Trip Overview
On the time-honored land, alive with dynastic relics and fantastic culture, you must be very curious about the way of a traditional Beijinger's hutong living. Take this tour and you will not only visit the Beijing's 'must sees', but also discover real people, real cultures & incredible real life experiences along the way.
Itinerary Details Day by Day
- Day 1 Beijing Arrial
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Welcome to Beijing! Upon your arrival at Beijing international airport, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day will be your own leisure.
- Day 2 Beijing ( B, L )
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Today our guide will pick you up at your hotel around 8:00 a.m. Firstly you will visit the world's biggest city plaza, Tiananmen Square (literally, Gate of Heavenly Peace). Then walk to the marvelous "Egg" (the National Centre for the Performing Arts) to take some pictures from its outside.
Subsequently you will move on to the Forbidden City, the most complete imperial palace in China. Afterwards, pay a visit to the Jingshan Park to enjoy the panorama view of the whole Forbidden City and the City of Beijing!
After a Chinese lunch, you'll visit the Temple of Heaven -- the largest ancient imperial worship architecture group in the world where the ancient Emperors prayed for peace and harvest. You will be driven back to your hotel after the tour.
- Day 3 Beijing ( B, L, D )
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Today our tour guide will meet you and pick you up from your hotel around 8:00 am. Then drive to the beautiful Mutianyu Great Wall (80km away from Beijing downtown), it is known for its beautiful surroundings. It is a superb location to appreciate the grandness of the Great Wall as well as to avoid the crowds at Badaling.
After hiking on the Mutianyu Great Wall for about 1 or 2 hours, then move on to the Ming Tombs(Changling or Dingling) and its Sacred Way.
On the way back, you may make a stop at the Beijing Olympic Village to take some pictures of the world-famed "Bird’s Nest" and the "Water Cube" from the outside.
Tonight you will taste the most famous delicious dish in Beijing, Peking Roast Duck. Enjoy yourself! Complete today’ s tour and driven back to your hotel.
- Day 4 Beijing ( B, L )
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Firstly, you'll have a visit to the charming Beihai Park to appreciate the beautiful White Pagoda and the Nine-Dragon Screen. Later you will take a rickshaw to visit the most famous Hutongs keeping the original layout in the Gulou area. During this Hutong Tour You will visit a local family and experience what their life is like. Lunch will be arranged at a local family. If you like, you can learn to cook some Chinese dumplings by yourself.
After lunch, you will move on to the majestic Lama Temple. It is the largest and best-preserved lamasery in Beijing. Then, you will walk 10 minutes to the Confucius Temple - where emperors of the past worshiped Confucius, as well as the Imperial College at Guozijian- an ancient imperial colleague for high-ranking scholars in history. After the tour, our guide will send you back to the hotel.
- Day 5 Beijing Departure ( B, L )
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Today after breakfast, you will marvel at the splendid Summer Palace, the former royal garden, it is the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. After the tour, our guide will escort you to the airport for your onward flight back to your home or to your next destination.
Most Recommended Add-ons / Optional Activities
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+ 2 more days to explore the Ancient of Heart - Xian
Xian, a cradle of Chinese Civilization, tops high among China's most important and popular cities.
As the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, Xian is filled with amazing historic and cultural wonders. The Terracotta Warriors, Ancient City Walls, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda, all show you a path back into history.
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+ 2 more days to visit the world famous city everyone knows metropolis - Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the world famous city everyone knows!
This amazing metropolis is a historically and culturally rich city with plenty of tourism resources and your China tour is not complete without a Shanghai visit. Let's rock and roll the China's bustling financial center of Shanghai - the "Paris of the East."
Price without Shopping stop
Travelling Party |
Tour Cost per Person (April 11, 2019-December 31, 2019) |
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| 2 | $688 |
| 3-5 | $631 |
| 6-9 | $467 |
| Single room supplement | $117 |
| 10 Above | $377 |
| Single room supplement | $117 |
| Hotel | Beijing Huoguosi Hotel |
Remarks:
* If you would like to book your hotel on your own, we can deduct your hotel room charges from the package accordingly.
