The 4-Day Best of Beijing Tour offers a concentrated overview of China’s capital, combining imperial landmarks, contemporary architecture, and everyday street life. From historic palaces to the Great Wall, this programme introduces key sites that define the city’s past and present.

The tour begins on Wangfujing Street, known for its lively atmosphere and variety of local food stalls. On the second day, the itinerary covers Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the panoramic viewpoint of Coal Hill Park, followed by a boat ride at the Summer Palace. The third day includes the Temple of Heaven and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, and concludes with visits to the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube in the Olympic Park. On the final day, a rickshaw ride through the Shichahai Hutong offers a glimpse of traditional residential Beijing before departure.

The 4-Day Best of Beijing Tour is designed for travellers who wish to experience the historical, cultural, and modern dimensions of Beijing within a compact timeframe.

Tour itinerary:

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Day 1: Beijing - arrival

Arrive in Beijing. Our car will pick us up and transfer us to the hotel. In the evening, we take a walk along Wangfujing Street.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3 hours

Day 2: Beijing (Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Coal Hill, Summer Palace)

Our first stop is the impressive Tiananmen Square, where many national ceremonies are held. From the square, we walk to the magnificent Forbidden City. Upon arrival at the largest imperial palace in China, travellers are often struck by its towering red walls and the vast number of buildings topped with golden roofs. We then continue on foot to Coal Hill, once a royal garden, where we enjoy a panoramic view of the Forbidden City.
After that, we drive to visit the Summer Palace, including a boat ride. The palace served as the imperial family’s summer retreat, often referred to as the “Palace to Avoid the Heat”. In the evening, there is also an option to attend a kung fu show or an acrobatic show.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8–9 hours

Day 3: Beijing (Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, Olympic Park)

Today we first visit the Temple of Heaven, where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties once worshipped the God of Heaven. We then continue to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. One of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu historically served as a northern defensive barrier protecting the capital and the imperial tombs. It was built and restored during the early Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) on the foundations of a wall originally constructed in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550–570), giving it a history of more than 1,400 years.
After that, we drive to the Olympic Park to see the modern landmarks of Beijing – the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube – from the outside.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 8-9 hours

Day 4: Beijing (Shichahai Hutong, Houhai area) - departure

After that, we drive to the Shichahai Hutong area to explore Beijing’s traditional residential neighbourhoods by rickshaw, an old and characteristic form of local transport. We then visit the Houhai area on foot to observe everyday local life.
Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for the departure flight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4 hours

Price includes:

Entrance fees to sights as per the itinerary;
Accommodation based on double or twin room sharing, with breakfasts included;
English-speaking local guide;
All transfers: 4-seat car for 1–2 pax, 7–9-seat car for 3–4 pax, 12–14-seat car for 5–6 pax, 17–19-seat bus for 7–9 pax.