5-Day Beijing Highlights Tour

Tour Highlights

🏯 Discover Imperial Beijing

Step into the heart of China’s imperial history, from the vast Tiananmen Square and magnificent Forbidden City to the panoramic views from Jingshan Park and the tranquil gardens of the Summer Palace.

🏔️ Walk the Great Wall Your Way

Experience the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall with your choice of a scenic cable car or the more adventurous chairlift-and-toboggan experience, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.

🥟 Step Into Authentic Hutong Life

Go beyond Beijing’s famous landmarks with a traditional rickshaw ride through historic Hutongs, a local family-style lunch and a glimpse into the everyday life of old Beijing.

🥋 Experience Beijing Like a Local

Join local residents for a morning Tai Chi experience, slow down in the historic neighborhoods around Shichahai and discover Beijing through its living traditions.

🐉 Cruise Through Imperial Landscapes

Enjoy a relaxing Dragon Boat cruise on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, combining imperial heritage, beautiful gardens and traditional Chinese scenery.

🎭 From Ancient Traditions to Modern Beijing

Experience the contrasts of China’s capital, from imperial palaces and traditional Hutong culture to Wangfujing’s vibrant city life, Olympic landmarks and the dazzling artistry of a Chinese acrobatic show.

Itinerary

Day 1 | Arrival in Beijing

Upon arrival in Beijing, China's capital city, your tour guide will meet you at the airport or railway station and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest.

The remainder of the day is free for you to relax or explore Beijing at your own pace.

Meals: No meals included
Accommodation: Beijing

Day 2 | Tiananmen Square – Forbidden City – Jingshan Park – Hutong Rickshaw Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, begin your Beijing sightseeing with a visit to Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares and an iconic symbol of modern China.

Continue to the magnificent Forbidden City, the former imperial palace of China's Ming and Qing dynasties. Explore its grand courtyards, magnificent halls and fascinating imperial treasures, including the Treasure Gallery and Nine-Dragon Wall.

If Forbidden City tickets are unavailable, the visit will be replaced by Prince Gong Mansion.

After lunch, visit Jingshan Park and climb to the viewpoint overlooking the spectacular rooftops and courtyards of the Forbidden City.

In the afternoon, experience old Beijing by taking a traditional rickshaw ride through the historic hutong alleys. Discover traditional courtyard homes, narrow lanes and the everyday lifestyle of local residents.

In the evening, enjoy free time to explore the lively Shichahai area at your own pace, with its lakeside scenery, cafés, bars and historic streets.

Lunch: Local hutong family-style lunch
Dinner: On your own
Accommodation: Beijing

Day 3 | Mutianyu Great Wall – Olympic Landmarks – Chinese Acrobatic Show (B, L, D)

After breakfast, travel to the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the most scenic and best-preserved sections of the Great Wall near Beijing.

Enjoy a round-trip cable car, or choose the more adventurous option of taking the chairlift up and toboggan ride down.

Take time to walk along the ancient wall and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.

After lunch, return to Beijing and stop for an exterior view of the iconic Bird's Nest and Water Cube, built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

In the evening, enjoy an exciting Chinese Acrobatic Show, featuring spectacular balancing, tumbling and traditional Chinese performance arts.

Lunch: Chinese & Western buffet lunch with red wine
Dinner: Chinese set meal
Accommodation: Beijing

Day 4 | Temple of Heaven – Tai Chi – Summer Palace – Wangfujing (B, L)

Start the day early with a visit to the magnificent Temple of Heaven, one of Beijing's most important imperial landmarks.

Join local residents for a relaxing Tai Chi experience and discover the traditional culture and daily life surrounding this historic site.

Continue to the Summer Palace, China's famous imperial summer retreat, known for its beautiful gardens, Kunming Lake and traditional architecture.

Enjoy a relaxing Dragon Boat cruise on Kunming Lake, weather and seasonal operating conditions permitting.

In the late afternoon, head to Wangfujing Street, one of Beijing's best-known commercial and pedestrian streets, for free time to explore the shops, local snacks and lively city atmosphere.

Lunch: Peking Duck
Dinner: On your own
Accommodation: Beijing

Day 5 | Departure from Beijing (B)

After breakfast, enjoy some free time until your departure.

Your private driver will transfer you to Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing International Airport or the high-speed railway station, according to your travel arrangements.

Breakfast: Hotel breakfast

End of your Beijing journey.