Beijing Discovery Tour 8 Days

Day 1 Arrive in Beijing (D)
Arrive at the Beijing Capital International Airport, where you will be greeted by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel.

Day 2 Beijing (B,L,D)
Morning trip to the well-known Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Followed by the visit of the Forbidden City, which is largest and the most intact conglometration of ancient structures of the imperial palace. This was the palace for 24 Ming and Qing Dynasty emperors who ruled China for over 500 years. Visit the Summer Palace, the famous resort of Empress Dowager Ci Xi. Feast your eyes on the Long Corridor, Longevity Hill, and Kunming Lake.

Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)
Morning tour to the magnificent Great Wall, the only man-made object that can be observed from the moon; and one of the world's most popular tourist attractions. After lunch, drive to the Ming Tombs, the last resting place of the 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty. Enjoy a delicious Peking Duck dinner.

Day 4 Beijing (B)
Free at leisure for the whole day.

Day 5 Beijing (B,L,D)
Morning visit to the Temple of Heaven, the country's largest temple complex, where Ming and Qing monarchs prayed for good harvests. After lunch you will tour the Hutong(Chinese alleyways)by riding aboard a pedicab through the narrow lanes of the old residential quarters. You will have the opportunity to take a glimpse of the residentsÕs life.

Day 6 Beijing (B,L,D)
Today, you will have the opportunity to see pandas at the zoo in Beijing. Visit the Yonghe Lamasery, which was built in 1694, the largest of its kind in the capital. On display in the temple are numerous valuable relics. Enjoy an evening of traditional Chinese culture with Beijing Opera.

Day 7 Beijing (B)
Free at leisure for the whole day.

Day8 Beijing-Home (B)
After breakfast you will take a departure transfer to the airport for the flight back home.