5-Day Beijing Imperial Winter Charms Tour

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Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the exit of Beijing airport. Upon your arrival, meet them and proceed to your hotel in Beijing.

They will assist you with the check-in process, allowing you to relax and prepare for the next day's exploration.

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner at Beijing Roast Duck

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on today's itinerary, visiting Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City in the morning.

Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city square, resides at the heart of Beijing, with the Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) to its north, demarcating it from the Forbidden City.

Encircled by formidable structures, it includes the Heavenly Gate, numerous museums, government edifices, and Chairman Mao's Mausoleum.

The Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911, is a World Heritage Site. It stands as the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial architectural complex globally.

Today's lunch will be served at a local restaurant, where your guide will assist you in selecting dishes according to your preferences.

After lunch, the guide will lead you to the Hutongs in Beijing's Dongcheng district for a walking tour, where you'll also have the opportunity to learn about applying Peking Opera facial makeup.

Hutongs are historic alleyways flanked by traditional single-story courtyard houses, relics of old Beijing that are rapidly fading. As you wander through these narrow paths, you can visit local residents to experience the traditional lifestyle and learn about the preservation of these unique homes and their culture.

In a workshop within the hutongs, you'll also learn how to create Peking Opera masks. Additionally, you can ascend the Bell Tower to enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the hutongs.

After this delightful excursion, you'll savor dinner featuring Beijing Roast Duck, with your local tour guide recommending a specific venue based on your itinerary.

Beijing Roast Duck, a dish originating from the imperial era, is celebrated for its thin, crisp skin. Authentic versions predominantly feature the skin with minimal meat, sliced before diners by the cook. It stands as the epitome of Beijing cuisine. 

After dinner, the guide will escort you back to your hotel for a rest. 

• Breakfast, Lunch

Following an enjoyable breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to visit the Temple of Heaven.

Constructed in 1420 during the Ming dynasty, the Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist structures where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties conducted annual ceremonies to pray for abundant harvests.

The park surrounding the Temple of Heaven is vibrant with life. In the morning, numerous local elderly residents gather to sing, exercise, and practice tai chi. 

After visiting the Temple of Heaven, you will depart for the Mutianyu Great Wall, where today's lunch is arranged at a nearby local restaurant. 

The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is ranked top on TripAdvisor among all the Great Wall sections, for its picturesque scenery and beautifully-restored architecture. It is about 1.5 hours' drive from downtown Beijing.

In order to save time for you, we arrange a round-trip cable car to ascend and descend the Wall, instead of spending about 40 minutes climbing steps. At the Wall, you have free time to walk around, after your guide does some introductions. The cable car ascends to and descends from tower 14.

Hike “the most beautiful and interesting part of the Great Wall” — between the 14th and 23rd watch towers — acknowledged by hikers as "the golden route".

Following your tour of the Mutianyu Great Wall, you will be escorted back to your hotel for some rest.

• Breakfast

The guide will meet you at the hotel at the agreed-upon time and escort you to Nanshan Skiing Resort.

Nanshan Skiing Resort, located in the southern part of Miyun County, covers over 4,000 mu and is the largest of its kind in Beijing, featuring the most advanced and comprehensive facilities. 

You have 4 hours of skiing time. Once the guide helps you fit your ski gear, you're free to enjoy the experience to the fullest!

Today's lunch is self-arranged. There is a restaurant within the ski resort, allowing you to dine according to your schedule and preferences. 

The guide will pick you up at the designated location in the afternoon to visit Xiaotangshan Hot Springs in Changping, Beijing. After the skiing, soaking in the hot springs for two to three hours sounds incredibly soothing, doesn't it?

After relaxing in the hot springs, the guide will take you back to the hotel, where you can enjoy a well-deserved rest. 

• Breakfast, Lunch

Today marks the final day of your Beijing journey. After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll head out to explore the Summer Palace. 

The Summer Palace is the largest and most impeccably preserved royal park in China. Renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance, the Palace has profoundly influenced Chinese horticulture and landscape design, earning the title 'The Museum of Royal Gardens'. 

After touring China’s ancient royal gardens, your guide will introduce you to modern Beijing and its striking new CBD skyline.

You will lunch at China’s first "smart restaurant," experiencing cutting-edge technology. The waiting area resembles a theater where you can enjoy cooking-themed video games with other guests, ensuring you remain entertained.

After lunch, you will head to Beijing Capital International Airport to board your flight and begin your journey home.