Destinations: Arrive in Beijing

Activities:

Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an ancient capital with many incredible historical sites as well as a bustling modern metropolis after the 2008 Olympics. Upon your arrival in Beijing, our guide will meet you at airport and transfer you to your hotel. Service starts from your arrival at Beijing airport. International/Domestic flight/train arrangement is on your own. The rest of the day is free to recover from jetlag or to explore this ancient but modern capital by yourself.

Destinations: Beijing

Activities:

After breakfast, your Beijing city highlight trip starts from Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest public square, serves as symbol of Beijing and China. Go ahead through the central opening of Tian'anmen Gate, you will reach the Forbidden City, the largest royal palace in the world. From 1420 to 1911, 24 Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties handled state affairs in this giant and mysterious palace.
Later you'll visit the Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors prayed for good harvests and worshipped the God of Heaven with solemn ceremonies. Furthermore, we will arrange you a chance to visit either Pearl Shop or local Art & Craft Shop to get a close look of these lovely souvenirs.
In the evening you will taste Beijing Roast Duck at the famous Quanjude Restaurant.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Beijing

Activities:

After breakfast, you will head for the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Stretching for over 6000km, the wall was originally constructed to protect China from nomadic troops two thousand years ago. You need to climb about 20 minutes to reach top entrance to the wall at Mutianyu section. Of course cable car can always be your optional choice. The scenery of this section is marvelous. You can enjoy the time walking and climbing at your own pace.
In the afternoon visit the 2008 Beijing Olympic Park and Olympic village. You can take a walk in the world's biggest Olympic Park and have a glimpse of the Olympic stadiums, such as Bird's Nest - National Stadium, and Water Cube - National Aquatics Center. Then you will have a chance to visit local art & craft store to get in touch with local culture.
In late evening, transfer to Houhai Lake, where you can find your favorate restaurant for dinner or enjoy nightlife in pubs & bars.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Beijing

Activities:

Today, you will first go to visit the Summer Palace, the most beautiful imperial garden in China.
After lunch, you will have a close look of the old part of Beijing by taking the Hutong tour, where you may see the traditonal houses and experiece the real China.
Rest of the day is free time for your own arrangement. One good choice is shoping in the Xiushui Market where you can have fun bargaining with the venders.

Meals: lunch

Destinations: Depart from Beijing

Activities:

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure. Service ends at your departure from Beijing airport. Your local guide will say goodbye to you after transferring you to the airport. International/Domestic flight/train arrangement is on your own.