Beijing 2 Days& 2 Evenings Private Tour with Premium Performances

Day 1: Imperial Wonders & Melodies of the Capital: Beijing’s Icons with Evening Concert/Opera

1. Temple of Heaven
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Picking you up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing at 8:30 A.M. Then driving to Temple of Heaven, an UNESCO world heritage site. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420. It's a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest. Now, this special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as playing cards, singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.
2. The Palace Museum
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   After the temple of heaven, go to visit Forbidden city. It's the imperial palace complex in the center of the Imperial City in Beijing, China. It was the residence of 24 Ming and Qing dynasty Emperors, and the center of political power in China for over 500 years from 1420 to 1924. The palace is now administered by the Palace Museum as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Forbidden City was constructed from 1406 to 1420, and was the imperial palace and winter residence of the Emperor of China from the Ming dynasty (since the Yongle Emperor) to the end of the Qing dynasty, between 1420 and 1924. You’ll spend several hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.
   English audio guide devices will be provided in Forbidden City for better understanding the rich history and stories about the imperial families hidden behand the grand architectural buildings.
   After finished Forbidden city, taste peking duck in a local restaurant.
3. Summer Palace
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Driving 40-50 minutes to Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park.
   Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900.
   You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.
4. National Center for the Performing Arts
   3h · Admission ticket not included
   Having an early dinner and taking a Beijing night tour to one of the most beautiful architecture in this capital city- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), famously known as the "Giant Egg". This iconic titanium and glass dome, designed by Paul Andreu, is surrounded by an artificial lake and serves as China's premier venue for opera, music, and theater. You will visit some exhibitions and enjoying a concert/opera.
   
   If you don't like want to do conert, you have choice of doing evening walk at Back Lakes and taking half-hour Calligraphy Class instead of the concert show.
5. Tian'anmen
   Pass by
   During the evening tour before/after the concert, we will drive through Tian'anmen square and in front of the Tian'anmen gate, it will light up in the evening.
   
   (Having an early dinner and taking a Beijing night tour to one of the most beautiful architecture in this capital city- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), famously known as the "Giant Egg". This iconic titanium and glass dome, designed by Paul Andreu, is surrounded by an artificial lake and serves as China's premier venue for opera, music, and theater. You will visit some exhibitions and enjoying a concert/opera.
   
   (If you don't want to do conert, you have choice of just visiting the "egg" building then doing an evening walk at Back Lakes and taking half-hour Calligraphy class instead of the concert show.)

Day 2: Great Wall Wonder(with Ski-lift& Toboggan), Sacred Temples, Evening Acrobats (middle seat)& Hutong Food Walking Tour

1. Mutianyu Great Wall
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   This morning, a scenic 1.5-hour drive brings you to the Great Wall of China. Stretching across thousands of miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder of the World stands as China's ultimate icon. Today, you will explore Mutianyu, celebrated as the most scenic and rewarding section of the wall. Glide up to the mountain ridge by chairlift (or cable car) to stand atop this ancient wonder. Spend 1 to 2 hours wandering through historic watchtowers, soaking in panoramic views, and absorbing the grandeur of this legendary fortress. Afterward, enjoy an exhilarating toboggan ride (or a relaxing cable car descent) back to the base.
2. Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Having a lunch near the Great wall, then drive to Lama Temple. It also known as Yonghe Temple, Harmony and Peace Palace Lamasery, Yonghe Lamasery is located at the northeast corner of Beijing City, considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.
3. Red Theatre Beijing Acrobatic Show
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   In the early evening, drive to the theater and watch the outstanding skilled performance of stunts, dance and acrobatics by men and women in colourful costumes. This breathtaking acrobatic show starts in the early evening. You will have a middle seat for the show.
4. Beijing
   2h
   After the acrobatic show, you will enjoy an evening "hutong" walking food tour around Dongsi Hutong area. This experience include walking tour with hidden eatery visits, offering immersive culinary adventure, primarily focusing on navigating historic hutong alleyways to sample authentic local dishes, such as fried pancake, Yogurt, hotpot, Soup dumplings, "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles originating from the Yunnan province, street barbecue paired with local beer or "baijiu" (Chinese liquor around 40%-60% alcohol by volume). For adventure foodies you can try Intestine soup.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The detail entrance tickets and meals prices are: Temple of Heaven 6 USD/person, The Palace Museum 11 USD/person, Summer Palace 6 USD/person, Concert/Opera with median class seat 56 USD/person, Mutianyu Great Wall with Ski-lift& Toboggan 30 USD/person, Lama Temple 4 USD/person, Acrobatic Show with middle seat 71 USD/person; local 3*meals 33 USD/person for 3 meals (11 USD/person/meal), culinary food walking 25 USD/person. Total entrance tickets and meals price is 6+11+6+56+30+4+71+33+25=242 USD/person or 1,660 CNY/person.