*The prices above are based on two persons sharing one standard room at 3-star class/comfortable Class. If you prefer a Standard Class or Luxury Class hotel, please contact one of our travel consultants for a escalated price!
* You'll need to pay a single supplement if you prefer to not share the room with others.
* Discounts for children in China are based on height. Let us know your child's age and height and we can calculate accordingly.
Price Inclusions:
- Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary;
- Accommodations: twin-based room with breakfasts as indicated;
- Meals indicated in the itinerary;
- Personal Beijing local English-speaking tour guide;
- Private transfers with experienced driver between hotels, scenic spots, etc;
- Arrangements: charges of planning, handling, operational and communication.
Price Exclusions
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave Beijing;
- China Entry Visa Fees;
- Optional day tours or activities you’ve chosen;
- Tips & gratitude to drivers and guides;
- Personal expenses;
Service Overview of this Trip
Your experience is everything, so flawless personal service is our focus.
When you taking this trip with us, we'll make sure that you get the most out of your investment: the best value hotels, superior tour services, comfortable transfers and transportation, and an impeccable customer service.
- Our Friendly & Experienced Local Tour Guide
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When showing you a tourist destination, nothing is more important than the person hosting you. They must be gracious, patient, flexible, have a pleasing personality and speak English well.
Our guides are carefully selected and trained. We not only evaluate their language skills, their knowledge of sites but also their personality and ability to be a kind host.
From the moment you land in China to your departure flight home, they concentrate on your needs and being the best hosts to you that they possible can during the whole trip.
Moreover, they are flexible, so is this trip. Your guide can work with you to be flexible should you wish to change your itinerary. If its a small change they will sort it out directly with you. If its a big change they may need to call our office to coordinate it and quote costs if you are adding on to the itinerary.
- Our Vehicle and Drivers Used in this Trip
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We only use the safe, legal, clean and comfortable vehicle for your trip. We have a fleet of vehicles at our disposal, so depending on the size of your group, we will give you one that is the right size. We make sure everyone in your group has enough room to spread out and stow their luggage.
Normally you will have the same driver every day in a city. Drivers do not speak English, that is the job of the guide. Their job is to make you safe and comfortable.
- Local Flavor Meals in this Trip
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During this trip, you will have your breakfast on the hotel, which are all included in price of the package (only if you book the hotels with us).
For the lunch everyday, meals in good local restaurants include plenty of dishes selected according to your taste, and we will order more if need be, vegetarian and other special diets no problem. All lunches are included in the package.
For the dinner indicated in the itinerary, we usually take you to the very local famous restaurant, like the Quan Ju De Roast Duck in Beijing, Tang Dynasty Dumpling Dinner in Xian, etc.
For the meals not packaged on the itinerary, you can ask for some suggestions from your tour guide in each city and they usually know where to eat based on your interests.
- Accommodations
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We have a great relationship with a wide selection of hotels in each tourist city around China, so we could arrange the accommodations at the best price, from budget to luxurious and featured to modern, to meet every client's needs.
- No Forced Shopping
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Normally we arrange one or two shopping stops at each destination. At these shops you can buy genuine, high quality local specialties at a reasonable price. These shopping opportunities are according to your own desires; there will be no forced shopping.
- Guaranteed Prices & No Hidden Fees
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The tour price quoted for this trip what you'll pay, even if inflation or a drop in the dollar-to-yuan exchange rate increases operating costs. We have never increase your final payment, and we never will.
During the trip, no fees will be asked except for your personal expense and the additional activities.
- Safety & Emergency
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In case of any emergency, the following phone contacts are available.
Police: 110 Fire: 119 Hospital: 120 Traffic: 112
* Your travel consultant with his/her mobile phone in 24 hours. * Our manager phone: +86 18211044601 (24 hours).
Why Travel with Us - our advantages
A China Local Travel Agency based in Beijing
* we specialize in Beijing and other tourist destinations around China;* we can be with you every step of the way;* we can offer the LOWEST price for all trips;* we can deliver the very first-hand destination knowledge;* we can provide 24/7 in-trip assistance;
Tailor-made Itineraries
All our tours are fully customizable.
We can work with you to put together an itinerary that fits your specific needs and interests. Our staff is fully qualified to work with you to customize an itinerary on a service by service basis. Just tell us what you want and we'll make it happen!
