4-Day Beijing Classic Tour & Transfer to Tianjin Xingang Port Terminal

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Your guide and driver will be waiting for you at the exit of Beijing Capital 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 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 will savor Beijing Roast Duck. Your local tour guide will recommend 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 lunch, the guide will lead you to the Hutongs in Beijing's Dongcheng district for a walking tour.

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

• Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, the guide and driver will pick you up to continue today's tour. Today's itinerary includes visits to the Temple of Heaven and the Mutianyu Great Wall.

Built in 1420 during the Ming Dynasty, the Temple of Heaven is a complex of Taoist edifices where emperors from the Ming and Qing dynasties held annual ceremonies to pray for bountiful harvests.

The park surrounding the Temple of Heaven is vibrant with activity; each morning, many local elders gather there to sing, exercise, and practice tai chi.  

Lunch is arranged at a local restaurant near the Great Wall, where the guide will assist you in selecting dishes according to your preferences.

The Mutianyu Great Wall, renowned for its picturesque scenery and expertly restored structures, is ranked the top section of the Great Wall on TripAdvisor.

To save you time, we have arranged round-trip cable car access, eliminating the need for a 40-minute staircase climb. Upon arrival at the Wall, the guide will offer an introduction, after which you are free to explore.

The cable car serves between Tower 14. Hiking from Tower 14 to Tower 23, often deemed the "Golden Route," is celebrated by trekkers as the Wall's most beautiful and captivating section. This hike typically takes about two hours.

Afterward, descend by cable car, take a bus back to our vehicle, and then return to the hotel.

• 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 enjoying lunch, your guide and driver will escort you to Tianjin Port, where you will embark on your cruise and commence the next chapter of your journey.