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[Beijing-style Beijing flavor·6 days of roaming the Imperial Capital] Forbidden City + Great Wall + Beijing Hutong + Lao She Teahouse

Destination Place

Beijing

Travel Days

6 days

Highlights

  • Taste the simplicity and tranquility of the thousand-year-old capital and experience the hustle and bustle of a modern international metropolis!

  • Take a tricycle to stroll around the hutongs and experience the city customs of old Beijing hutongs.

  • Stroll through Qianmen Dazhalan, visit century-old brands, and taste the authentic Old Beijing flavor.

Itinerary

Day1
Beijing
Tourists choose their own means of transportation to arrive in Beijing, the capital of the motherland. They will be picked up by special personnel, check into the hotel to rest, and exercise freely.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. Today only includes pick-up car + accommodation, others are not included.
2. The climate in the north is dry. It is recommended to drink more water and pay attention to skin care.
Day2
Beijing
In the morning, visit Tiananmen Square, visit Tiananmen Square, the Monument to the People's Heroes, and the Great Hall of the People, visit the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (closed on Monday, visit the exterior if the government closes); then visit the Palace Museum (closed on Monday), and feel the broad mind of the prosperous dynasty from the ups and downs of the Forbidden City.
In the evening, enjoy the cross talk performance at Lao She Teahouse. Then return to the hotel to rest.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. Visitors to the Mao Zedong Memorial Hall are not allowed to bring handbags, backpacks, cameras, video cameras, cups, drinks and other items into the venue. Friends who carry these items should deposit them at the luggage storage office. There is a certain fee for storage and the cameras are calculated based on the number of cameras.
2. Security inspection at the Palace Museum is strict, so please do not carry a lighter.
3. Today's tour takes a long walk, so it is recommended to wear tourist shoes or thick-soled shoes, bring water and dry food!
4 Attractions
  • Tian'an men Square

    Tian'an men Square

    One of the largest squares in the world, Tian 'anmen Square is located on the traditional central axis of Beijing. It is composed of two parts: the gate tower and the gate tower. It is the most outstanding representative of ancient Chinese city gates and the symbol of the People's Republic of China.

  • The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City

    The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, is the most complete and largest wooden structure of ancient buildings in China and even the world, known as "the first of the world's five great palaces". The Forbidden City has a large collection of precious cultural relics, according to statistics, there are millions of pieces, accounting for one sixth of the total number of cultural relics in China. Watch demonstrations are held daily at 11:00 and 14:00 in the Clock Hall, which is not to be missed.

  • Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall [

    Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall [

    Chairman Mao Memorial Hall was built to commemorate Mao Zedong, the founding leader. It is located in Tiananmen Square, south of the Monument to the People's Heroes, on the former site of Zhonghua Gate. On November 24, 1976, in accordance with the resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the groundbreaking ceremony for the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall was held in Tiananmen Square.

  • Lao she teahouse

    Lao she teahouse

    Lao She Teahouse is a teahouse named after the people's artist Lao She and his famous drama. It was built in 1988. In this antique and Beijing-style environment, guests can enjoy wonderful performances from celebrities from all walks of life such as folk art and drama every day. They can also enjoy all kinds of famous teas, palace delicacies and seasonal Beijing-style snacks. Since its opening, Lao She Teahouse has received many Chinese and foreign celebrities and enjoys a high reputation in countries around the world. On April 28, 2005, Lien Chan and his wife led a mainland delegation of the Kuomintang of China to sip tea and enjoy opera at Lao She Teahouse.

Day3
Beijing
In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, one of the "Three Mountains and Five Gardens" models of Beijing's royal gardens, admire the royal garden buildings, and experience the garden scenery of "the ten miles of green mountains and the double flying white birds are like Jiangnan".
In the afternoon, visit [Yuanmingyuan]. Yuanmingyuan is one of the famous royal gardens in the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of more than 5,200 acres and more than 150 scenic spots. The construction area reaches 160,000 square meters, which is known as the "Garden of Thousands of Gardens". The Qing Dynasty emperors came here every summer to escape the heat, listen to politics, and handle military and political affairs, so it was also called the "Summer Palace".
Afterwards, visit the [Temple of Heaven] The Temple of Heaven was a special altar for emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven, pray for rain and pray for a good harvest.

Return to the hotel to rest after finishing.
3 Attractions
  • Summer Palace

    Summer Palace

    The Summer Palace is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the first classical garden in China. It was included in the World Heritage List on December 2, 1998. Consisting of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the park is set against the Western Mountain peaks. The buildings are integrated with the situation of the mountains and lakes, and the scenery is endless. The park is divided into three areas, namely the political activity area centered on the Hall of Benevolence and Shou; the living area of the Empress with Yulan Hall and Leshou Hall as the main bodies; and the scenic tourist area composed of Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake.

  • Old Summer Palace

    Old Summer Palace

    One of the largest parks in Beijing. Yuanmingyuan is located in the western suburbs of Beijing, adjacent to the Summer Palace. It consists of Yuanmingyuan, Changchun Garden and Qichun Garden, so it is also called the Three Yuanmingyuan Gardens. In addition, there are many small gardens distributed on the east, west and south sides of Yuanmingyuan, surrounded by stars orbiting the moon. Yuanmingyuan is one of the famous royal gardens in the Qing Dynasty, covering an area of more than 5,200 acres and more than 150 scenic spots. The construction area reaches 160,000 square meters, which is known as the "Garden of Thousands of Gardens". The Qing Dynasty emperors came here every summer to escape the heat, listen to politics, and handle military and political affairs, so it was also called the "Summer Palace".

