Beijing Trip Overview
Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and a world-famous historical and cultural city. It is the political, economic, transportation and Cultural Center of China. Beijing has gathered China’s splendid culture and art, leaving many places of interest and cultural landscape. Climb the Badaling Great Wall, touch the mottled walls, and feel the marks of history. With the cable car and toboggan ride, it’s a ideal place to discover with your friends and family. Pay a visit to the Ming tombs which are one of the best preserved tombs of the past dynasties and explore the emperor’s tomb.
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Duration: 7 to 9 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Beijing is the capital of the People’s Republic of China and a world-famous historical and cultural city. It is the political, economic, transportation and Cultural Center of China. Beijing has gathered China’s splendid culture and art, leaving many places of interest and cultural landscape. Climb the Badaling Great Wall, touch the mottled walls, and feel the marks of history. With the cable car and toboggan ride, it’s a ideal place to discover with your friends and family. Pay a visit to the Ming tombs which are one of the best preserved tombs of the past dynasties and explore the emperor’s tomb.
Itinerary
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Stop At: 八达岭长城, Yanqing District, China
Your private tour driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby around 8am. Then count on our comfortable vehicle with licensed driver who will help you with your luggage and take you to Badaling Great Wall in about 1.5 hours’ driving. As the famous saying goes “He Who Has Never Been to the Great Wall Is Not a True Man” ，the Badaling is one of the symbols of the Chinese national spirit and a must see for world leaders, heads of state and dignitaries visiting China. On the Badaling, you can see the Great Wall at your feet, winding up and down like a giant dragon without a head or tail. (Cable car is available at Badaling scenic spot as a means of transportation in the scenic spot, the cost of taking the cable car is included).
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Dingling, Changping District, China
You will have lunch in a local restaurant and then head to next stop Dingling, one of the Ming Tombs. Dingling is the only tomb where you can admire the underground palace among the 13 tombs. The Ming Tombs have been built for four or five hundred years. They are one of the best preserved tombs of the past dynasties. And the building is magnificent, with a high historical and cultural value. Dingling underground palace is one of China’s famous underground buildings, is the Ming Dynasty Sinjong Emperor Zhu Yijun (1573 ~ 1620) mausoleum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
After that, you will visit National Stadium and Water Cube. Located in the south of the central area of Beijing Olympic Park, the Beijing National Stadium is the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The project covers a total area of 21 hectares and has a seating capacity of about 91000 spectators. Held the Olympic Games, Paralympic Games opening and closing ceremony, track and field competition and football finals. The National Aquatics Center, also known as Water Cube, is located in the Beijing Olympic Park. It is the main natatorium built for the 2008 Summer Olympics and one of the landmarks of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Then escort you to catch your train or back to your downtown hotel.
Duration: 30 minutes
