Trip Highlights - Attractions involved: Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Hutong, Capital Museum, Summer Palace, Peking University, Chinese Kongfu Show, Temple of Heaven, Ancient Observatory, Chinese Acrobatic Show, Great Wall. As the capital of China, Beijing is also the nation's culture, education and communication center as well as an ancient city with more than 3000 years history. It is the perfect place for students to have a tour to explore the oriental civilization.
Itinerary (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
Day 01: Arrive in Beijing (D)
Upon your arrival, your local tour guide will greet you at the airport. Today's routine begins with an adventure to the Tian'anmen Square which is the largest city central plaza in the world and the Forbidden City known as the Chinese imperial palace for the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The following activity is a rickshaw tour to the Hutong area witnessing what the old neighbourhoods look like, visiting the local family and learning to cook Chinese food. Back to hotel, check in and have a good rest.
Day 02: Beijing( B/L/D)
In the morning, you will pay a visit to the Capital Museum, an art museum housing a variety of items from imperial China as well as other Asian cultures. The collections include ancient Chinaware, ancient Beijing bronze art, ancient calligraphy and paintings, ancient jade ware, sculptures and Buddist statues, gadgets of studies. Then you will go to visit the best preserved imperial garden, Summer Palace, followed by a stroll to the best university in China, Peking University. In the evening, you will be taken to see the Chinese Kongfu Show.
Day 03: Beijing (B/L/D)
After breakfast, the tour kicks off with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, a complex of Taoist buildings in the southern part of central Beijing where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed for good harvest annually. Now it becomes a park where Chinese senior citizens entertain themselves and excecize. In the afternoon, you will get an opportunity to learn how to make kites by yourself and visit the Ancient Observatory. At night you will enjoy a stunning Chinese Acrobatic Show.
Day 04: Beijing (B/L/D)
Today, you will head to the most popular Great Wall of China, the wonder of mankind history. Fly kite over there. Finish this tour by visiting a local village in the countryside and experiance a different life style from the city. Back to downtown hotel.
Day 05: Depart from Beijing (B)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport and take a flight to the next destination for another adventure.
Attraction Description
Capital Museum
The new Capital Museum is one of the new travel spots in Beijing. It opened to the public on May 18, 2006. Located along the western extension of Changan Street. The Capital Museum has become a culture window of Beijing with its unique architecture, abundant exhibitions, advanced…
Chinese Kongfu Show
Chinese martial arts may possibly be traced to the Xia Dynasty which existed more than 4000 years ago.Their origin is attributed to self-defense needs, hunting activities and military training in ancient China. Hand-to-hand combat and weapons practice were…
Chinese Acrobatic Show
Acrobatics is a traditional art form in which the performers depend on each other's skill and timing. It is a great program for your travel in Beijing. Chinese acrobatics is said to have started during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) two…
Tian'anmen Square Forbidden City Hutong Summer Palace Great Wall Temple of Heaven
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