Arrival · The Forbidden City
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan panorama, Peking duck.
Meals: D4-star hotel, Wangfujing/Qianmen
Beijing
Beijing Imperial Axis & Hutongs 4D3N
The definitive first-timer's Beijing: two days of UNESCO monuments, one day of living hutong culture — morning exercise at the Temple of Heaven, rickshaw rides and tea in a courtyard home.
Route snapshot
4 days
Beijing → Beijing
Duration
4 days / 3 nights
Group size
2–6 travelers
Activity level
Moderate
Pace
Moderate pace
Route
Beijing → Beijing
First-time visitors to ChinaFamiliesSenior travelers
Highlights
- Forbidden City + Jingshan panorama
- Mutianyu Great Wall cable car + toboggan
- Morning exercise with locals at Temple of Heaven
- Hutong rickshaw + courtyard family visit
- Peking duck & copper-pot hotpot
April-May and September-October.
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Great Wall Day
Mutianyu with cable car and toboggan; Bird's Nest and Water Cube by night.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 3
Temple of Heaven & Hutongs
Morning exercise with locals, Qianmen old-brand shops, rickshaw and courtyard family visit.
Meals: L/DSame as the previous night - Day 4
Summer Palace · Departure
Long Corridor, Tower of Buddhist Incense, Kunming Lake boat, then departure.
Meals: L—
What’s included
- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
- Private vehicle with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Admission tickets to listed sights and experiences
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 local emergency support
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Single-room supplement
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Gratuities for guide and driver (optional)
Questions travelers ask
When is the best time to take this tour?+
April-May and September-October.
Why Mutianyu instead of Badaling?+
Fewer crowds, mature facilities for foreign visitors, and a fun toboggan ride down the mountain.