The Glory of the Ancient Capital
This itinerary is designed for travelers who can arrange their own hotel and airport transfers but need sightseeing with a private guide and vehicle.
During this three-day guided tour, you will not only visit must-see sites to experience the heart of Beijing's history and culture but also immerse yourself in China's splendid past by joining interesting and memorable activities.
This itinerary can be customized to suit your interests, ensuring a memorable experience in Beijing.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Witness the Grandeur of Beijing along its Central Axis
Visit Tian'anmen, the Forbidden City, and the Bell & Drum Tower, linked by Beijing's central axis—one of UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage Sites. Explore the symmetrical layout of the ancient capital.
Climb up upon the Greatest Project of Ancient China
Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists.
Join the Local People for a Morning Excercise in the Temple of Heaven
Admire the incredible architectures of the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests. But also feel the relaxing lifestyle of the local senior people here.
Unlock the Mystery at Prince Gong's Mansion
Beyond its stunning courtyards and intricate Qing-era architecture lies a captivating mystery: the Treasure Tower's Window Code, a silent puzzle wrapped in centuries of intrigue.
Join an Exquisitely Recreated Chinese Court Feast
Savor imperial cuisine and enjoy captivating dance performances rich in Chinese aesthetics, transporting you to the splendor of ancient China.
Dress in Traditional Han Clothing for a Memorable Photo Shoot
Travel back in time to the Qing Dynasty when touring the historical sites with a traditional dress.
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Great trip in Beijing
We were in Beijing for a few days and our experience was excellent. We visited Forbidden city, summer Palace, Tiananmen Square, Hutong walking tour , temple of heaven and Mutianyu wall. Our guide Jason and driver Mr. Chang made our visit very stress free, we really appreciated his guidance to all tours, made sure we’re on time for everything and gave us a special attention after the tours, helping us with our personal needs, special thanks to Jason for escorting us to the train station, making sure we made to our seats and given us instructions for meeting our next guide in our next adventure. more
Apr 2025, Dora K
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China Highlights Trip
Amazing and beautifully planned.. We enjoyed our 3 days trip in Beijing. Explored temples and ofcourse the highlights of our tour The Great Wall of China was exceptional. Also thanks to this company for carefully curated my birthday escapade. Celebrated my birthday with Great Wall as my backdrop. Indeed once in a lifetime experience. Highly recommended this tour company, everything was exceptional from the moment we arrived in the airport down to making sure we have the best experience. Shout out to our tour guide Linda / Ling. Highly recommended... She goes above and beyond just to make sure we are comfortable, satisfied and happy. Thanks Linda your one the best tour guide we had... Very knowledgeable and helpful in every ways. more
Apr 2025, Craig
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Our Beijing trip with Mark
The places of interest are very interesting, very rich in culture. Our tour guide, Mark is very patience and obliging. He is also very knowledgeable and took effort to share with us about China history. Our trip has been pleasant and won’t hesitate to recommend. more
Apr 2025, lee yean peng
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Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
After breakfast, Starting with Tian'anmen Square You will visit the famous sites on Beijing's central axis, including the Forbidden City.
In the Forbidden City. Your guide will help you explore carefully-selected places in the Forbidden City. In addition to giving a background introduction on architecture, history, and art of the city, your guide will explain to you stories of the famous figures in the 2 dynasties and help you to trace elements of their lives here.
Capture some photos of the Drum Tower and the Bell Tower, which told time in ancient days. Then head to the Qianmen Avenue to imagine the area's past prosperity and feel its renewed vitality. And enjoy a magnificent view of Beijing's central axis from Zhengyangmen Arrow Tower.
Attend a recreated Chinese court banquet in the evening. Experience the profound depth of China's ancient civilization, creating unforgettable memories of Beijing.
In the morning, your guide and driver will take you to the Temple of Heaven – a place where emperors used to pray for a good harvest. The Park is full of life. Immerse yourself in the lives of local people – now and centuries ago – through joining in local elderly people's morning activities.
In the afternoon, hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu. In order to save time, we will arrange round-trip cable car rides to ascend and descend the Wall, instead of spending about 40 minutes climbing steps. On the Wall, you will have free time to walk around, after your guide does some introductions.
Today, you'll enjoy an immersive tour of the Summer Palace, a royal garden, and the opulent Prince Gong's Mansion. Before visiting these sites, you'll change into traditional Hanfu attire, dressing up as an ancient Chinese person. This fun experience allows you to engage with China's history and culture while capturing unique photos that will hold beautiful memories.
In the morning, visit the Summer Palace. It is where the emperors used to retreat from the summer heat.
Your guide will show you the palace area and the lake area. The best way to do sightseeing at the Palace is by taking a dragon boat on the lake. On the way, you will have a chance to view all the beautiful palaces around the lake.
Then, explore the grandeur of Prince Gong's Mansion, a highlight of Beijing's imperial history. Discover the treasures it houses, which cannot even be seen in the Forbidden City.
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