Summer Palace

Picking you up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing at 8:30 A.M. Then driving 40-50 minutes to Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park. Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900. You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.

The Palace Museum

Taking a lunch at a local Beijing restaurant in the city center and then visit Forbidden City. It's the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. You’ll spend several hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. English audio guide devices will be provided in Forbidden City for better understanding the rich history and stories about the imperial families hidden behand the grand architectural buildings.

Temple of Heaven

It's an UNESCO world heritage site. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420. It's a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest. Now, this special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

National Center for the Performing Arts

Having an early dinner and taking a Beijing night tour to one of the most beautiful architecture in this capital city- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), famously known as the "Giant Egg". This iconic titanium and glass dome, designed by Paul Andreu, is surrounded by an artificial lake and serves as China's premier venue for opera, music, and theater. You will visit some exhibitions and enjoying a concert/opera.

Tian'anmen

During the evening tour before/after the concert, we will drive through Tian'anmen gate, it will light up in the evening.

Mutianyu Great Wall

In the morning, driving 1.5 hours to China's Great Wall. It is the longest wall in the world. It is one of China's most iconic symbols and is also included in UNESCO World Heritage Site as well as in the new Seven Wonders Of The World of the world. After 1.5hours driving from Beijing city center you will arrive at Mutianyu Great Wall. This place is the most famous and ideal section of the Great Wall. You will take a ski-lift (or cable car) up to the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. Then you will take an exhilarating toboggan (or cable car) ride back down from the top of the Great Wall.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Having a lunch near the Great wall, then drive to Lama Temple. It also known as Yonghe Temple, Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery, Yonghe Lamasery is located at the northeast corner of Beijing City, considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show

In the early evening, drive to a theater and watching the outstanding skilled performance of stunts, dance and acrobatics by men and women in colourful costumes. This breathtaking acrobatic show starts in the early evening. You will have a middle seat for the show.

Beijing

After the acrobatic show, you will enjoy an evening "hutong" walking food tour around Dongsi Hutong area. This experience include walking tour with hidden eatery visits, offering immersive culinary adventure, primarily focusing on navigating historic hutong alleyways to sample authentic local dishes, such as fried pancake, Yogurt, hotpot, Soup dumplings, "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles originating from the Yunnan province, street barbecue paired with local beer or "baijiu" (Chinese liquor around 40%-60% alcohol by volume). For adventure foodies you can try Intestine soup.