5-Day Beijing Tour: Explore the Great Wall & Forbidden City

Arrival in Beijing – Free Time & Leisure Walks

Welcome to Beijing! We offer 24-hour airport pick-up service. After checking in to your hotel, you are free to explore the city at your own pace.

Evening Suggestions:

• Houhai – A tranquil lakeside area with traditional hutongs and lively bars. Experience local snacks like boiled beef tripe and mung bean treats.

• Dashilan Street – One of Beijing’s oldest commercial streets, lined with shops and traditional architecture.

• Guijie (Ghost Street) – A famous night food street known for its spicy dishes and vibrant local atmosphere.

Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Not included

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Qianmen Street, Temple of Heaven

Start your day by visiting some of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks.

Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Highlights:

• Tiananmen Square
  The symbolic heart of Beijing, known for its vast granite-paved expanse. Key sites include the Monument to the People’s Heroes and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

• The Forbidden City
  Former imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, now the Palace Museum—the largest ancient art museum in China. Home to priceless imperial collections, it is one of the world’s three great palace complexes.

• Qianmen Street
  A historic commercial street south of Tiananmen Square, famous for its traditional architecture, local snacks, and the blend of old Beijing culture with modern city life.

• Temple of Heaven
  A UNESCO World Heritage Site where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Main structures—including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Circular Mound Altar, and Imperial Vault of Heaven—are arranged along a central north-south axis.

Flag-Raising Ceremony · Great Wall (Badaling) · Olympic Park · Bird’s Nest · Water Cube · Ice Ribbon (Exterior Only)

Discover Beijing’s most iconic attractions, from ancient wonders to modern landmarks.

Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Itinerary Highlights:

• Flag-Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square
  Start your day with the solemn national flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square—a patriotic tradition for many Chinese visitors.

• Badaling Great Wall
  The most visited and well-preserved section of the Great Wall, Badaling is recognized as a National Tourist Attraction. It is renowned for its grand scale, rich history, and impressive fortifications. Enjoy sweeping mountain views and experience the brilliance of China’s ancient defense marvel.

• Beijing Olympic Park
  A modern landmark of Beijing and a legacy of the 2008 Olympic Games. The park includes ten venues, notably the Bird’s Nest (National Stadium), the Water Cube (National Aquatics Center), and the Ice Ribbon. The park blends sports, culture, technology, and leisure, creating a vast, multifunctional public space.

Summer Palace · Top Universities (Exterior Visit) · Temple of Heaven

Experience the beauty of imperial gardens and the prestige of China’s leading academic institutions.

Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast and lunch included

Itinerary Highlights:

• Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)
  A patriotic education site built in 1988 on the ruins of what was once a glorious imperial garden. Although much of it remains in ruins, visitors can still explore the original layout, rockeries, stone carvings, and the remains of European-style buildings. A museum on-site commemorates its history.

• Summer Palace
  China’s best-preserved imperial garden, centered around Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill. Inspired by Hangzhou’s West Lake and traditional Jiangnan gardens, the Summer Palace features exquisite pavilions, majestic bridges, and classic landscaped vistas.

• Tsinghua University (Exterior Visit)
  China’s most prestigious university, directly under the Ministry of Education. As a leading “Project 985” and “Project 211” institution, Tsinghua is renowned as a cradle for the country’s top engineers and scientists. The tour includes an exterior visit.

• Optional: Peking University (Exterior Visit)
  Another of China’s top universities, often visited together with Tsinghua by those interested in academic achievement.

Free Time & Departure from Beijing

Enjoy a relaxing morning before heading home.

Meals: Breakfast included

Suggestions for Your Free Time:
– Shop for themed souvenirs and local specialties
– Visit any landmarks you may have missed
– Sleep in and unwind at your hotel

According to your departure time, we will provide transfer service to the train station or airport.
For your comfort, we recommend booking return train tickets after 8:00 PM or flights after 9:00 PM.

⚠️ Note: The itinerary may be adjusted due to policy changes, venue closures, or traffic controls.