One-on-One Travel Consultant Service
After sending us an enquiry, one of our travel consultants will respond to you within 0.5~23.5 hours. In the next planning days, you will be working closely to design an ideal trip to suit your specific interests, requirements and budget.
During your trip, they always call you to make sure everything is going well as planned.
No Forced Shopping
Normally we arrange one or two shopping stops at each destination. At these shops you can buy genuine, high quality local specialties at a reasonable price. These shopping opportunities are according to your own desires; there will be no forced shopping.
Guaranteed Prices & No Hidden Fees
The tour price quoted for this trip what you'll pay for, even if inflation or a drop in the dollar-to-yuan exchange rate increases operating costs, we never increase your final payment, and we never will.
During the trip, no fees will be asked except for your personal expense and the additional activities.
Experienced Tour Guide & Driver
Our guides are carefully selected and trained. We not only evaluate their language skills, their knowledge of sites but also their personality and ability to be a kind host.
We only use the safe, legal, clean and comfortable vehicles for your trip.
Reviews of this Trip
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------- Original Message -------
From: Maria Katrina
Sent: 2019-11-06
Country: Maria Katrina
To: Maria Katrina - Very nice. I think we are the first Filipino who visited this place - The Glass Bridge of Tianyun Mountain around Beijing
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From: Patrick
Sent: 2015-12-27
Country: USA
To: Trudy -
Good Day ma'am,
Many thanks for your great service - the train and airplane seats were great and I really appreciate you help with travel planning.
Very Respectfully,
Patrick
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From: Daniel Agana
Sent: 2015-12-06
Country: USA
To: Sophia -
Dean Wudy was professional and an excellent tour guide! He was very helpful when we needed help with wheel chair issues. He helped us a lot through the entire trip, especially at the Great Wall. It is knowledge of Beijing history was great. We would recommend him and the driver Shed to anyone that comes to Beijing. We would like to have Dean and Shed for the next time we come to Beijing. This was a great trip. We love China.
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From: John Pritchard
Sent: 2015-12-02
Country: USA
To: Sophia -
Wonderful time & Very helpful. Liked flexiblity language help & Lunch. Great Guys.
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From: Chanlene Jacobs
Sent: 2015-11-22
Country: Canada
To: Sophia -
We are very pleased with Mike & Chen's customer service. They are polite,kind and very paitent.
We will recommend to our friends & family.
Chanlene Jacobs
Trip FAQs & Notes
Here you will find the answers to the questions our travelers most frequently ask about this trip. If you do not find the answer to your specific question, please contact us directly.
1. What's the private tour type?
Only you and your family, friends or colleagues in this group to visit the destinations listed on the itinerary escorted by a private English-speaking tour guide and private vehicle with an experienced local driver.
2. Is this trip customizable?
Yes. You can either work with your travel consultant to put together an itinerary that fits your specific needs while planning step, or you may work with your tour guide while on tour should you wish to change your itinerary.
If its a small change they will sort it out directly with you. If its a big change they may need to call our office to coordinate it and quote costs if you are adding on to the itinerary.
3. What's the difference between group tour and private package?
Group tour means shared guide and shared vehicle, cost-saving but not customized, and also it is shopping tour, but you can know a lot of people from the group.
PRIVATE PACKAGE means we will provide you with a private vehicle, which is big enough for your group of people, and a private driver and guide for private tours and transfers as listed in our itinerary. Private tour is more flexible and valuable. You could spend more time at places you feel like than what has been scheduled. You could start your tour every day.
4. What's the arrangement of the vehicles for the tour?
Normally customers take care of the international flights on their own, and we can help you to book if you want. And the better thing is that leave the domestic transportation for travel agent, and they can book the train or flights based on your time and tour arrangement, it will be easy for them to change or cancel if there is any emergency.
5. How can we meet the guide at airport or train station?
Just tell the agent that your international flights information and we will arrange the guide and driver at the airport for you on time with your name card, and also the agent will arrange every city’s pick up and transfer for you, all you do is to enjoy worry-free trip in China.
