular Building, Beatiful Stunning Blue, incredible 600 years old architecture. Emperors use to pray for God and obtain blessing and harmony here.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market), 9 Tiantan Rd, Beijing China
Then, shop at Pearl Market (Hongqiao Market). It is well known for Pearls, bracelets, iphone cases and all kinds of souvenirs
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Silk Street & Pearl Market (Xiushui), No.8 Xiushui East Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020 China
Savor a tasty lunch by silk market. Silk Street & Pearl Market (Xiushui) is the place to buy knock off handbags, watches, Kashmir scarfs. sunglasses…etc. You can get tailor made suits,coats,dresses as well within just 24 hours. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your lovely hotel around 5pm.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Summer Palace and 798 Art Zone
Stop At: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan), No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100080 China
Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head to the most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history. The empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace). If the weather is running, enjoy dragon a lovely dragon boat ride across the Kunming Lake.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace), Inside Summer Palace, Haidian District, Beijing 100091 China
A Buddhism Temple for Emperor’s Mother, It is also a birthday celebration Empress Dowager CiXi. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Long Corridor at the Summer Palace, No.19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing China
Enjoy The Longest corridor in the world with beautiful art along the Kunming Lake.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: 798 Art Zone, No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100015 China
Savor a delightful beijing style lunch. Then visit 798 Zone in the afternoon Stroll along the charming 798 Art Zone. Visit innumerable galleries, cafes, sculptures and boutique stores. Please feel free to make a stop leisurely. (at your own expenses). It is the most trendy place of Beijing with its Unique style.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, 798 Art District, No.4 Jiuxianqiao Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100015 China
Visit the most well know Art Gallery in 798 Art Zone, UCCA. It exhibit lots popular artists works at different times. At the end of the tour, Your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.
