Beijing Highlights: 3-Day Classic City Tour

DAY 1 Arrival in Beijing

Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), your exclusive guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area. On the way to your booked four-star or five-star hotel in the city center, your guide will introduce you to the highlights and history of Beijing. Spend the remainder of the day exploring this incredible city.

DAY 2 Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall

After breakfast today, explore Beijing with your guide, who will pick you up from your hotel. Visit the largest city square in the world—Tiananmen Square. Cross the road to the magnificent Forbidden City, a cultural and historical landmark of China that has been the residence of Chinese royalty for five centuries. Afterwards, you will be taken to Mutianyu Great Wall, a less-visited section of this iconic landmark with a history of 1,400 years, located about 70 kilometers from Beijing. Enjoy a pleasant and comfortable round-trip cable car ride and admire the picturesque scenery. Walk along the Great Wall, appreciating the watchtowers from the Ming Dynasty and the stunning views.

The Forbidden City is a well-preserved and expansive ancient wooden architecture complex, not only in China but also in the world. These magnificent buildings can be divided into two main parts: the "Outer Court" and the "Inner Court." The Meridian Gate serves as the boundary, with the Outer Court located to the south, where the emperor handled state affairs; and the Inner Court to the north, where the imperial harem lived and the emperor's family life took place. Walking past the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Palace of Earthly Tranquility, and enjoying the flowers and plants in the emperor's garden, it feels like stepping into a historical drama.

The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Huairou District, Beijing. It connects to the Juyongguan Great Wall in the west and the Gubeikou in the east. Since ancient times, it has served as a military stronghold guarding Beijing, known as the "Perilous Ridge Stronghold." The architectural style of the Mutianyu Great Wall is unique, with densely packed watchtowers, and the main fortress with three watchtowers standing together is particularly rare among the Great Wall.

DAY3Temple of Heaven - Summer Palace

Starting today, visit the extraordinaryTemple of Heaven, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties held ceremonies and rituals to pray for the nation's harvest and blessings.Summer Palace was once an exclusive summer retreat for royal members, nestled within vast gardens. Stroll throughWudao Ying Hutong, experiencing the blend of tradition and novelty as traditional courtyard residences mingle with emerging fashionable cafes, restaurants, and boutique shops, where you can choose to enjoy lunch. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport or train station for your next destination. Alternatively, you can start your own exploration journey in Beijing.

The Temple of Heaven is a dedicated altar used by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for worshiping Heaven, seeking rain, and praying for abundant harvests. It is a nationally renowned ancient building. The northern part of the altar is circular, while the southern part is square, symbolizing "Heaven is round and Earth is square." The entire Temple of Heaven is divided into two parts: the Inner Altar and the Outer Altar, with well-known structures such as the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall located in the Inner Altar.