Summer Palace

Picking you up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing at 8:30 A.M. Then driving 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.

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After the temple go to savor authentic roasted peking duck for a lunch in a local restaurant near the Forbidden City. (If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can eat something else.)

The Palace Museum

The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the world's largest imperial palace complex. Spanning 72 hectares in the heart of Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was the political center of China and home to 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors for over 500 years. Originally built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming dynasty, the complex comprises 980 surviving buildings and is the largest collection of ancient wooden architecture in the world. It gets its name from its strict historical rules: access was strictly limited to the emperor, the imperial family, and their servants, making it a completely "forbidden" world to commoners. 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

After Forbidden City, drive to 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 playing cards, singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show

In the early evening, drive to the theater and watch 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.

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After the acrobatic show, you will enjoy an evening "hutong"(hutongs are alleys formed by lines of traditional courtyard residences) 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.

Mutianyu Great Wall

This morning, a scenic 1.5-hour drive brings you to the Great Wall of China. Stretching across thousands of miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder of the World stands as China's ultimate icon. Today, you will explore Mutianyu, celebrated as the most scenic and rewarding section of the wall. Glide up to the mountain ridge by chairlift (or cable car) to stand atop this ancient wonder. Spend 1 to 2 hours wandering through historic watchtowers, soaking in panoramic views, and absorbing the grandeur of this legendary fortress. Afterward, enjoy an exhilarating toboggan ride (or a relaxing cable car descent) back to the base.

Jinshanling Great Wall

In the afternoon drive 2 hours to Jinshanling Great Wall, located about 130 km (80 miles) northeast of Beijing, is celebrated as one of the most beautiful and best-preserved sections of the wall. Dating back to the 16th-century Ming Dynasty, this rugged 10.5 km (6.5-mile) stretch features a breathtaking blend of fully restored architecture and wild, crumbling ruins.

Simatai Great Wall

An evening tour to the Simatai Great Wall delivers an enchanting, romantic journey along the only section of the Great Wall illuminated for evening exploration. Witness the rugged mountain ridges of the Simatai Great Wall beautifully lit against the dark sky. Evening Return: Relax on a smooth, private 2-hour transfer back to your downtown Beijing hotel for your final night.