Beijing

Beijing offers an enriching travel experience with its renowned attractions. The Forbidden City, once the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, is a vast complex of magnificent buildings, housing over 9,000 rooms. It showcases the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture and holds numerous rare treasures. The Temple of Heaven, a majestic complex of fine cult buildings, was where emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for good harvests. Its layout and architecture symbolize the relationship between heaven and earth. Then there's the Great Wall, an awe-inspiring wonder that stretches across the land. It's a powerful testament to the ancient defense engineering, with its imposing presence and historical significance. Visiting these three places allows you to delve deep into Beijing's rich history and cultural heritage.

Day 1

Beijing

Dining Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Start the day by visiting the [Summer Palace], renowned as the world's most beautiful imperial garden and the "Imperial Garden Museum". It features a harmonious blend of mountains, waters, and paintings, presenting a landscape like "ten miles of green mountains in a painting, and pairs of flying white birds like in the south of the Yangtze River". Then, savor the local specialty, Beijing Roast Duck for lunch. Next, explore the [Temple of Heaven], the world's largest imperial sacrificial complex. It was where Ming and Qing emperors offered sacrifices to heaven and prayed for a good harvest. Key attractions include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Imperial Vault of Heaven, and the Echo Wall. Finally, take a look at [Tsinghua University] from the outside. It is China's first national comprehensive university, located in the beautiful Tsinghua Garden in the northwest suburbs of Beijing and serves as an important base for high-level talent cultivation and scientific research.

Day 2

Beijing

Dining Included: Breakfast
Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Head to the [Badaling Great Wall], the greatest defense project in ancient China. This section is the top of the country's top ten scenic spots and represents the essence of Great Wall architecture. Climb the magnificent wall to experience the spirit of "He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a true man". It stretches like a giant Loong across the north of the country for thousands of miles and has a history spanning two thousand years. After that, enjoy Beijing cuisine at a designated restaurant for lunch. Then, have a great time at the [8th Olympic Ice and Snow Carnival]. There are various exciting items such as snow saucer, ice slide, snow spinning, snow banana boat, and ice cart. It is a 30,000-square-meter Olympic-level ice and snow carnival with nearly twenty trendy ice and snow attractions, making it the most "Harbin" - like ice and snow world in Beijing. After the tour, check in at the Crowne Plaza Beijing Jinyu Badaling, located in the Jinyu Badaling Hot Spring Resort. You can also relax in the Muyun Hot Spring, which has a 600-square-meter children's water park and swimming pool. The hotel is a popular choice for both business and leisure trips in the suburbs of Beijing. For dinner, try the characteristic Doufu Banquet at the Yanqing Jindou Garden. Note that the Great Wall is about 80 kilometers from the urban area, so the wake-up call on the day of visiting is early. The carnival is open from December 17, 2024, to February 16, 2025.

Day 3

Beijing

Dining Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Start with [Tiananmen Square], the world's largest city center square. Admire the exteriors of the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China. Then, take an in-depth tour of [The Forbidden City] Museum. With free audio guide earphones provided, the tour route covers the Central Route and the Open Area of the Western Six Palaces (including the Front Court, Rear Palace, Empress Dowager's Palace Area, and Imperial Garden). Enter from the Meridian Gate Square, cross the Golden Water Bridge, and visit the main halls like the Gate of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony, and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. Then pass through the Gate of Heavenly Purity and other palaces to enter the Empress Dowager's Palace Area and the Western Six Palaces. Finally, enter the Imperial Garden and learn about the lives of emperors and empresses with the guide's explanation. After that, take a sightseeing bus outside the Forbidden City to enjoy the scenery along the way and better understand the history and culture of the capital. For lunch, go to the Beijing time-honored Donglaishun Shabu - shabu. Later, visit [Qianmen Street], a famous commercial street on the central axis of Beijing. It was once the imperial road for emperors going to the Temple of Heaven and has many historical Hutongs like Dashilar, Xianyukou, and Yangmeizhu Hutong. It is also a gathering place for time-honored brands such as Quanjude Roast Duck, Duyichu Shaomai, and more.

Day 4

Beijing

Dining Included: Breakfast

Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel

Enjoy a one-day tour of Universal Beijing Resort. It is the third Universal Studios theme park in Asia and the fifth in the world, featuring seven themed areas, 37 rides and attractions, 24 entertainment shows, 80 dining options, and 30 retail stores, covering an area of over 4 square kilometers.