Beijing Explorer - Discover the Chinese Capital in 6 Days (CN-02)

This tour looks at the Chinese capital Beijing in-depth, exploring its varied and fascinating landmarks. There will also be free time to explore the city on your own – perhaps for shopping or to discover its various restaurants and districts - or to add on another Chinese city before or after your capital tour.
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from $895 per person, 6 days



Day 1. Beijing
Our driver and a guide will meet you at the airport arrivals lounge. Today we will visit an old Beijing district, called a ‘Hutong neighbourhood’, and enjoy a rickshaw ride.
Day 2. Beijing
In the morning we will visit one of the most famous squares in the world - Tiananmen. After, we will tour the famous Imperial palace, the Forbidden City and the magnificent Summer Palace. Finally, our second day will be topped off with a traditional roast duck dinner.
Day 3. Beijing
Today we will travel to the best preserved section of The Great Wall of China. After, we will travel to the Olympic Green and park built in Beijing for 2008 for the Summer Olympics. In the evening you will witness one of Beijing’s finest Acrobatic Shows.
Day 4. Beijing
Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven and The Lama Temple, or the Palace of Peace, which is a study centre for Tibetan Buddhism and it is home to a priceless collection including a statue of Maytreya: the future Buddha.
Day 5. Beijing
Time-out to find your own Beijing: visit the malls, wander the parks, see some art of just discover where locals hang out.
Day 6. Beijing
Transfer to the airport with our driver from the hotel lobby.
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Quick Facts
  • Season: Four Seasons
  • Days: 6
  • Group Size: 2-14
  • Tour Grade:   Gentle

Day 1. Beijing
Our driver and a guide will meet you at the airport arrivals lounge with a “China & Beyond” signboard. Today we will visit an old Beijing district, called a ‘Hutong neighbourhood’ located by Shichahai Lake. Hutongs are city areas dominated by alleys and traditional courtyard residences, dating back to the 13th century. Our guided rickshaw ride means immersion into this bygone era. (D)
Day 2. Beijing
One of the most famous squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, Tiananmen is the fourth largest city square in the world (440,000 square metres) and it stands at the Tiananmen Gate separating the square from the Forbidden City. Many key Chinese events took place here, including the declaration of the People’s Republic of China by Mao Zedong in 1949. After, we will visit the famous Imperial palace and the Forbidden City to see the ancient wooden structures and the former home of the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1420 until 1924). In the afternoon you will visit the magnificent Summer Palace which combines the natural beauty of the lakes and hills with the art of architects and designers. Finally, our second day will be topped off with a traditional roast duck dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3. Beijing
Today we will travel 70 kilometres (44 miles) north of Beijing, to the best preserved section of The Great Wall of China. This section –‘Badaling Great Wall’ situated in Yanqing County - was built during the Ming dynasty in the 16th century. The Great Wall is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. After, for a taste of modern China, we will travel to the Olympic Green and park built in Beijing for 2008 for the Summer Olympics. In the evening you will witness one of Beijing’s finest Acrobatic Shows. (B,L,D)
Day 4. Beijing
Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven – a fascinating collection of temples and altars spread inside a park in central Beijing. Built for the emperor, you will see that the northern wall represents the sky, and the southern wall represents earth. The tiled roof is the colour of heaven too: dark blue. The Lama Temple, or the Palace of Peace, is a study centre for Tibetan Buddhism and it is home to a priceless collection including a statue of Maytreya: the future Buddha. (B,L,D)
Day 5. Beijing
Time-out to find your own Beijing: visit the malls, wander the parks, see some art of just discover where locals hang out. Alternatively we can book an excursion for you. (B)
Day 6. Beijing
Transfer to the airport with our driver from the hotel lobby. (B)


Want to travel on different dates?
Please see below for our group tour dates, if you would like to travel on a different day, please let us know and we will come back to you with an offer. There might be additional surcharges for a private tour but all depends on the number of people in your party and your travel preferences.

 

Peninsula Palace *****

Category: De Luxe 5* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Wangfujing, Goldfish Lane, 8

Peninsula Palace The Peninsula Palace Hotel Beijing is located within main shopping areas of Wangfujing and Dongdan in the heart of Beijing. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the popular scenic spots such as Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and The Museum of Chinese History.

Opened in 1989, the hotel has an imposing, traditional Chinese architectural-style exterior, integrated with the ultimate in luxurious, modern hotel amenities and facilities.

There are 525 guest rooms, which have been refurbished to the most luxurious standard based on the Peninsula's tradition of comfort, interwoven with subtle Chinese influences. The newly designed guest rooms and suites feature hardwood floors covered with carpet, a 42” plasma television, high-speed broadband Internet access, silent fax machine and The Peninsula signature technology - a bedside electronic panel that controls all lighting and audio-visual equipment in the room, as well as a special control panel by the door displaying outside temperature and humidity levels.

The hotel has a lounge, restaurants, fitness centre, sauna, spa, indoor pool, prestigious shopping Arcade with 50 exclusive designer boutiques.

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Howard Johnson Paragon ****

Category: Business 4* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Jianguomen Avenue, 18

Howard Johnson Paragon The hotel is located in the city centre, next to the famous shopping mall - Henderson Centre, a 10-minute walk to the famous Tian Namen Square, Summer Palace and just across the street to the Beijing Railway Station.

There are 280 rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, cable/satellite TV, coffee/tea maker, Internet access, iron and ironing board.

The hotel has a restaurant, bar/lounge, room service, baby sitting on request, beauty salon, fitness centre, free parking, game room, ironing/laundry services, business centre, meeting /conference rooms, non-smoking rooms and rooms for the disabled.

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Red Wall ***

Category: Tourist 3* hotel
Address: China, Beijing, Sha Tan North Street, 31

Red Wall The hotel is located in the centre of Beijing and within 5 minutes walk to its major attractions: Forbidden City, traditional Chinese folk house (Hutong and Siheyuan), Wangfujing shopping street, Red Building of Beijing University, including relics of the city wall of Beijing.

The hotel has a total of 200 rooms including standard rooms, deluxe standard rooms, executive suite rooms equipped with a private bathroom, hairdryer, air conditioning, cable/satellite TV, high-speed Internet access, telephone, safety box, iron and ironing board and mini-bar.

There is a gym, sauna, massage, beauty salon, restaurant, coffee bar and meeting room. The restaurant offers Chinese and Western cuisines including Chinese imperial cuisine, Sichuan cuisine and Guangdong cuisine.

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