  • The Temple of Heaven

    The Temple of Heaven

    Located in Dongcheng District of Beijing, Beijing Temple of Heaven was a place for emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties to pray for heaven, grain and rain. It is the largest and highest ethical sacrificial building complex in ancient China. In 1998, "Beijing Royal Altar - Temple of Heaven" was listed as a World cultural Heritage.

Day4
Beijing
In the morning, we visited the Gong Mansion (closed on Monday). It was once the residence of Heshen and Yonglin. It has gone through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its peak to its decline, and carries extremely rich historical and cultural information. Therefore, we have the saying of "A Gong Mansion, half of the history of the Qing Dynasty." Then take a [tricycle to tour the hutongs] and experience the city customs of old Beijing hutongs.
You can choose to eat nearby Shichahai at noon.
In the afternoon, visit "Nanluogu Lane", and then go to "Qianmen Dazhalan" to visit the old Beijing Market Commercial District to experience the style of old Beijing in the 20s and 30s, with century-old shops.

Return to the hotel to rest after finishing.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. You can arrange the departure time with the company for the current day's itinerary;
2. After a period of tour guide in Dazhalan area in Qianmen, the rest is basically free time for guests to move around. You can agree on a gathering time with the tour guide.
4 Attractions
  • gongwangfu

    gongwangfu

    Gong's Mansion is the most completely preserved palace building complex in my country. It has more than 30 building communities of various types, with exquisite layout and extraordinary style. Originally the residence of Heshen, it went through the historical process of the Qing Dynasty from its peak to its decline. Therefore, there is a saying that "a Gong Wang Mansion is half of the history of the Qing Dynasty." The whole thing is divided into two parts: the mansion and the garden. The Xiyangmen, the big theater building and the back cover building are the "three unique" in the Gong Mansion. You must not miss it. Miyun Cave is also very worth seeing. It houses the Kangxi Imperial Brush "Fu" stele stolen by He Shen from the palace.

  • Shichahai Scenic Area

    Shichahai Scenic Area

    Shichahai is also called the "Shisha Sea". It is named after the original ten Buddhist temples around it, with quiet lake views, former residences of celebrities, and royal palaces and other historic sites scattered among it. An old Beijing scenic spot where classics and modernity are compatible, tradition and avant-garde are compatible, and natural landscapes and cultural attractions complement each other. Among them, the most famous one is Gong Wang Mansion, which was once the residence of He Shen, a corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty. The "treasure of the house" in the mansion is the Fu Monument written by Emperor Kangxi. Shichahai Bar Street is quite lively. Many stars used to sing here before becoming famous. The more famous bars include Hutong Freehand, Jiading Square, etc.

  • Nanluogu Xiang

    Nanluogu Xiang

    Nanluogu Lane is listed among 25 old city reserves, with a total length of 786 meters. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Beijing. It is the only checkerboard traditional residential area in my country that has completely preserved the Yuan Dynasty Hutong courtyard structure. It has the largest scale, highest grade and the richest resources. Nowadays, there are personalized shops with ever-changing styles, various exquisite and fashionable private shops, and the combination of old Beijing alleys and petty bourgeoisie atmosphere to become a fashion landmark in Beijing. If you want to experience the customs of old Beijing in peace, you can search in the several alleys on both sides. The many famous former residences and historical buildings will definitely make you feel like you can.

  • Da Zha Lan

    Da Zha Lan

    Dashilan is the most dynamic commercial district in Beijing, and it is also a very distinctive Hutong area in the south of the city, which has a history of nearly 500 years. Many tourists like to walk around here and visit the old Beijing commercial district, which has many century-old shops.

1 Experiences
  • Tricycles Hutong Tour

    Tricycles Hutong Tour

    Hutongs are a cultural feature of Beijing. Take a tricycle to shuttle through the hutongs to experience the flavor of old Beijing (the feelings of old people, explore the past of famous people deep in the hutongs).

Day5
Beijing
In the morning (it is recommended to leave around 8 o'clock to avoid traffic jams), drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall in Huairou District, Beijing City. It was an important part of the Great Wall, a great defense project in ancient China, and one of the passes of the Great Wall of the Ming Dynasty.
In the afternoon, we will return to downtown Beijing to visit the exterior of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.

Return to the hotel to rest after the tour.

[Warm Reminder]:
1. There are three ways to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall: 1. Cable car;2. Cableway;3. Climb the Great Wall on foot. You can choose by yourself.
2. There are many steps on the Great Wall. Please be sure to pay attention to the safety under your feet. Do not walk when taking photos, and do not take photos when walking.
2 Attractions
  • Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall

    Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the sixteen new sights in Beijing. It is the greatest defense project in ancient China and an important part of the Great Wall. As the saying goes, "You are not a true man until you reach the Great Wall." The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall was selected as one of the "Ten most beautiful attractions in the world" by global tourists in 2018. When U.S. President Bill Clinton, the Obamas and Mrs. Trump visited China, they all designated the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.

  • Olympic Garden

    Olympic Garden

    Beijing Olympic Park is located in Chaoyang District, Beijing City. It is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. It reaches the south bank of Qinghe in the north, Beitucheng Road in the south, Anli Road and Beichen East Road in the east, Lincui Road and Beichen West Road in the west. It covers a total area of 11.59 square kilometers. It embodies the three concepts of "technology, green and humanities" and is a new urban area that integrates multiple functions of office, commerce, hotel, culture, sports, conference and living.

Day6
Beijing
Sleep until you wake up naturally, and transfer it to the airport or high-speed rail station based on the return time to end your trip to Beijing!