Beijing Trip Overview
Clamber into your traditional mode of transport and discover an alternative side of Beijing; see locals going about daily life; visit a local home to gain insight into ancient Chinese customs and culture; land the top of Jingshan park for a bird’s-eye view of the whole Forbidden City, experience the center of traditional Beijing from outside the Bell and Drum Tower; keep an everlasting memory by taking snapshots of Olympic Center and enjoy the convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this enriching tour.
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Duration: 5 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Clamber into your traditional mode of transport and discover an alternative side of Beijing; see locals going about daily life; visit a local home to gain insight into ancient Chinese customs and culture; land the top of Jingshan park for a bird’s-eye view of the whole Forbidden City, experience the center of traditional Beijing from outside the Bell and Drum Tower; keep an everlasting memory by taking snapshots of Olympic Center and enjoy the convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel on this enriching tour.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan), No.44 Jingshanxi Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Your friendly guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel at 8:00 A.M. Start your day from Jingshan Park, a green space in the heart of Beijing. This area once served as an imperial garden during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. You have the opportunity of overlooking the whole of the Forbidden City from the top of the park.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hutong Tour, No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District No.9, Zhonglou, Dongcheng District, 100009, Beijing, Beijing 100009 China
Next, visit the famous Shichahai area on rickshaw to see the beautiful gardens, rockeries, ponds, elaborate pavilions and distinctive water features. Meanwhile you are able to explore the old streets of Beijing and traditional Beijing old houses around Hutongs by visiting a local family to gain insight into traditional customs.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bell and Drum Towers, Di’anmen Wai Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Continue your tour to the Bell and Drum Towers, visibly prominent constructions that represent the symbol of this old city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Followed by a visit to the famous Olympic Center “Bird’s Nest” and “Water Cube” where you can enjoy some photo moment and an exterior tour. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
