Beijing Short Stay tours

Day 1. Beijing
Arrival in Beijing, reception and transfer to your hotel. Beijing is a city of contrasts, an ancient capital with some incredible historical sites, and a bustling modern metropolis which hosted the 2008 Olympics. Free day to rest and recover. We have arranged a body massage to help you relax. Your guide will meet you and take you to a popular local restaurant to sample some of the delights of Beijing's great food culture.

Day 2. Beijing (BLD)
After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to visit the Great Wall - Mutianyu Section which has unique characteristics compared to the other sections of the wall. It is situated among beautiful landscapes. This section is formed by three connected watch towers and has a comfortable cable car ride to the top. You can choose to come down by toboggan if you dare. Lunch is at a local restaurant near the Wall. In the afternoon, you will be taught simple Chinese language and explain the culture in a 2 hour class at a Tea House where local people enjoy meeting their friends. The experienced bilingual teacher will teach you the simple but practical words and phrases and introduce you to local culture. Dinner is at Quanjude Restaurant, which serves possibly the best Peking duck in China.

Day 3. Beijing (BLD)
After breakfast, you will experience an ancient Emperor's daily life. First you will visit the Forbidden City, from where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties governed for over 500 years. The magnificent and solemn palace will feed your imagination with the life of Chinese emperors past. We have arranged a private viewing of the Treasure Houses of the Qing Dynasty royalty and Hall of Clocks and Watches. These areas are off limits to most tour groups. Lunch is at the famous local restaurant-Wahaha. In the afternoon, you continue to Tian'anmen Square, the symbol of Beijing. Dinner will be at the fabulous Imperial Dinner at Beihai Park. All dishes are selected from the favourite foods of the Ming & Qing Royal family and served in a famous old restaurant in the park.

Day 4. Beijing (BLD)
After tasting the royal lifestyle yesterday, today will be a wonderful opportunity to experience the lives of Chinese people today. We begin by joining the thousands of old people at the Temple of Heaven as they practice their Tai Chi. Afterwards we head off to take a rickshaw ride to Hutongs where you will visit the local flea market. You may find some interesting things and practice your bargaining skills. After a local lunch, rest in a local house in the Hutong and review the Chinese words and sentences you have learnt previously. Talk with a family if you like. Under the watchful eye of a 70 year old Grandma you can learn the ancient art of Chinese knot tying. Finish the day with a spectacular Kungfu show. Dinner.

Day 5. Beijing (B)
After breakfast, a free morning to explore more of the city or to sample some of Beijing's shopping. Transfer to the airport for your departure flight home.

Day 1. Beijing
Day 2. Beijing (BLD)
Day 3. Beijing (BLD)
Day 4. Beijing (BLD)
Day 5. Beijing (B)

The price includes accommodation as indicated, all private tours with an English speaking guide, all entrances fees, tours and transfers in private as per category, all meals as indicated in the itinerary, and all taxes.

Meals not specified and travel insurance are not included.
Notes
Accommodation subject to hotel availability at the time of booking. Prices are valid from January 2024 to February 2024 but not valid during major holiday periods in China (January 25 - January 31, May 1-May 3, September 30 - October 7 2024, February 13 - February 19, 2024).