Beijing Explorer - Discover the Chinese Capital in 6 Days (CN-02)
This tour looks at the Chinese capital Beijing in-depth, exploring its varied and fascinating landmarks. There will also be free time to explore the city on your own – perhaps for shopping or to discover its various restaurants and districts - or to add on another Chinese city before or after your capital tour.Day 1. Beijing
Our driver and a guide will meet you at the airport arrivals lounge. Today we will visit an old Beijing district, called a ‘Hutong neighbourhood’, and enjoy a rickshaw ride.
Day 2. Beijing
In the morning we will visit one of the most famous squares in the world - Tiananmen. After, we will tour the famous Imperial palace, the Forbidden City and the magnificent Summer Palace. Finally, our second day will be topped off with a traditional roast duck dinner.
Day 3. Beijing
Today we will travel to the best preserved section of The Great Wall of China. After, we will travel to the Olympic Green and park built in Beijing for 2008 for the Summer Olympics. In the evening you will witness one of Beijing’s finest Acrobatic Shows.
Day 4. Beijing
Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven and The Lama Temple, or the Palace of Peace, which is a study centre for Tibetan Buddhism and it is home to a priceless collection including a statue of Maytreya: the future Buddha.
Day 5. Beijing
Time-out to find your own Beijing: visit the malls, wander the parks, see some art of just discover where locals hang out.
Day 6. Beijing
Transfer to the airport with our driver from the hotel lobby.
BeijingBeijing is the capital of the most populous country in the world, the People's Republic of China, and it is also the second largest city after Shanghai. Beijing literally means... Read more
Tour Inclusions
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International flights
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Accommodation
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Guided tours & cultural programme
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Full-board meals
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Evening entertainment
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Airport & railway transfers
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Visa fees
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Quick Facts
- Season: Four Seasons
- Days: 6
- Group Size: 2-14
- Tour Grade:
Included in the Tour Price
International flights
Our advertised package price is based on economy flights from / to London. If you depart from a regional airport in the UK or another country, there might be additional surcharges for international airfares. Upon booking a tour you will be offered various flight options. Please note, the package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and will be reconfirmed by your travel consultant. The airfare is not guaranteed unless ticketed. We advise to book sooner than later as the airfare may go up closer to your departure date, especially during high seasons.
Our advertised package price is based on economy flights from / to London. If you depart from a regional airport in the UK or another country, there might be additional surcharges for international airfares. Upon booking a tour you will be offered various flight options. Please note, the package price depends on the availability of flight tickets and will be reconfirmed by your travel consultant. The airfare is not guaranteed unless ticketed. We advise to book sooner than later as the airfare may go up closer to your departure date, especially during high seasons.
Accommodation
All accommodation at your destination is included in the holiday price. Hotel category - according to the package type selected.
All accommodation at your destination is included in the holiday price. Hotel category - according to the package type selected.
Guided tours & cultural programme
All tours with entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included in the holiday price. There will be an English-speaking guide on all tours. Please note, we can arrange guides speaking other languages upon request. Please let us know your preferences.
All tours with entrance fees listed in the itinerary are included in the holiday price. There will be an English-speaking guide on all tours. Please note, we can arrange guides speaking other languages upon request. Please let us know your preferences.
Full-board meals
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) each day. Service begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure. Depending on the itinerary you may be served a packed lunch on your tour. Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) each day. Service begins with dinner on the day of arrival and ends with breakfast on the day of departure. Depending on the itinerary you may be served a packed lunch on your tour. Please advise us if you have any special dietary requirements.
Evening entertainment
Entrance fees for evening entertainment as per itinerary.
Entrance fees for evening entertainment as per itinerary.
Airport & railway transfers
All airport and railway transfers as per itinerary are included in the tour price. We will also provide airport transfers if you arrange your own arrival / departure flights regardless of the time of the flight, you will need to let us know your flight details. We operate all transfers 24 hours a day.
All airport and railway transfers as per itinerary are included in the tour price. We will also provide airport transfers if you arrange your own arrival / departure flights regardless of the time of the flight, you will need to let us know your flight details. We operate all transfers 24 hours a day.
Visa fees
Standard visa processing for UK residents is included in the tour price. Upon your booking we email detailed guidance notes how to complete the visa forms. All application packs are checked by our visa department before submission to the relevant consulates. If you are based overseas we will email all required paperwork for you to apply for the visas in the local consulate. Please read more about required visas in the tour description or our country guides on this websites.
