This 5-day premium pure play tour takes you to Beijing’s most iconic imperial and cultural landmarks—unveiling the charm of China’s capital with 600 years of imperial history:
- Imperial Heritage: Explore the Forbidden City (3-hour deep tour with wireless audio guides, world’s largest imperial palace), Badaling Great Wall (“He who has not climbed is not a true hero”), and Temple of Heaven (Ming-Qing emperors’ sacrificial altar, “round heaven & square earth” architecture).
- Royal Gardens & Historic Sites: Wander the Summer Palace (China’s best-preserved imperial garden, Kunming Lake & Wanshou Mountain), Yuanmingyuan (“Garden of Gardens” ruins blending Chinese-Western designs), and Prince Gong’s Mansion (“half the history of Qing Dynasty” in one estate).
- Cultural & Modern Blends: Visit Tiananmen Square (world’s largest urban square), Olympic Park (Bird’s Nest & Water Cube, dual-Olympic venue), and Shichahai Hutongs (old Beijing alley culture with bars & local life).
- Travel Details: Round-trip flights (Shenzhen-Beijing, ~3h); air-conditioned tour buses; 4 breakfasts + 7 lunches/dinners included (Day 1 no meals, Day 5 no dinner, lavish hotel buffet breakfast); consecutive stays in selected Beijing hotels (no relocation); complimentary perks (1 bottle of water/person/day, group photo at Tiananmen Square).
Highlights
- Forbidden City (3-Hour Deep Tour) – World’s largest imperial palace (24 Ming-Qing emperors). Includes wireless audio guides for clear commentary; explore 600-year-old mortise-and-tenon architecture, red walls & golden glazed roofs.
- Badaling Great Wall – Most iconic Great Wall section (“One man guards the pass, ten thousand cannot breach”). Climb to feel the “true hero” spirit; panoramic views of walls winding through mountains (visited by 300+ world leaders).
- Summer Palace – China’s best-preserved imperial garden. Tour Kunming Lake, West Causeway Six Bridges, and Wanshou Mountain; follow Empress Dowager Cixi’s route to experience Qing Dynasty royal leisure.
- Temple of Heaven – World’s largest ancient celestial altar. Admire “round heaven & square earth” design; experience the Echo Wall (sound travels 200m clearly) and explore emperors’ harvest-prayer rituals.
- Prince Gong’s Mansion – China’s best-preserved princely residence. Once home to corrupt official Heshen (fortune = 15 years of Qing revenue); “half the history of Qing Dynasty” in its halls & gardens.
- Comfort & Perks – Consecutive stays in selected Beijing hotels (no relocation); lavish buffet breakfasts; complimentary water (1 bottle/person/day) + group photo at Tiananmen Square; dual-Olympic Park visit (Bird’s Nest & Water Cube).