Are you coming to the Olympic Games and want to visit some of the cities famous attractions during you stay? Beijing's resources will be stretched to the limit, book your tour now to ensure that you get the service you want.
Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included.
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Detailed Itinerary:You'll be met on arrival in Beijing. On the way to the Hotel(your own arrangement), your guide will explain tomorrow's arrangements. Spend the rest of the day exploring the nearby streets, or resting and catching up on your jetlag. Beijing is a city of amazing contrasts - an ancient capital with some incredible historical sites, and a bustling modern metropolis getting ready to host the 2008 Olympics.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Great Wall at Mutianyu plus Cable Car(round trip).
Meals: Chinese Lunch.
Detailed Itinerary:
The Great Wall: This less-crowded section of the Great Wall is a pleasant drive 90km NE of Beijing. A cable car takes you to a good section (avoiding a very steep climb), where you can walk along the wall, through the watch towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. You can return by cable car, walk down or walk along the wall for about an hour to descend by chairlift. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
Day 3
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Tian'anmen Square, The Forbidden City, Hall of Clocks and Watches
Meals: Chinese Lunch.
Detailed Itinerary:
The Tian'anmen Square: The world's largest city square and enduring symbol of China's national pride, surrounded by many imposing buildings including the Heavenly Gate (entry to the Forbidden City), Museums, government buildings and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.
The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
The Hall of Clocks and Watches: The Drum and Bell towers of Beijing are situated at the northern end of the central axis of the Inner City to the north of Di’ anmen Street.Bells and drums were musical instruments in ancient China. Later they were used to tell time and became watches for the officials and common people as well. Bell and Drum towers was time telling center during the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Day 4
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Today's featured sports in Beijing are: Shooting, Badminton, Handball, Volleyball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Weightlifting, Fencing...
Please inform your guide in advance which game you'd like to watch, then he/she will advice you the most convenient way to the Olympic sites.
Day 5
Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Today's featured sports in Beijing city area are: Hockey，Handball，Volleyball，Basketball，Beach Volleyball, Water Polo.
Please inform your guide in advance which game you'd like to watch, then he/she will advice you the most convenient way to the Olympic sites.
Day 6
Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer(Beijing)
Detailed Itinerary: Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your departure.
Note: * The tour can be customized according to your own schedule. Please let us know for which sports you've got tickets.
** During the Olympic Games, 300,000 additional people are expected per day. To keep the City open and accessible to all during Games-time, Beijing 2008 needs your cooperation when there are Lane closures, road closures and Special Event Clearways. Your scheduled daily visit may changed without prior notice.
*** If you choose to stay in Beijing for a few extra days or extend your tour to other cities, please let us know, and we'd be happy to arrange additional tours for you.
