Jingshan Park

Day 1: Mutianyu Great Wall -- 798 Art Zone

Morning pick up at your hotel (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 to 2 hours drive)

This is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.

After you finished Mutianyu, you will visit 798 Art Zone. When the East Germans built this Bauhaus-style military complex in the 1950s, they never would have imagined they were laying the foundations for China’s most progressive artistic precinct, the 798 Art District. Yet when the Chinese troops moved out in the 1990s, contemporary artists moved in, transforming this decommissioned factory district into a hotspot of modern art, culture and design.

Day 2:  Temple Of Heaven -- Tian'anmen -- Forbidden City (The Palace Museum)

Morning: Pick up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Drive to Temple of Heaven. It's the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

Then you will visit the Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.

Next, the magnificent Forbidden City (The Palace Museum), the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You’ll spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. You will see Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Turret of the Palace Museum, The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, etc.

Day 3: Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) -- Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

Morning you will go to visit 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.

In the afternoon you will visit Lama Temple, 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.

Day 4: Jingshan Park/ Back Lakes -- The Great Wall at Badaling

In the morning you will visit Jingshan Park. You will climb to the top pavilion to get a fabulous panoramic view of city Beijing.

Then you will go to check another section of The Great Wall at Badaling. Similar like Mutianyu section, the great wall tirp is always an amazing experience no matter which part of it you go to.

Drop you off at your hotel.

Day 1: Tian'anmen -- Forbidden City -- Jingshan Park

Morning: Pick up at your hotel located in the downtown Beijing (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Visit the Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.

Next, the magnificent Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. You’ll spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace.

Then you will visit Jingshan Park. You will climb to the top pavilion to get a fabulous panoramic view of city Beijing.

Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall -- 798 Art Zone

Morning pick up at your hotel (between 8:30am to 9:00am)

Mutianyu Great Wall (1.5 to 2 hours drive)

This is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.

After you finished Mutianyu, you will visit 798 Art Zone. It's China’s most progressive artistic precinct. It's a hotspot of modern art, culture and design.

Day 3: The summer Palace -- Temple Of Heaven

Morning you will go to visit 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.

Then you will visit Back Lakes.

Then you will visit Temple of Heaven. It's the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.

Drop you off at the hotel after the tour.

Your English-Speaking Guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at 8:30 AM.
Your guide will customize the tour to suit your specific preferences before you start the tour or you can send us an email to let your guide know your preferences before you start the tour.
You will use public transportation by bus, subway, taxi to experience our commute and understand our daily life and customs with your guide.
You will have lunch at a local Chinese restaurant and your guide will help you to order the meal from your preferences.
After your sightseeing you can take advance of a special complimentary foot massage to help you relax at the end of an unforgettable day! Choose any three World Class tours from the list below to optimize your sight-seeing experience and exercise:
Some of the famous sites in and around Beijing & other options you may consider include :
Forbidden City
Summer Palace.
Temple of Heaven.
Lama Temple.
Ming Tombs.
Jingshan Park
Panda Zoo.
Hutongs.
Olympic Park.
local market.
The total time for the tour would be about 6-8 hours.

More the merrier:

For every additional client it costs $ 30 only per person.

Includes:

Services of a professional, English-speaking tour guide!

Excludes:

Lunch.
Public transportation fee.
Sightseeing Tickets fee.

Pick up from your hotel (Between 8:00 and 9:00 AM).
Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest Public Square. Listen to the Tian'anmen Square’s role in some of the remarkable events in China; explore the sites around the Square and use the opportunity to take some memorable pictures.
Forbidden City: The largest imperial palace in the world. We will spend some time learning about the history and observing the magnificent architecture of the palace.
Jing Shan Park: Enjoy a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City from the top of the mountain.
Hu Tong: Ride a rickshaw on an ancient, narrow road to the residence of a local family, listen to their traditions, and dine on a delicious home-cooked lunch!
Hu Tong Drum Tower: Tour the Tower to see some ingenious methods of keeping time in the ancient days, where you will experience the exciting the Drum Show!
Lama Temple: Visit the famous Tibetan Buddhist Temple in China. This is a chance to see the renowned 18m tall high Maitreya Buddha!
Return to your hotel.

Pick up from your hotel lobby at 9:00am. Transfer to Beihai Park. Enjoy a relax walk on the dykes of beihai park (with breathtaking scenery and lesser tourists)(1.5 hours), then walk to jingshan park (1 hour), climb to the top and have a panoramic view on Forbidden city.

Beihai park:

Baihai Park is situated in the Xicheng District and has a history of more than 1,000 years. This park was built up through five dynasties, the Liao (916-1125), the Jin(1115-1234), the Yuan (1271-1368), the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911). Though it was a royal garden, it remains grand with a hint of exquisite elegance as well. It covers an area of 69 hectares (171 acres), with over a half covered by water. The whole park can be divided into four scenic areas: Qionghua Islet (Jade Flower Islet), Circular City, the eastern bank area and the northern bank area.

Jingshan park:

The best view of Beijing is from the Pavilion of Everlasting Spring (Wanchun-ting) perched on top of the middle peak, which used to be the highest point in the city. Northwards, one can see the Drum and Bell Towers, a traditional feature of old Chinese cities. To the northwest, the two slabs of water of the Shichahai and Beihai Lake are intersected by Dianmen Dajie. To the south, the golden roofs of the Imperial Palace can be seen stretching into the distance.

Lunch at a characteristic restaurant(1.5 hours).

In the afternoon transfer to hutong area. Take rickshaw for sightseeing of inner hutong, visit a local family and learn D.I.Y Chinese dumplings,then visit to Drum tower and Drum beating performance. Return to your hotel.

Learn D.I.Y Chinese dumplings:

To make Chinese dumplings, first of all, chop the meat into pieces and mash them, then add salt, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, scallions, Chinese cabbage and MSG if you like. Mix thoroughly the ingredients; add two spoonful of water if necessary. In a big bowl, add water to flour gradually. Mix and knead by hand to form soft dough, then cover it with towel and put it aside for about an hour. Then scatter some dry flour on the board, knead and roll it into a sausage---like dough about 5 centimeters in diameter, then chop it into small pieces. Press each piece with your hand and get a pancake. Finally, to hold the pancake with your palm and put the filling in the center and wrap into half-moon shaped and seal the edges. The next step is easy. Put the dumpling into boiling water, when it is well cooked, it is ready to be served. Before eating, you need to prepare some small dishes to contain the mixture of soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil or pepper oil to your own taste.

Drum Tower:

Located 100 meters(109 yards) south to the bell tower, it was placed on a 4-meter-high (13 feet) stone and brick base. It is 46.7 meters (153 feet) high, a little bit lower than the bell tower that is 47.9 meters high (157 feet). It is also a two-storey building; the first floor contains the China Committee for the Promotion of the Minority Art. The second floor contains the exhibition area. Originally, there was one big drum and 24 smaller ones, but only the big remains. The method of beating it is to beat it quickly for 18 times and then slowly for 18 times. Altogether there are three rounds and 108 tollings. People knock the bell and the drum 108 times, because 108 times represent one year in ancient times.