Beijing Trip Overview
Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall and culture of China. We will see the highlights around Beijing. Appreciate the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall. Stroll around Beihai Park, admire the imperial architecture, views and explore different effects of mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architectures. In the evening, enjoy an impressive Peking Opera performance at Liyuan Theatre
1. Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy the amazing natural scenery
2. Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy
3. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
4. Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide
5. Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
Additional Info
Duration: 8 to 9 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, Beijing, China
Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall and culture of China. We will see the highlights around Beijing. Appreciate the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall. Stroll around Beihai Park, admire the imperial architecture, views and explore different effects of mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architectures. In the evening, enjoy an impressive Peking Opera performance at Liyuan Theatre
1. Climb the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy the amazing natural scenery
2. Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy
3. Lunch is included, with vegetarian options available
4. Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide
5. Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel or Beijing Railway Station at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will drive out of the city to Mutianyu Great Wall and start the full-day tour.
The Mutianyu Great Wall is less well-known to tourists but with scenery that can rival against any section of the Great Wall. It is currently the longest section and has a high reputation. Surrounded by lush forests, Mutianyu Great Wall not only teaches you a wonderful Chinese history lesson, but also brings you closer to nature. Decorated by blooming flowers in spring and summer, golden leaves in fall, and blanketed with snow in winter, the grandeur of Mutianyu Great Wall is to be taken in at all seasons.
Things to do on the Mutianyu Great Wall: walk along the pathway with dense watchtowers and fortresses and feel its profound history; indulge yourself in the Mutianyu Great Wall; opt to take a cable car ride to soar over the Mutianyu Great Wall; enjoy the excitement of a toboggan ride winding through mountains.
After lunch, we will drive back to Beijing downtown, Stroll around Beihai Park, admire the imperial architecture and enjoy a impressive Peking Opera performance.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan), No.1 Wenjin Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100034 China
Located to the west of the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park, Beihai Park is one of the best-preserved imperial parks in the center of Beijing.
More than half of the area is taken up by a large lake, where lots of travelers go boating in the summer and skating in the winter. The White Pagoda on the mountain beside the lake is the symbol of this park, which offers a vantage point with a beautiful view of the whole park. Other ancient buildings, such as Hao Pu Creek Garden, Quiet Heart Studio, Nine-dragon Screen, Five Dragon Pavilions and Circular City, show different effects of mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architectures.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Liyuan Theatre, No.175 Yongan Road Xicheng District, Beijing China
Peking opera, or Beijing opera, “the quintessence of China”, displays a uniquely Chinese art form. As one of the classic art forms of imperial China, Beijing Opera is a staple of cultural tradition in the modern era. Reflecting the opulence and dramatic storytelling from as far back as the mid Qing Dynasty (late 18th century), the actors and actresses keep the history of China alive with their vivid costumes and lilting voices. It is a combination of acrobatics, singing, and dancing. Stylistic role-play, facial make-up, costumes, vocal skills, and traditional music are the major highlights of Peking opera.
Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, Wrap your memories and say good-bye in your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
