Plan Tiananmen, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Shichahai, followed by Badaling and imperial gardens. Reservation conditions, exterior views and alternatives are clearly distinguished.
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
Badaling Great Wall
Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan
5 days / 4 nights
Arrival in Beijing → Forbidden City / Temple of Heaven → Badaling → Summer Palace / Yuanmingyuan → Departure
Confirm reservations first
Forbidden City, Tiananmen and flag-raising visits depend on actual reservations. Discuss alternatives or the corresponding cost adjustment if unavailable.
Exterior views and either/or stops
Bird’s Nest and Water Cube are exterior views. Choose either Tsinghua or Peking University for an outside photo stop, not campus admission.
Alternatives replace the main visit
Beihai and Hanfu photography are proposed alternatives if the Forbidden City cannot be reserved, not additional guaranteed stops.
Day 1 · Arrive in Beijing
Station or airport transfer and check-in. Wangfujing, Nanluoguxiang, Sanlitun, Niujie and Guijie are independent evening suggestions rather than scheduled group visits.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusions are confirmed individually in the written quotation.
Admission and activities: A listed visit does not establish fee inclusion. Confirm admission, scenic transport and activities separately.
Day 2 · Imperial Beijing and Shichahai
Plan the flag-raising ceremony, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Shichahai subject to reservations and timing. Agree alternatives or the relevant cost adjustment if the Forbidden City is unavailable.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusions are confirmed individually in the written quotation.
Admission and activities: A listed visit does not establish fee inclusion. Confirm admission, scenic transport and activities separately.
Day 3 · Badaling and the Olympic Park
Visit Badaling Great Wall and continue to the Olympic Park. Bird’s Nest and Water Cube are exterior views.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusions are confirmed individually in the written quotation.
Admission and activities: A listed visit does not establish fee inclusion. Confirm admission, scenic transport and activities separately.
Day 4 · Imperial gardens and a university exterior
Visit the Summer Palace and Yuanmingyuan. Choose either Tsinghua or Peking University for an exterior photo stop; campus admission is not part of this reference.
Accommodation: Beijing
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusions are confirmed individually in the written quotation.
Admission and activities: A listed visit does not establish fee inclusion. Confirm admission, scenic transport and activities separately.
Day 5 · Departure transfer
Arrange the station or airport transfer around the confirmed departure time.
Accommodation: Departure; no overnight stay
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner inclusions are confirmed individually in the written quotation.
Admission and activities: A listed visit does not establish fee inclusion. Confirm admission, scenic transport and activities separately.
This is a tailored itinerary reference. Dates, group size, accommodation, transport and selected visits determine the itemised quotation; fees not listed in writing are not treated as included.
Services to confirm in your quotation
- Confirm transfers, intercity and scenic transport separately
- Specify the location and room type for each night; list train nights separately
- Itemise admission, meals, guiding, performances and experiences
Items to confirm separately
- Arrange international and domestic arrival/departure travel separately if absent from the quotation
- Personal spending, optional activities and unlisted meals are not automatically included
- Confirm insurance, child costs, single supplements and change/cancellation terms before booking
Share your dates and group size to discuss a tailored itinerary and quotation.
Before you confirm your trip
Use these points to check your written itinerary and quotation. A service is included only when it is listed in the confirmed scope.
Arrival and departure transfers
Confirm the exact airport, station or hotel, arrival and departure times, meeting points and any waiting arrangements.
Vehicle and travel time
Confirm vehicle class, passenger and luggage capacity, driver service hours, cross-city transfers and any parking or toll charges in the quotation.
Accommodation
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Tickets and reservations
Confirm named sights and date or time slots, including whether entrance fees, cableways, shuttle buses and guide services are included or priced separately.
Meals and daily spending
Confirm which meals are listed, dietary requests and any meals or personal expenses to arrange separately.
Changes and cancellation
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Review our service terms alongside the trip-specific written conditions before confirming.
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