Beijing Trip Overview
Travel to the UNESCO heritage site-Forbidden City, enjoy marvellous palaces and displays in the afternoon. Appreciate beautiful night view of downtown city to bustling Houhai Lake area and amazing view of modern Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
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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, China, China
Travel to the UNESCO heritage site-Forbidden City, enjoy marvellous palaces and displays in the afternoon. Appreciate beautiful night view of downtown city to bustling Houhai Lake area and amazing view of modern Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
After picking you up from the airport, drive to first stop at the famous Tiananmen Square which is one of the largest public squares in the world, have a glimpse of important sights such as the beautiful Qianmen Tower and the elegant Mausoleum of Mao.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Walk northwards arrive at the entrance of the largest imperial residence at the magnificent Forbidden City which was home to 24 different Chinese emperors for more than 5 centuries. Take time to uncover the enclosure visiting interesting parts and listening to famous legends.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
When night falls, take a wonderful drive to the famous Houhai Lake area to enjoy some free time interacting with locals as well as an enchanting group of expatriates who frequent major hangout joints at the lake over drinks and tasty local snacks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Afterwards, stop by the famed Olympic Stadium to appreciate the engineering feats and to have a photo session at the Olympic National Stadium (Bird’s Nest) and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube). The tour then ends with airport drop off.
Duration: 40 minutes