6. Should we change our cell phone SIM card in China?
Normally you do not need, if you want to make a domestic call, you can ask help from the guide or hotel. If you want to communicate your travel agent at any time you want, tell them you need SIM card, they will arrange the guide help you to get one when you arrive.
And the SIM card will be 5-16$ with 4-15$ call charge in the card, which will be enough for your whole China tour.
7. What’s kind of clothes should we take? And what’s about the laundry?
Depends on how long you will stay and also the season, from late April to early Nov. you can just take some light clothes, other time, you need to take winter coat. And you can do the laundry in hotels where you will stay longer, and also different hotels have different charge rates. If necessary you can ask the guide to help to arrange it.
8. What’s the difference between shopping tour and non-shopping tour? Which one is better for me?
For shopping tour, you will be guided to some shops to buy things that you are interested, but this is not compulsive to buy, and shopping tour will be cheaper than non-shopping tour, but will be time cost in shops. And non-shopping tour you will not be guided to shops for the whole tour, and more time for sightseeing but more expensive.
If you want to buy something from China, shopping tour is better, and if you just want to enjoy the sightseeing non-shopping tour is the right choice. Also you can chose to have some shopping and non-shopping cities based on your needs if you go on a private tour.
9. How should I apply Chinese visa? Will you travel agent help with that?
Normally you need to go to the local Chinese embassy, and ask them what you should to prepare. And in some countries, they need invitation from China, so you can ask the Chinese travel agent to provide you the travel invitation, and then prepare some other documents, most time you can get the Chinese visa soon. And also you should apply the visa valid duration time based on your travel time, 15days, 30days or 90days.
10. Is it convenient for us to withdraw some money from bank in China? Should we bring cash with us for the tour?
If you hold visa card or MasterCard, you can get money at some ATM, and it will charge you some fee, different rate based on different card or country. Most shops and hotels can accept your credit card. And it is better for you to bring some cash with you, and you can change the cash at airport or hotel or bank, especially for USA dollar or Euro dollar, Australia dollar, most banks can accept that, but the change rate will change a little bit.
11. What if I get lost during the tour in China?
When you find the guide is not with you and can not find he or she in the immediate area, please don't panic, realize that your guide is not far away and he or she is actively looking for you. You will be found soon.
So you can stay where you are and let the guide find you. Do not move far away. This will ensure that you be found in a timely manner.
If there seems to be a problem with your guide finding you, find the nearest phone and call your travel company(local in China), the staff will help you to find the guide in the site. Or you can ask help from young people, because most young people can speak little bit English in China, and they will be pleasure to help you.
12. How far is Beijing airport to downtown hotels? How much it will cost if taking taxi?
It takes 40 ~ 50 minutes to drive from Beijing airport to downtown area.
To take a taxi, it cost around 100~200 RMB depending on the distance of your hotel to the airport. Subway and airport bus express are another good choice too, and they are bilingual instruction with English and Chinese.
13. What if I get sick while travel in China? Should I bring the medicine with me?
If you get sick during the trip, tell the guide or your travel agent immediately, and ask them to bring you to hospital for curing, and most hospital you just register with your passport and can get a doctor. If you catch cold or have loose bowels, just get some medicine in drugstores. If you need some special medicine, it is better for you to bring enough from your country.
14. Do the bathroom match our needs?
Most hotels especially for foreigners have closestool and shower bath, and luxury hotel even have bathtub. The hotels for foreigners are at least 3-star hotels, so the facility will be good.
15. How to avoid public holidays in China? And what will happen if come across the public holidays?
Usually the public holidays in China is Spring Festival (floating date), Labor Holiday (1st May-3rd May), Dragon Boat Festival (5th May-7th May in Chinese Lunar Calendar), the Mid-autumn Festival (15th -17th Aug. in Chinese Lunar Calendar), National Holiday (1st Oct.-7th Oct. golden week for tourism), all cost during these dates will rise much, hotels and vehicles will be 2-4 times expensive than usual.
If your travel will be in holidays, for one thing, your cost will be much more, and another is that you will see People Mountain People Sea in China.
16. Should I tip the guide and driver during the trip?
Although China is not a tips country, it will be better for people to tip the guide and driver if you think they provide you good service, it is not compulsive but it will show that you are gentle and polite.
