— Product Introduction —
Experience the beauty of autumn with this 3-day tour of Beijing: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Old Summer Palace, the Mutianyu Great Wall, exterior views of the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, and a traditional performance! The itinerary includes visits to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the magnificent Mutianyu Great Wall, and the historical sites of the Summer Palace. You will stay in a luxury hotel for two nights, with an upgraded breakfast to ensure a relaxing journey. Whether you're admiring the autumn colors or exploring historical sites, this tour will create unforgettable memories!
— Sightseeing Itinerary Information —
Tour type: Private tour
Transportation: Private car service, hotel pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road
Hotel accommodation: Four-star or five-star hotel (your choice)
Meals: Breakfast is included at the hotel (lunch and dinner are not included).
Tourism type: Historical site tour, cultural experience
—Itinerary Introduction—
- Day 1: Tiananmen Square - Palace Museum - Shichahai - Yandaixiejie (Yandai Xiejie)
Meet at 8:30 AM and head to our first stop: Tiananmen Square.
Tiananmen Square is the core area of Beijing's central axis and one of China's most important political and cultural symbols.
Around 9:30 AM, visit the second stop: the Palace Museum.
Visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace, the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It is the largest and most complete existing royal architectural complex in China, and is hailed as one of the world's five great palaces. Explore the newly opened areas of the Forbidden City: the Shou Kang Palace, where you can travel back to the Qing Dynasty and experience the grandeur of Consort Xi's birthday celebrations and the bitterness of her life in the inner palace. The tranquil and secluded Cining Palace Garden captures the gentle atmosphere of the court life of empress dowagers and imperial concubines of two dynasties. Imitate the leisurely strolls and relaxation of Ming and Qing imperial concubines, and experience the beauty of the palace gardens. Those interested can also visit the Yanxi Palace, which gained popularity due to the TV series "Story of Yanxi Palace".
(Lunch is at your own expense)
Around 13:30, visit the third stop: Shichahai + Yandaixie Street.
Head to Shichahai Scenic Area, once the private garden of Qing Dynasty princes and nobles. It still retains numerous princely mansions, gardens, and former residences of famous figures, allowing you to admire natural landscapes with centuries of history, such as "Yinding Guanshan" (Silver Ingot Viewing the Mountain) and "Liuan An Feng He" (Willow Bank and Lotus in the Breeze). Enjoy the most beautiful and bustling part of old Beijing's old city, where you can experience the authentic atmosphere of traditional Beijing hutongs and courtyards. As night falls, the bars around Shichahai are brightly lit, offering a glimpse into Beijing's nighttime charm… Stroll along Yandaixie Street, where you can find Beijing paper-cutting, sugar blowing, and local snacks, brimming with ancient and unique local flavor.
(Dinner at your own expense)
We returned to the hotel around 6:30 PM after dinner.
*Accommodation: Double room (2 people per room) in a 4-star/5-star hotel or equivalent (based on online reviews) [Reference Hotel Names] 4-star: Yueguishu/Yunli/Qianmen Jianguo/Guomao 5L Hotel; 5-star: Gongda Jianguo/Weijing International Hotel
- Day 2: Summer Palace - Old Summer Palace
Meet at 8:30 AM and head to our first stop: Summer Palace
Visit the Summer Palace, the largest existing imperial garden in China, which served as the retirement home of Empress Dowager Cixi during the late Qing Dynasty. The most distinctive feature of the garden is its Long Corridor, renowned for its exquisite paintings, including 546 depictions of West Lake and over 8,000 paintings of figures, scenes, flowers, and birds. In 1992, the Summer Palace's Long Corridor was listed in the Guinness World Records as the "longest corridor in the world." Stroll along the shores of Kunming Lake, walking through the world's longest gallery, and visit famous attractions within the garden such as the Hall of Joyful Longevity, the Hall of Benevolent Longevity, the Jade Ripples Hall, the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and the Pavilion of Knowing Spring.
(Lunch is at your own expense)
Around 13:30, we headed to our second stop: Yuanmingyuan (Old Summer Palace).
Visit the Yuanmingyuan Ruins Park, once hailed as the "Garden of Gardens." This magnificent garden, built over 150 years, combined the grandeur of imperial palaces with the delicate beauty of Jiangnan water towns, while also incorporating European garden architectural styles. The great French writer Victor Hugo once said, "Even if all the treasures of all the Notre Dames in our country were combined, they could not compare to this vast and splendid Oriental museum." In October 1860, the Yuanmingyuan suffered brutal looting and burning by the Anglo-French allied forces and the Eight-Nation Alliance, and countless other acts of destruction and plunder, ultimately reducing this once-famous garden to ruins. Having endured the baptism of blood and fire, the Yuanmingyuan stands as a historical record of modern China, possessing a profound and awe-inspiring value…
(Dinner at your own expense)
We returned to the hotel around 6:30 PM after dinner.
*Accommodation: Double room (2 people per room) in a 4-star/5-star hotel or equivalent (based on online reviews) [Reference Hotel Names] 4-star: Yueguishu/Yunli/Qianmen Jianguo/Guomao 5L Hotel; 5-star: Gongda Jianguo/Weijing International Hotel
- Day 3: Mutianyu Great Wall - View the Bird's Nest and Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) from the outside - Tanghui Performance
After gathering at 09:00, we will proceed to our first stop: Mutianyu Great Wall.
Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, a section of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall known for its exceptional beauty. This section connects Gubeikou in the east to Juyongguan in the west, stretching 5400 meters, making it the longest section of the Great Wall in China and one of Beijing's sixteen scenic spots. Historically a crucial military stronghold protecting the capital, it features landmarks such as the Zhengguantai (Main Gate Tower), the Dajiaolou (Great Corner Tower), and the Yingfeidaoyang (Eagle Soaring Upside Down).
Around 3:30 PM, we headed to the second stop: viewing the Bird's Nest and Water Cube from the outside.
The exterior of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, are located on either side of the central axis. The square and the round complement each other, forming a unique landscape of the humanistic Olympics.
(Dinner at your own expense)
Dinner around 6:00 PM
Around 7:00 PM, proceed to the third stop: a performance.
The revival of intangible cultural heritage – Jingyun Dagu (Beijing-style drum ballad) – is a popular folk art form enjoyed by people in the eastern part of northern China. Its melodies originated from local folk tunes and mountain folk songs, possessing a strong grassroots artistic character.
Traditional magic performances – Magicians, dressed in traditional costumes and holding props, showcase traditional magic with exquisite skills.
The essence of Chinese culture—Peking Opera face-changing, Beijing folk songs, and Beijing clown performances are all available.
*The time schedule in the itinerary is for reference only. The standard service time for a driver is approximately 8 hours per day (starting from picking up the guests), and the standard service time for a day of visiting the Great Wall is approximately 9 hours. The actual itinerary will be flexibly adjusted according to the traffic conditions and tour pace of the day. If an extension is required, the driver will communicate with the guests in advance to confirm.
—Purchase Notes—
- The price of this product includes the listed tickets, transportation, or guided tours.
- After your booking is successful, you will receive a confirmation notification and an e-voucher. Please make sure you fill in the correct email address and contact information.
- Tour participant age: 2-79 years old. Due to limited service capacity, we cannot accommodate infants (14 days to 2 years old (excluding 2 years old)) and do not accept bookings from pregnant women. Thank you for your understanding. Minors under 18 years of age must be accompanied by at least one adult traveler. Travelers aged 70 and above must provide a **Health Certificate** and be accompanied by a family member or friend to travel.
- Due to special circumstances, such as changes in the itinerary, we reserve the right to adjust the order of visits according to the standards, while ensuring that the accommodation, meals, and other aspects of the itinerary are not reduced. We appreciate your understanding and appreciation!
- In the event of force majeure (such as weather changes, natural disasters, flight, train, or ship delays or cancellations, traffic and air traffic control, etc.) causing the itinerary to be extended or shortened, we may change or cancel the itinerary as appropriate, and any additional costs incurred will be borne by the traveler. We also reserve the right to make appropriate adjustments to the itinerary sequence and timing due to changes in flight schedules and local conditions.
- During peak tourist seasons or other special circumstances, to ensure your itinerary is not affected, departure times may be earlier (the exact departure time will be notified separately), which may prevent you from enjoying the hotel breakfast. We suggest you coordinate with the hotel to pack a breakfast or prepare your own breakfast. Thank you for your understanding.
- Since the group tour already offers a discounted price, please note that no further discounts will be available for any documents upon arrival at the destination. As the tour falls under our responsibility, for safety reasons, during the tour (excluding designated free time), leaving the group is generally not permitted without special circumstances. If a tourist leaves the group without authorization, this constitutes a unilateral breach of contract, and we reserve the right to cancel all subsequent arrangements from the date of departure, treating it as a voluntary waiver by the tourist; no refunds will be given for any attractions, activities, meals, or accommodations voluntarily skipped.
- For tourists aged Aged 65 and over, the health declaration and guarantee must be signed by the tourist or their immediate family member to be considered valid. Participants must be in good physical and mental health, and those with medical history (such as heart disease, asthma, lumbar spine disease, etc., which are not suitable for long-distance travel) should inform us before joining the tour.
- Tourists aged 70 and above who are in poor health, have physical disabilities, mobility issues, or mental health problems must inform us before joining the tour and provide a **Health Certificate**. They must also be accompanied by a family member or friend to participate in the tour. Failure to do so constitutes concealment of the guest's true health condition.
- Insurance Information: In addition to travel agency liability insurance, tourists are encouraged to purchase travel accident insurance voluntarily. (For insured guests, if expenses are incurred locally, please bring back the hospital-stamped diagnosis certificate, medication request form, medical records, and medical expense receipts for reimbursement purposes; the insurance company will not provide reimbursement if the documents are incomplete.)
- Regarding the handling of complaints, the primary basis will be the tourist feedback form voluntarily filled out by tourists at the end of the tour. Tourists must carefully read this itinerary before joining the tour and confirm that their physical condition is suitable for this tour. It is agreed that in the event of a sudden illness or health problem, the tour guide will only be responsible for organizing rescue and medical treatment; other responsibilities are unrelated to KKday and suppliers. Please consider your own physical condition before registering for the tour to your destination.
—Important Notes—
- Your tour guide will contact you the day before the trip, so please keep your phone accessible. If you haven't received a notification by 10 PM, please contact your tour guide or customer service via the contact number in your order or through the platform message.
- Please carry valid identification (passport or ID card) with you at all times for verification.
- The trip may include long walks or outdoor activities, so please wear comfortable shoes and prepare sun protection, drinking water, and other supplies.