Beijing Trip Overview
This private tour will let you get a thorough understanding of Beijing in three days. Not only you will see some iconic places which represent the old part of Beijing, but also the modern parts of Beijing; interpreted by some art galleries, skyscrapers, modern museums and popular bar streets. You will enjoy a cup of coffee on the 80th floor of the China World Tower while appreciating the beauty of Beijing illuminated at night; dine in a traditional courtyard restaurant at the Ghost Street; walk around Sanlitun which is the most popular bar street in Beijing. Your private vehicle will also drive along the Chang’an Avenue and Tian’anmen Square at night, with many iconic buildings illuminated on either side.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
This private tour will let you get a thorough understanding of Beijing in three days. Not only you will see some iconic places which represent the old part of Beijing, but also the modern parts of Beijing; interpreted by some art galleries, skyscrapers, modern museums and popular bar streets. You will enjoy a cup of coffee on the 80th floor of the China World Tower while appreciating the beauty of Beijing illuminated at night; dine in a traditional courtyard restaurant at the Ghost Street; walk around Sanlitun which is the most popular bar street in Beijing. Your private vehicle will also drive along the Chang’an Avenue and Tian’anmen Square at night, with many iconic buildings illuminated on either side.
Itinerary
Day 1: Tian’anmen Square – Forbidden City – Hutong – Houhai Lake
Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China
Meet your guide in the lobby and start the tour from Tian’anmen Square which has witnessed some of the most dramatic chapters of China history. You will see the City Planning Hall first, then watch a 3D movie and walk around the exhibitions to learn more about the evolution and future planning of the city. Then enter the Square to see some of the iconic buildings in Beijing.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Next, visit the Forbidden City, which was built in 1420 and served as the imperial residence for 24 emperors of China. Your tour also includes a visit to the Horologe Room, where some exquisitely designed clocks are on display.
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Stop At: Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Shicha Lake Scenic Resort, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
After lunch time, venture into the city’s Hutongs, the narrow alleyways that run through the city’s historic neighborhoods. Then, take a rickshaw and visit a local family to gain an insight into Beijing life, before taking a walk around the Houhai Lake, the most popular pub street in Beijing.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall – Afternoon Break time – Beijing City Night Tour
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall in the morning, and you can choose to take the cable car both ways, or take the chairlift up and ride the toboggan down.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ghost Street (Gui Jie), Dongzhimennei Main Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing China
Go back to the hotel after lunch for a break, then be picked up again at 5:30pm to enjoy dinner in Huajia Yiyuan (at your own cost), a famous restaurant along the Ghost Street. It is the only street in the city that truly never sleeps.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Sanlitun, Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100027
Afterwards, walk around Sanlituan, a popular shopping and nightlife area.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Beijing, Beijing
Continue into the CBD and enjoy a cup of coffee on the 80th floor of the China World Tower to appreciate the beauty of Beijing illuminated at night. Finally, drive along the Chang’an Avenue and around Tian’anmen Square, admiring the many iconic buildings on either side.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: National Grand Theatre – Liulichang Street – Lama Temple – Olympic Village
Stop At: National Center for the Performing Arts, No.2 Xichang’an Street, Xicheng District, Beijing 100031 China
Visit the National Grand Theatre, an ellipsoid dome of titanium and glass surrounded by an artificial lake.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Liulichang Street, Hepingmenwai, Xicheng District, Beijing 100051 China
Then go to Liulichang Street, which is known throughout China for its traditional Chinese handicrafts. You will see a series of Qing style buildings, as well as watching painters and calligraphers working their craft.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Lama Temple (Yonghegong), No.12 Yonghegong Street, Beixinqiao, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100007 China
Enjoy lunch in Jindingxuan (optional), a popular Dim Sum restaurant frequented by superstars in Beijing. Then visit the Lama Temple, originally a palatial residence built in 1694 by Qing Emperor Kangxi for his fourth son, Prince Yongzheng.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Continue the tour by going to the Olympic Village, and walk around to have a look at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube (exteriors only), as well as some other iconic stadiums.
Duration: 40 minutes
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
