Quick Beijing Tour

Day 1. Entry Beijing. Beijing Zoo to see Panda, Beijing Hutong, Take outside view of Bird Nest.
Be picked up from airport or train station by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle.

Drive to visit the Beijing Zoo to see Great Panda. Beijing Zoo was built in 1955 on the foundation of Wansheng Garden of the Qing Dynasty. It is now the biggest zoo in China with the largest number of animal species. The highlight of Beijing Zoo is the national treasure-giant panda.

Move on to Beijing Hutong -ancient city alley in Beijing. Many of them were built during the Yuan (1206-1341), Ming (1368-1628) and Qing (1644-1908) dynasties surrounding the Forbidden City. Visit Beijing Hutong via rickshaw including Local family, Drum Tower, Houhai Lake and Bar Street.

Stop at Bird Nest to have an outside view of the 2008 Olympic Building. As the major venue of the 2008 Olympic Games, the Olympic Park contains three areas including the Forest Park in the north, major venue and supporting facilities area in the center and the completed stadiums and the reserved area. The completed stadiums contains the National Stadium (Bird's Nest), National Swimming Center (Water Cube) and the National Indoor Stadium (Folding Fans). Take an outside view of the venues. (Lunch)


Day 2. Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Lunch, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
English tour guide will pick up from airport or train station.

Drive to Tiananmen Square, the biggest downtown Square of the world. Take a sightseeing on the famous square.

Enter Forbidden City from the north end of Tiananmen Square.
Forbidden City is also called Palace Museum and is located at the center of Beijing. It was the imperial palace during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Rectangular in shape, Forbidden City is the world's largest palace complex.
Visit Forbidden City along the central axis for 1.5 to 2 hours.


After lunch, Drive to Temple of Heaven. Built in 1420, Temple of Heaven is situated south of Beijing city. It is the best preserved and largest sacrificial building complex in the world. Take sightseeing for about one hour.

Then visit Summer Palace - 20 kilometers northwest of downtown Beijing. Summer Palace is the largest imperial garden of Ming and Qing dynasty. The whole Summer Palace covers an area of over 290 hectares including more than 3,000 buildings, such as halls, pavilions, towers, etc.

Transfer you back to your hotel after the whole day tour.
(Breakfast, Lunch)



Day 3. Ming Tombs, Lunch, Badaling Great Wall, departure
Pick you up from your hotel at 08:30 am.

Drive 1.5 hours to Ming Tombs. Located 60 Kilometers north of Beijing, Ming Tombs consist of mausoleums of 13 Ming emperors. Changling is the most famous one. Construction of the Changling was started in 1409 and completed in 1427.
Visit the biggest one of Ming Tombs (Chiangling Tombs) for 1 hour.



After lunch, move on to Badaling Great Wall. Badaling is the most famous section of Great Wall, well maintained. It is easy to walk along this section of defensive project of ancient China. Visit Great Wall for about 2 hours.



We will transfer you back to hotel or transfer to airport or train station for departure after the whole day tour.
(Breakfast, Lunch)


Friendly Note of Beijing 3 Days Tour
1. This tour is tailored for you exclusively. No other travelers will join in.
2. Lunch is not refundable if you do not need it.
3. The sunshine is very strong in summer time. Sunglass is useful.
4. Photograph is not permitted in some area. Our tour guide will inform you.
5. You will walk a long distance with this 3 days Beijing trip. A pair of soft and comfortable shoes is helpful.
6. We will visit Ming Tombs on the morning and Great Wall in the afternoon. This will insure that you can have lunch on time and have enough time on Great Wall. The Great Wall is very beautiful when the sun is on the west
7. Chinatravelkey.com list the exact cost of each person from 1 to 10 persons. This will help you to cut down cost if you have more persons. Please contact us for a special cost if you have more than 10 persons.

Remark: The above private tour is tailored for you and your friends exclusively. You and your friends will enjoy Private car, driver and tour guide. If you want to adjust the itinerary, please contact us.

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Hotel for This Tour:

Notes: Hotel accommodation is based on two persons sharing one standard twin room.

Service package includes:
Pick-up from and transfer back to your hotel,
Air-conditioned private car or van,
Hotel expense,
Admission fee of mentioned attractions,
English-speaking tour guide,
Rickshaw of Beijing Hutong,
Chinese lunches,
Fuel, expressway cost and parking cost.

Above price excludes: Personal expense, Gratuities to guides and drivers.

Payment:
1. Pay us in cash when we pick you up from hotel.
2.Pay us via Paypal.
3.Pay us via credit card 2 weeks in advance.
4. Transfer payment to bank account of our company one month before tour date.