3-Day Tour in Beijing

Dear guests, please gather at the designated time and head to "Beijing". Beijing is the capital of China, the political and cultural center of our country, with a history of more than 3000 years. It is an ancient capital of eight dynasties and was once known as Beijing, Yanjing, Youzhou, etc. It has a population of over 21 million and an area of 16000 square kilometers. It is the largest capital in the world, equivalent to 6 Moscow, 10 London, and 155 Paris, and has been rated as a first tier city by the world city research institution GaWC. Welcome to the beautiful and fashionable Beijing
Afterwards, go to the Badaling Great Wall (about 2.5 hours) with a star rating of 5A and a tour time of 2.5 hours. The Badaling Great Wall combines grandeur and beauty, renowned both domestically and internationally. Chairman Mao once wrote, 'Not a hero is without the Great Wall.' The Badaling Great Wall is one of the symbols of the spirit of the Chinese nation and a must visit place for world heads of state, officials, and politicians visiting China. Badaling Great Wall is the best preserved section and the most representative section of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty. It is the essence of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty and the outpost of Juyong Pass, an important gateway of the Great Wall. With an altitude of 1015 meters, it is strategically located and has a solid pass. Badaling Great Wall, known as one of the nine blockades in the world, is the essence and outstanding representative of the Great Wall. Climbing up the Badaling Great Wall, one can see the Great Wall below following the mountain terrain, winding and undulating like an endless dragon rolling and crawling on the endless mountain range, majestic and spectacular.
The National Stadium (commonly known as the Bird's Nest) is located on both sides of the northern central axis of Beijing, forming a relatively complete image of Beijing as a historical and cultural city. The exterior of the Water Cube and the main Olympic venue, the Bird's Nest, resemble a "nest" that nurtures life. It is more like a cradle, carrying humanity's hope for the future.

Early morning: Watching the flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square: 'I love Beijing's Tiananmen Square, the sun rises on Tiananmen Square.' The childhood song echoes in my ears. What reason is there not to watch the solemn flag raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square? 36 flag bearers are brave and heroic; 138 steps are powerful; The five starred red flag in the sky at a height of 28.3 meters, the passionate national anthem, and the uncontrollable chorus All the waiting and tinkering are worth it!
Reminder: As the flag raising time is not fixed every day, the specific departure time will be notified in advance by the tour guide (breakfast is packed), and then we will go to Badaling Great Wall (approximately 1.5 hours by car).
After breakfast at 08:00, the star rating of [Tiananmen Square]: national level, the world's largest city square, a monument in the hearts of the Chinese people. On the square, you can see the Monument of the People's Heroes, the National Flag Lifting Platform, and the Great Hall of the People. The square is surrounded by: Zhengyang Gate, National Museum, National Grand Theater, Railway Museum, ornamental column, Jinshui Bridge and other scenic spots.
14: 00-17:00 World Cultural Heritage - The Forbidden City (including headphones, 3-hour in-depth tour), in the magnificent royal palace, learn about China's splendid history and long culture, and search for the glory and luxury of the past in stories and legends.
Visit the Old Beijing Hutong on Qianmen Street (approximately 1.5 hours), listen to the true stories of old Beijing, and experience the authentic folk culture of old Beijing. The historical and cultural heritage conservation area, which is a key focus of Beijing, preserves the authentic style of old Beijing. More than 80 Chinese time-honored brands gather here, and the antique five archways and ancient buildings with different styles form a unique ancient capital style painting. Visit Dashilan to experience the true folk culture of old Beijing.

After breakfast at 08:00, we will proceed to visit the Summer Palace, rated 5A, for a 2-hour tour. The largest imperial garden in China was built by Emperor Qianlong at a cost of 4.48 million taels of silver to show filial piety to his mother. Later, Empress Dowager Cixi used 6 million taels of naval funds to rebuild it, which was extremely luxurious. The most eye-catching feature of the Summer Palace is the sparkling Kunming Lake, which stretches as far as the eye can see, as well as the Seventeen Arch Bridge spanning Kunming Lake. In the distance, there is also the highest Wanshou Temple on the mountain top, enjoying the rippling blue waves of Kunming Lake and the "layered green" Wanshou Mountain. At the end of the lake is a stone archway boat.
After breakfast at 08:00, the Prince Gong's Mansion, rated 5A, is the most well preserved royal building in China. It was originally the luxurious mansion of Emperor Qianlong's favored courtier He Yue. When Emperor Jiaqing raided his home, the family's wealth was worth about 200 million taels of silver, equivalent to half a year's income of the Qing Dynasty. Therefore, there is a saying that goes, 'When Heshen fell, Jiaqing was full.'. In the late Qing Dynasty, Prince Gong Yixun became the third generation owner of the mansion and changed its name to the Prince Gong's Mansion, earning the historical reputation of "a Prince Gong's Mansion, half of the Qing Dynasty history".
16: Visit the Temple of Heaven Park at 00 (approximately 1.5 hours, including package tickets). The Temple of Heaven Park is located in the southeast of the former outer city of Beijing, directly south of the Forbidden City and east of the Zhengyang Gate. It was first built in the 18th year of the Yongle reign of the Ming Dynasty (1420) and was a place where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties worshipped the heavens in ancient China. The Beijing Temple of Heaven, a scenic spot, is one of the largest ancient temple complexes dedicated to worshipping the heavens in the world. In China, the ritual of worshiping the heavens originated in the Zhou Dynasty, and since the Han Dynasty, emperors of all dynasties have attached great importance to it.
Arrange the return time according to the transportation time, end this pleasant journey and return to your warm home!