3 Days Beijing Essential Short Tour

Overview

Beijing Tour China – 3 Days city and Great Wall Tour in 2024

Beijing is a city of contrasts, both modern and ancient, a huge metropolis spreading over 16,800 square kilometres and with a population of 13 million people.
Modern Beijing is truly astounding and the last five years have seen unprecedented growth with new office blocks, flats and ring roads and even traffic jams springing up all over the capital.

Ancient Beijing is still there for you to see and this famous capital has a history dating back more than 3,000 years. At various times it has been the capital of the Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties whose rise and fall has left behind a host of cultural relics and ruins. The city is now the proud owner of scores of splendid temples, palaces, monuments and old streets and courtyards (hutongs).

There are many wonderful sights to see both in the heart of Beijing and the surrounding area. In the city centre is Tiananmen Square, the largest square on earth covering 40 hectares and surrounded by the Great Hall of the People and Mao Zedong’s Mausoleum. Through the Gate of Heavenly Peace, topped by a giant portrait of Chairman Mao is the extraordinary Forbidden City, a mighty Imperial Palace for the emperors and their families during the Ming (1368 to 1644) and Qing (1644 to 1911) dynasties. Not just a palace but a small town, entry was forbidden to ordinary people for over 500 years.

Other places of interest are the Summer Palace, residence of the 19th century Empress Cixi with a classical imperial garden. Within the Palace grounds are Kunming Lake, meandering paths and hills and the Long Corridor, a wooden lakeside covered walkway, exquisitely painted with landscapes and Chinese legends. Another important Beijing landmark is the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties made sacrifices for a good harvest and worshipped Heaven.

However the most magnificent man-made project on earth, stretching more than 6,000 kilometres is the Great Wall, built 2,500 years ago to keep out the barbarians who threatened the Chinese Empire. It is not just a single fortification, but a whole system. In places it divides into two or more lines, with many outlying and unconnected sections. Silk Road Tours take you to the less crowded section at Mutianyu, for a walk along the Great Wall.

What you can do in three days in Beijing? Many! You won’t miss the landmarks, such as Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, even can take a half day’s visit to the famous Great Wall of China(Mutianyu Section). You even don’t have to hold a Chinese visa because Beijing is visa-free for 144 hours’ stay! Time is enough for you get out the airport to the city and enjoy a memorable trip in Beijing to explore the highlights of this capital city, then return to continue your international flight!

Highlights of this tour

You will not miss the resplendent old structures like Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven;
Explore the especially famous world heritage site – Great Wall (Mutianyu Section);
Experience like and charm in the ancient Beijing Hutongs

Outline Itinerary

Day 1: Beijing Arrival
Day 2: Beijing Great Wall Tour (B)
Day 3: Beijing Tour and Departure (B)

Day 01 Beijing Arrival
Ni Hao, welcome to Beijing, the iconic city as well as the capital of China!

You will be met by your local tour guide at the arrival hall of Beijing Capital Airport, or railway station, and then be escorted to check in your hotel in downtown by a private comfortable vehicle. The rest of today is on your own to relax. If you want to explore nearby, feel free to get some practical suggestions from your tour guide.

Arrival Ideals: At present, there are many international and domestic flights to Beijing. Besides, you can take a high speed train to this capital city from Shanghai (5-6 hrs), Xian (5.5 hrs), Guangzhou (8-9.5 hrs), etc.
- Walking Hour-
- FoodsNo Meals
- Altitude44m
- AccommodationIncluded
Day 02Beijing Great Wall Tour
After breakfast, start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to Tiananmen Square which is now the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Gate on the northern square was the site where the Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Stepping into the Tiananmen, you will see one of the world’s 5 most important palaces – Forbidden City, a huge palace complex of more than 9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties used to live in. Pass through various doorways to admire the magnificent and well preserved buildings decorated with yellow glazed tile roof, white marble base and splendid colorful paintings.

Leave the city, and drive about 70km (about 1.5 h) to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World – Great Wall. The less-crowded Mutianyu, a well-preserved segment of Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty, lives up to all of your nice expectation. You’ll take a cable car to ascend the Great Wall, then hike the most beautiful and interesting part of Mutianyu. It’s a wonderful experience to climb up its rising towers to enjoy scenic views and take brag-worthy photos of the wall wriggling along mountain ridges. After the exciting time, descend Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car. (Note: If energy permits, you can hike up or down which takes about 40 minutes to climb steps. Please tell your likes to your travel consultant.)

Lastly, drive back to Beijing City, and take a short stop at the Beijing Olympic Village to view the magnificent Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from the outside.

Recommended optional activities: 1) Enjoy an exciting and safe toboggan ride (abot 2~3mins) down Mutianyu Great Wall; 2) You can watch a wonderful Kungfu Show in the Red Theater (Hong Ju Chang) which usually starts at 19:30.
- FoodsBreakfast
- Altitude200m
- AccommodationIncluded
Day 03Beijing Tour & Departure Transfer
After breakfast, drive to the imperial site – Temple of Heaven. It was originally used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for harvest, now becomes a bustling place for locals to take part in traditional activities, such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, etc.

Then, get back to central city to hop on a rickshaw to experience Beijing Hutongs – small alleys made of neighboring quadrangle dwellings. Shuttle among different Hutongs to feel the old Beijing life style, meet various antique shops and small boutiques, feel the historical changes of Beijing, also pay a visit to a local family’s home in the traditional Hutongs

Till now, your Beijing tour is about to end. Your tour guide and driver will escort you to the Capital Airport to catch your flight to next destination.
- FoodsBreakfast
- Altitude44m

Services Included

Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
Necessary transfers as listed in the itinerary;
Airport (or train) pick up and drop off;
Cable cars to ride up and down Mutianyu Great Wall;
All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
Accident insurance;
Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges

Services Excluded

China visa;
Personal expenses;
Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
Single Room Supplement;
Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
Recommended optional activities in each city;
Flights or trains to/off Beijing;
Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

Trip Notes

This price is subject to change according your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities in your itinerary and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate. If you want a lower price, you can get more people to join you, or use economy class hotels.
This price is only valid to Sept 30, 2024.

Cancellation Policy

Policy Regarding Cancellation / NO SHOW / EARLY DEPARTURE
In the event of cancellation of tour / travel/Trekking services – due to any avoidable / unavoidable reason, you must be informed in writing. Cancellation charges would be effective from the date we receive advice in writing and cancellation charges would be as follows:-
Before 60 days – No cancellation charge.
From 60 days to 45 days – 5% of the total tour / service cost
From 45 days to 15 days – 10% of the total tour / service cost
From 15 days to 07 days – 15% of the total tour / service cost
From 07 days to 02 days (48 hrs) – 30% of the total tour / service cost
From 48 hours to arrival or NO SHOW – NO REFUND
In case you cancel the trip after commencement, refund would be restricted to a limited amount, which too would depend on the amount that we would be able to recover from the hoteliers/contractors we patronize. For unused hotel accommodation, chartered transportation & missed meals etc. we do not bear any responsibility to refund.

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