Beijing has been China's primary capital for more than seven centuries. China's imperial past and political present meet at Tiananmen square, where the Forbidden City palace of the emperors gives way to the Great Hall of the People congress building and the mausoleum of Chairman Mao Zedong. The old city walls have been replaced by ring roads, and many of the old residential districts of alleys and courtyard houses have been turned into high-rise hotels, office buildings, and department stores.
ITINERARY
Day 01
On arrival, your Local Tour Guide will greet you and organise the transfer to accommodation.(no meals arranged)
Day 02
In the morning visit Tiannamen Square and tour the Forbidden City, the imperial palace of the emperors for more than 500 years. In the afternoon tour to the majestic Temple of Heaven where emperors prayed for good harvests and the welfare of their subjects. In the evening be entertained by the amazing Beijing Acrobatic Troupe.(BLD)
Day 03
All day tour to the 6 500 kms long, 2 000 year old Great Wall of China, built as a barricade against the marauding northern neighbours, and the Ming Tombs in Shisanling Forest where 13 of the 16 emperors from the Ming Dynasty are buried. In the evening enjoy a Peking Duck banquet. (BLD)
Day 04
In the morning enjoy a pedicab tour of the Hutongs. Inspect the architecture and gardens of Prince Gongwong's Palace to participate in a tea ceremony. In the afternoon visit the magnificent Summer Palace resort where the imperial court spent the summer months escaping the hot weather in Beijing.
Evening free but options at your own expense such as attending Beijing Opera or visiting a foot massage parlour or relaxing at the hotel karaoke bar or recreational centre can be arranged. (BLD)
Day 05.
Today you will be on your own arrangement until time to meet and transfer to airport for your flight departure.( B)
Rates - On Request
Price includes:
Twin share 4 star accommodations with brf
Lunch and dinner indicated in the itn.
Entrance fee for the scenic spots indicated in the itn.
English-speaking tour guide
Private transfer in China
Price excludes:
Any international airfare with tax
Natural expenses
Gratuities to drivers and guides
Any items not mentioned in the itn.
*CHILDREN'S POLICY FOR ANY DAY TOURS AND OVER NIGHT TOURS
Age 11-7 yrs, 20% off the Adults rate
Age 2-6 yrs, 50% off the Adults rate
Age 0-2yrs, 80% off the Adults rate
City Overview : Beijing :King Wu was the first to declare Beijing the capital city in 1057 BC. Subsequently, the city has gone by the names of Ji, Zhongdu, Dadu, and finally Beijing when the Ming Dynasty Emperor ChengZu chose the name in 1421. Before 1949, Beijing was known as Peking by the Western world. After 1949, the city's name returned to Beijing, as it is known today.
Beijing City is an independently administered municipal district. She is situated in the northeastern part of China at an elevation of 43.5m above sea level. The climate in Beijing is of the continental type, with cold and dry winters and hot summers. January is the coldest month (-4 Celsius), while July the warmest (26 Celsius).
