Small Group:4 Day Cultural Beijing Shared Tour

Day 1: Beijing

1. Beijing
   Pass by
   Complimentary Airport Pick-up on the first day of your tour: 13:00 and 18:00 at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport(PKX).
   
   Three meals are not included.
   
   Today you will arrive in the capital of China - Beijing. Beijing has a long history and splendid culture. It is one of the first batch of national famous historical and cultural cities. It is one of the four ancient capitals of China, and the city with the largest number of world cultural heritage sites in the world. The 3060 years of history of the city has given birth to many important landmarks such as the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, and the Summer Palace.

Day 2: Beijing-Tiananmen Square--Palace Museum--Summer Palace--Hotel

1. Beijing
   Pass by
   Today we will visit the capital of China - Beijing. Tiananmen was the main gate of the Beijing imperial city during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built in the 15th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1417). At the northern end of Tiananmen Square is the Palace Museum. The Forbidden City in Beijing is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient wooden structures in the world. It is a national 5A-level tourist attraction and was listed as a world cultural heritage site in 1987. Afterwards, we will go to the Royal Garden of the Qing Dynasty in China and the national 5A-level tourist attraction—the Summer Palace.
   
   Itinerary:
   Beijing → Tiananmen Square (30 mins) → Palace Museum (3 hours) → Summer Palace (1.5 hours, including cruise, if there is no boat in winter, it can be reduced by ￥20 per person) → Hotel
2. Tiananmen Square
   30m
   Tiananmen Square is a city square in the city center of Beijing, China, named after the eponymous Tiananmen, located to its north, which separates it from the Forbidden City. The square contains the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Mao Zedong proclaimed the founding of the People's Republic of China in the square on October 1, 1949, the anniversary of this event is still observed here. The size of Tiananmen Square is 765 x 282 meters (215,730 m2 or 53.31 acres). It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several important events in Chinese history.
3. The Palace Museum
   3h · Admission ticket included
   The palace consists of many separate halls and courtyards. The outer buildings of the palace became a museum in 1914, although the imperial family continued to live in private apartments until 1924. In 1925, after the former emperor Puyi of the Qing dynasty was moved out, the Palace Museum was formally established. Many of the halls surrounding the museum are presented as if they had appeared in dynastic times. The main buildings of the museum include the Hall of Supreme Harmony, one of the largest wooden buildings in China. The Hall of Preserving Harmony displays a fine collection of works of art, many from the imperial treasures. Among the more impressive works is a 14-metre- (47-foot-) long Yuan fresco that was taken from the Xinghua Temple. Other areas of the palace contain displays of bronze, sculptures, pottery and porcelain, jade, and silks. Some of the treasures are exhibited in the northeast corner of the palace, known as the Palace of Peace and Longevity.
4. Summer Palace
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Using Kunming Lake, the former reservoir of the Yuan dynasty’s capital and Longevity Hill as the basic framework, the Summer Palace combined political and administrative, residential, spiritual, and recreational functions within a landscape of lakes and mountains, in accordance with the Chinese philosophy of balancing the works of man with nature. Kunming Lake contains three large islands, corresponding to the traditional Chinese symbolic mountain garden element, the southern of which is linked to the East Dike by the Seventeen Arch Bridge. An essential feature is the West Dike with six bridges in different styles along its length. Other important features include temples and monasteries in Han and Tibetan style located on the north side of the Hill of Longevity and the Garden of Harmonious Pleasure to the north-east.

Day 3: Beijing--Mutianyu Great Wall--Beijing--Olympic Park: National Stadium & National Aquatics Center--Hotel

1. Beijing
   3h
   Today, we will go to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a national 5A-level tourist scenic spot, which enjoys the reputation of “the Great Wall, Mutianyu's unique beauty". The wall of the Great Wall remains intact, which better reflects the ancient charm of the Great Wall and has profound historical value and high cultural value. In 1987, the Mutianyu Great Wall was included in the "World Cultural Heritage" list by UNESCO. After that, we will go to the Beijing Olympic Park, check in the main stadium of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the National Stadium - the Bird's Nest and the National Aquatics Center - the Water Cube.
   
