Description
Tour Code: OCT-Beijing-09
Tour Type: Private Tour
Tour Highlights:
Day 1 Arrival Beijing
Hotel pick up and transfer to hotel
Meals: No meals
Accommodation: In Beijing
Arriving in Beijing, the Capital city of China, our professional local guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to check in at hotel. Enjoy your free at leisure for the rest of the day to overcome the jet leg.
Day 2 Beijing
Temple of Heaven, Hutong walking, Forbidden City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing
After a leisure breakfast, we will start the Beijing city exploring day. Pick up from hotel lobby and drive forward Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. Except the stunning building structures, you will find many senior citizens congregate to do exercises, such as Taichi, dancing, playing balls, etc. You will find the retired life in China quite different from that in your country. Except doing exercises, seniors in China also spend their retired time on writing on the ground, playing Chinese chess or cards, singing and dancing, having fun with grandchildren, etc.
Then we will walk into an authentic Hutong nearby, without tourists, where you will see a real Hutong life. You find local people, especially senior citizens stand or sit at the doorways talking, or sit in tree shade, playing chess. Walk through the residential community in Hutong, to know more about the housing developments of Beijing. Some vendors will sell local food in Hutong. If you like, you may try the popular pancake--- a local snack breakfast in Beijing.
Lunch will be arranged at a pleasant local restaurant, trying the authentic Beijing food.
In the afternoon, avoid the crowds in the morning, visit the best treasure of Forbidden City. the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. You will explore the glorious palace halls and gardens for more than 2 hours in Forbidden City, learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there. You will be stunned by the numerous old art treasures exhibited in halls.
Then drive back to hotel, enjoy your leisure time at night. You can also feel free to consult with your local guide about the local restaurant, night activities, etc. She or he will be delighted to offer your useful advice.
Day 3 Beijing
Jinshanling Great Wall, Gubei Water Town, Night View of Simatai Great Wall
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: At Gubei Water Town
In the morning, we will check out from hotel and start our trip to visit China Great Wall--- Jinshanling Section, the most magnificent section of the Great Wall. The Jinshanling Great Wall is the quite essential and most beautiful part of the Great Wall, which is also known as the “paradise for photographers”. The barrier walls, text bricks and stone blocking horses are the three must-sees of the Jinshanling Great Wal. Our expert local guide will show you a wonderful trip of Jinshanling.
After the tour, we will drive from Jinshanling to Gubei Water Town, which is a resort ancient-Chinese-style town at the foot of Simatai section of the Great Wall. At night, we will have chance to enjoy the magnificent shinning view of the town and the night view of Great Wall.
Day 4 Departure Beijing
To learn to be a traditional Chinese craftsman, Drive back to Beijing, Transfer to airport
Meals: Breakfast Lunch