Standard visa processing for UK residents is included in the tour price. Upon your booking we email detailed guidance notes how to complete the visa forms. All application packs are checked by our visa department before submission to the relevant consulates. If you are based overseas we will email all required paperwork for you to apply for the visas in the local consulate. Please read more about required visas in the tour description or our country guides on this websites.
Not included
Personal travel insurance
Personal travel insurance is not included in the holiday price. It is advisable to take out your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip as cover will commence for pre-departure cancellation from the policy issue date. You can arrange your personal travel insurance on our website.
Personal travel insurance is not included in the holiday price. It is advisable to take out your travel insurance at the time of booking your trip as cover will commence for pre-departure cancellation from the policy issue date. You can arrange your personal travel insurance on our website.
Optional excursions and services
Optional excursions and services not listed in the itinerary. Please let us know if you wish to book any additional excursions.
Optional excursions and services not listed in the itinerary. Please let us know if you wish to book any additional excursions.
Day 1. Beijing
Our driver and a guide will meet you at the airport arrivals lounge with a “China & Beyond” signboard. Today we will visit an old Beijing district, called a ‘Hutong neighbourhood’ located by Shichahai Lake. Hutongs are city areas dominated by alleys and traditional courtyard residences, dating back to the 13th century. Our guided rickshaw ride means immersion into this bygone era. (D)
Day 2. Beijing
One of the most famous squares in the world, located in the centre of Beijing, Tiananmen is the fourth largest city square in the world (440,000 square metres) and it stands at the Tiananmen Gate separating the square from the Forbidden City. Many key Chinese events took place here, including the declaration of the People’s Republic of China by Mao Zedong in 1949. After, we will visit the famous Imperial palace and the Forbidden City to see the ancient wooden structures and the former home of the Chinese emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1420 until 1924). In the afternoon you will visit the magnificent Summer Palace which combines the natural beauty of the lakes and hills with the art of architects and designers. Finally, our second day will be topped off with a traditional roast duck dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 3. Beijing
Today we will travel 70 kilometres (44 miles) north of Beijing, to the best preserved section of The Great Wall of China. This section –‘Badaling Great Wall’ situated in Yanqing County - was built during the Ming dynasty in the 16th century. The Great Wall is included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. After, for a taste of modern China, we will travel to the Olympic Green and park built in Beijing for 2008 for the Summer Olympics. In the evening you will witness one of Beijing’s finest Acrobatic Shows. (B,L,D)
Day 4. Beijing
Today we will visit the Temple of Heaven – a fascinating collection of temples and altars spread inside a park in central Beijing. Built for the emperor, you will see that the northern wall represents the sky, and the southern wall represents earth. The tiled roof is the colour of heaven too: dark blue. The Lama Temple, or the Palace of Peace, is a study centre for Tibetan Buddhism and it is home to a priceless collection including a statue of Maytreya: the future Buddha. (B,L,D)
Day 5. Beijing
Time-out to find your own Beijing: visit the malls, wander the parks, see some art of just discover where locals hang out. Alternatively we can book an excursion for you. (B)
Day 6. Beijing
Transfer to the airport with our driver from the hotel lobby. (B)
Want to travel on different dates?
Please see below for our group tour dates, if you would like to travel on a different day, please
let us know
and we will come back to you with an offer. There might be additional surcharges for a private tour
but all depends on the number of people in your party and your travel preferences.
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* Price including flights will be reconfirmed by your travel consultant as we need to know your departure airport, preferred airline, dates and class of travel. Our prices are based on economy fares from London Heathrow. ** Single supplement goes towards single room accommodation at your hotel, ger camp. |
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Tiantan Hotel Beijing 4*
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Address: No.1, Ti Yu Guan Road, Chong Wen District, Beijing 100061 Telephone: +86 10 6719 0666 |
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DESCRIPTION
The Tiantan (The Temple Of Heaven) Hotel is a modern 4 star hotel located in downtown Beijing. The hotel was fully renovated in 2005 and opened in June that year. Tiantan hotel is just minutes walk from the famous Temple of Heaven and the nearby park. The major tourist attractions like Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are within less than a 15-minute drive, and it is only 40 minutes to Beijing Capital International Airport.
There are 300 guest rooms in the Temple of Heaven hotel, all equipped with telephone, central air-conditioning, safe-box, mini-bar, satellite TV system and bed-side control panel.
The hotel also features Chinese and Western restaurants, coffee shop, lobby bar, karaoke dancing club, billiard and recreational centre with gym, sauna and massage room. Business centre offers fax, photocopying and telex services.
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