Private Tour

5-Day Beijing Tour: Great Wall & Imperial Landmarks

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Overview

Discover Beijing’s imperial heritage, traditional neighborhoods, and signature flavors on this customizable five-day journey. Designed for first-time visitors, this itinerary combines the city’s essential sights with time to explore at a comfortable pace.

Walk through the courtyards of the Forbidden City, explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, and discover a quieter side of Beijing in its hutong lanes. Visits to the Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace add contrasting perspectives on the capital’s imperial past, while a Peking duck dinner introduces one of its best-known culinary traditions. These landmarks form the core of a classic introductory Beijing itinerary.

Explore the Forbidden City and continue to Jingshan Park for a broader perspective on Beijing’s imperial center.

Dedicate a full day to the Mutianyu Great Wall, with time to walk and enjoy the surrounding mountain scenery.

Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors held ceremonies to pray for good harvests.

Discover the Summer Palace’s gardens, lakeside scenery, and imperial architecture.

Experience the charm of old Beijing with a leisurely stroll through Shichahai, where traditional hutongs, historic courtyard houses, and peaceful lakeside views reveal a more authentic side of the city.

Wander through traditional hutong neighborhoods around Shichahai and enjoy a Peking duck dinner.

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Itinerary

Beijing

Day 1|Arrival in Beijing | Airport Pick-up & Hotel Transfer

Welcome to Beijing!
Upon arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Daxing International Airport, your private driver and guide will greet you and escort you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to relax after your journey or explore the surrounding neighborhood at your own pace.

Overnight in Beijing

Day 2|Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park

Begin your day with your English-speaking guide at Tiananmen Square before entering the Forbidden City. Explore its grand courtyards and palace halls while learning about China’s imperial past. After a lunch break, continue to Jingshan Park, where an optional walk to the hilltop offers sweeping views over the palace rooftops. Return to your hotel in the late afternoon, with the evening at leisure.

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City & Jingshan Park
Overnight in BeijingBreakfast, Lunch

Day 3|Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic Landmarks

After breakfast, leave the city for an excursion to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Explore at a comfortable pace, stopping at watchtowers to admire the surrounding mountain scenery. Your guide will suggest a suitable walking route, with optional cable transport available. After a lunch break, return to Beijing and stop at the Olympic Park for exterior views and photos of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube before continuing to your hotel.

Mutianyu Great Wall & Olympic Landmarks
Overnight in BeijingBreakfast, Lunch

Day 4|Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Peking Duck

Start the morning at the Temple of Heaven, exploring its ceremonial architecture and surrounding park with your guide. After lunch, travel to the Summer Palace for a leisurely walk through landscaped gardens and along lakeside paths. Allow time to enjoy the scenery and discover selected architectural highlights. In the evening, savor a traditional Peking duck dinner to celebrate your final night in Beijing.

Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace & Peking Duck
Overnight in BeijingBreakfast, Lunch

Day 5|Hutong Discovery & Departure

If your departure schedule allows, enjoy a guided morning walk through the traditional hutongs around Shichahai. Discover a different side of Beijing as you explore narrow lanes and pause for a coffee or browse small shops. Afterwards, collect your luggage and take a private transfer to the airport. For an early flight, transfer directly from your hotel without scheduled sightseeing.

Hutong Discovery & Departure
Breakfast

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