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3-Day Highlights Beijing Private Tour Package

Beijing · 3 days · from $543 USD

Culture

3-Day Highlights Beijing Private Tour Package — 3 days · Beijing · Culture. Private & small-group China tour with English-speaking guide.

Itinerary

  • Day 1: : Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace We’ll start your adventure by picking you up from your hotel on time and heading straight to Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world, spanning 440,000 square meters. From there, we’ll explore the Forbidden City, a meticulously preserved imperial palace that stands as the world’s largest ancient palatial structure. Our journey continues to the Temple of Heaven, where you’ll learn about ancient sacrificial rituals and traditional Chinese medicine culture along the way. After a typical Chinese lunch at Taiyichun Restaurant, we’ll whisk you away to the Summer Palace. This expansive royal park is a testament to Chinese horticultural artistry and imperial splendor. At day’s end, we’ll ensure your safe return to your hotel, leaving you refreshed and ready for more adventures.
  • Day 2: : Ming Tombs, Sacred Road, Mutianyu Great Wall Prepare for another day of discovery as we pick you up promptly from your hotel to visit the Ming Tombs, resting place of 13 Ming Dynasty emperors. Explore Changling or Dingling and walk the Sacred Road, lined with stone figures and animals symbolizing an ancient pathway to heaven. Following our visit to the Ming Tombs, we’ll venture to the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall. En route, we’ll stop at a jade processing factory to glimpse the intricate art of Chinese jade carving, an embodiment of traditional culture. Concluding our day’s journey, we’ll escort you back to your hotel, ensuring you reflect on the majesty of China’s historical treasures.
  • Day 3: : Beijing Zoo, Lama Temple, Hutong, Bird's Nest, Water Cube Today begins with a visit to Beijing Zoo, where you’ll delight in the company of pandas and other treasures of the animal kingdom. From there, we’ll move to the serene Lama Temple, a sanctuary of Tibetan Buddhism and home to the largest lamasery of the Gelug Sect in Beijing. You’ll have the opportunity to savor traditional Chinese tea culture before enjoying a typical Chinese lunch with locals in a traditional Beijing residence. Embark on a rickshaw tour through Beijing’s hutongs, ancient alleyways that reveal the city’s cultural heartbeat. Visit a primary school and marvel at historic landmarks like the Bell Tower. Our journey concludes with a visit to the Olympic Stadiums: the iconic Bird’s Nest and the dazzling Water Cube. Dive into the spirit of the 2008 Summer Olympics and explore these architectural marvels at your leisure. As the day draws to a close, we’ll escort you back to your hotel, leaving you with memories of Beijing’s rich cultural tapestry.

What's included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Round trip transfer to your hotel
  • Private car or van with air conditioning
  • Friendly, English-speaking tour guide
  • Delicious
  • Chinese lunch at a local restaurant

Need Forbidden City tickets? They release 7 days ahead at 20:00 and sell out fast — see the booking playbook or let us grab them from $5.