   Itinerary:
   
   Beijing → Mutianyu Great Wall (3 hours) → Beijing → Olympic Park: National Stadium & National Aquatics Center (outside visit, 1 hour) → Hotel
2. Mutianyu Great Wall
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou District within the city limits of Beijing 70 kilometers (43 mi) northeast of the center of the city. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. Built mainly with granite, the wall is 7 to 8.5 meters (23 to 28 ft) high, and its top is 4 to 5 meters (13 to 16 ft) wide. Compared with other sections of the Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall possesses unique characteristics in its construction. Watchtowers are densely placed along this section of the Great Wall - 22 watchtowers on this 2,250-meter (7,380 ft) stretch.
3. Bird's Nest National Stadium
   1h
   The National Stadium, famously known as the Bird’s Nest, is an 80,000-seat architectural marvel designed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and later used in the 2022 Winter Games. Its striking lattice design, inspired by Chinese pottery, combines artistic form with advanced geometry.
   Nearby, the National Aquatics Center—nicknamed the Water Cube (and Ice Cube in winter)—hosted swimming, diving, and synchronized swimming events. Both venues are iconic symbols of Beijing’s Olympic legacy and modern architectural achievement.

Day 4: Beijing--Temple of Heaven--Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

1. Beijing
   Pass by
   This morning, we will go to the national 5A-level scenic spot - the Temple of Heaven, which is the place where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties "worshiped heaven" and "prayed for the valley". With a total area of 273 hectares, it is the largest ancient sacrificial building complex in China. The Temple of Heaven Park is surrounded by two altar walls, which are divided into two parts: "inner altar" and "outer altar". ", the "Circular Mound Altar" for offering sacrifices to heaven on the winter solstice, the fasting palace where the emperor lived before offering sacrifices, and the Kagura Department for performing sacrificial ceremonies and music. architecture. After lunch, we will transfer to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
   
   Itinerary:
   Beijing → Temple of Heaven (1 hour) → Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
2. Temple of Heaven
   1h · Admission ticket included
   The Temple of Heaven in Beijing is a stunning example of ancient Chinese ceremonial architecture. Built by the Ming and Qing emperors, it was where they prayed for good harvests and offered sacrifices to Heaven. The complex is laid out along a central axis, with the Circular Mound Altar, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests all aligned in perfect harmony. To the west lies the Hall of Abstinence, where emperors fasted before ceremonies. Designed according to ancient cosmological principles, the temple reflects the emperor's role as the "Son of Heaven" and stands as the most iconic of China’s historic sacrificial sites.

Pickup details

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)；Airport West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing；
Complimentary Airport Pick-up on the first day of your tour: 13:00 and 18:00. (Please be noticed the listed time refers to the meeting time with our staff after claiming your baggage.)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)；GC56+W6C, Daxing District, Beijing, China；
Complimentary Airport Pick-up on the first day of your tour: 13:00 and 18:00. (Please be noticed the listed time refers to the meeting time with our staff after claiming your baggage.)

Pickup time may differ from voucher start time. Confirm with operator after booking. Check “Meeting & Pick-up” for details. Arrive 5–10 mins early.

Drop-off location：Totally 2 drop-off locations
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)；Airport West Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing；
Please book flight depart after 16:00.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)；GC56+W6C, Daxing District, Beijing, China；
Please book flight depart after 16:00.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
• Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
• Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
• You must provide your pick-up location to the operator at least 3 days before departure.
• Hotel rooms accommodate 1–2 guests with either two double beds or one king/queen bed (subject to availability). For groups over 2 or needing multiple room types, please book separately and provide all confirmation numbers after booking.
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• Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
• Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.