Beijing Cultural Experience
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This four-day tour starts and ends in Beijing, offering a perfect blend of iconic sights and cultural experiences. You’ll explore the majestic Forbidden City and enjoy a memorable walk along the well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, complete with stunning mountain views. There’s also a full day at leisure to discover Beijing your way, with optional tours including a rickshaw ride through ancient Hutongs and a visit to the Temple of Heaven, or a Taoist temple experience followed by the Summer Palace and a calligraphy lesson. Expect a relaxed pace with plenty of time to soak up the city’s rich history and vibrant culture.
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Tour Overview
Duration
4 daysHotel Rating
3 star hotelsStarts
BeijingEnds
BeijingMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in China that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Country
ChinaPassengers
$2,448.00
$1,224.00
Tour Style
Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Trip Type
Private Tours
Range
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Tour Guide
Yes - English speaking guide.Group Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Demands a higher level of physical effort, including extended walking, hiking, or more challenging terrain. You must be able to walk around 5-kilometres without stopping and on overland trips, you must be able to manage steps up into overland trucks.
Trip Type
Private ToursTour Highlights
Included
Not Included
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Beijing
Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, where a representative will be waiting to greet you and accompany you on your transfer into the city. Your private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Beijing.
The rest of the day is free for you to spend at leisure. You may prefer to rest after your flight or head out for a first look at life in China’s vast capital.
Day 2 - Beijing - Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall section
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at around 08:00 for today’s sightseeing. Following a 30-minute to 1-hour drive, we visit the Forbidden City, the largest ancient palace complex in the world, the best-preserved imperial palace in China, and one of the country’s most important historic sites. We spend around 1.5 hours exploring its grand halls and gardens.
We then travel north-east for approximately two hours to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. With the Yanshan Mountains as a backdrop, we stop for lunch before setting out to walk along this remarkable stretch of the Wall. We spend around 2.5 hours here, taking in the scenery and exploring one of the best-preserved and most celebrated sections of the Great Wall, known for its impressive views and relatively fewer visitors. Please note that access to the cable car at the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is not included.
Afterwards, we return to your hotel in Beijing, arriving at around 19:00. The evening is at leisure, with time for dinner, not included, and to explore the local area.
Day 3 - Exploring Beijing & Optional Tours about Chinese Tea, Tai Chi and Feng Shui
After breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure in Beijing. You may choose to explore the city independently, visiting sites that interest you, or simply relax at your hotel and make use of its facilities. Alternatively, you can join one of the optional tours.
Optional Tour 1: Visit the Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing’s most sacred imperial sites, where emperors once prayed for peace and good harvests. Continue to a tea house to enjoy a traditional tea ceremony and learn about Chinese tea culture. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, explore Beijing’s historic hutongs on a rickshaw ride through the old neighborhoods, with a visit to a local family to gain insight into daily life in traditional courtyard homes.
Optional Tour 2: Visit Yonghegong Lamasery, the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Beijing and a former residence of a Qing dynasty crown prince. Continue to the nearby Confucius Temple and Imperial College, once China’s highest educational institution and a key center of Confucian learning. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, travel to the Summer Palace and explore its magnificent imperial gardens and historic buildings.
Day 4 - Beijing
After breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight. Although your time in Beijing comes to an end today, the experiences and memories of this remarkable city will stay with you long after you leave. Breakfast is included.
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Extras and add-ons
If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.
Hotels
The hotels listed below are examples which we frequently use on this tour. Alternative hotels of a similar standard may be used instead.
Prices & Dates
'Double/Twin' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to anyone wanting the privacy of their own room. 'Triple' prices (if available) are per person when there are 3 people on the same booking sharing a room.
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