6 Days Luxury Beijing Family Vacation from $1062

Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches), Temple of Heaven(With Fly A Kite), Summer Palace, Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip), Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps), Mutianyu Great Wall(less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down), National Stadium (Bird's Nest), National Cubic, Hutong Tour, Beijing Zoo (including Panda Reserve), The Mansion Of Prince Gong, Learn Mandarin at Laoshe Teahouse, Chinese Knotting Making Class.

Tour Code: BJ-CCT-A Commencement Date: At your discretion Tour Type: Private & Customizable

• Day 1 Arrive at Beijing

  Today’s Tour: Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer Accommodation: Crowne Plaza Beijing

  Detailed Description

  Crowne Plaza Beijing:

  Set on bustling Wangfujing Avenue, Crowne Plaza Beijing stands in the heart of the city’s vibrant shopping and international business centers, such as Oriental Plaza, Financial Street and CBD. The hotel is Just 45 minutes drive from Beijing International Airport and 15 minutes from Beijing Railway Station with easy highway access to Shenyang, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang.

  Airport/train Station To Hotel Transfer:

  You will be met by your English-speaking guide and escorted to your hotel. Have a welcome dinner and get to know your guide and the city, check your itinerary with the guide, and begin your wonderful journey!

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• Day 2 Beijing (B,L)

  Today’s Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches), Temple of Heaven(With Fly A Kite), Summer Palace and Cruise Night Activity: Kungfu Show At Red Theater Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,

  Detailed Description

  Kungfu Show At Red Theater:

  The Red Theater in Beijing is where you can see the world-famous performance of Chinese martial arts or Kungfu. Within 2 hours, you will be fully intoxicated by the fantastic Chinese Kungfu. From the state-of-the-art set of stage scene to the exquisite performance of Kungfu, the whole show will certainly take your breath away.

  Tiananmen Square:

  The heart of urban Beijing and large enough to accommodate an assembly of one million people. It stands in front of the Forbidden City, at its north the Tiananmen Rostrum, from which imperial decrees were promulgated.

  Forbidden City (With Treasure House & Hall of Clocks and Watches):

  Built between 1406 and 1420, the Forbidden City was the palace of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, a period extending over 500 years. The atmosphere created by the many temples, halls and courtyards - not to mention the colors of the tiles, roofs and painted wood - is unique, leaving you with a lasting impression of imperial China. The palace has over 9000 rooms. Treasure Houses takes up about 220 square metres. There are more than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty,most of which have not never been on display in the past time. Hall of Clocks and Wathches: It is located in the east of the Inner Court outside the Gate of Respect Movement (Jing Yun Men). This exhibition hall houses about 200 clocks and watches from the imperial collection. Those watches and clocks are mostly made in Switzerland, England, France, the U.S and Japan, with some Chinese made timepieces on display as well.

  Temple of Heaven(With Fly A Kite):

  The construction of the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan: Altar of Heaven) was completed in 1420 and was originally a platform for the Sons of Heaven (Tianzi: Emperors) of the Ming and Qing Dynasties to perform sacrifices and solemn rites to worship Heaven and Earth for good harvest and for longevity of the Emperor and the sovereignty. The Temple, regarded as a Taoist temple, was opened to the public in 1912.

  Summer Palace and Cruise:

  The Forbidden City (zijinchéng) was the Chinese imperial palace of 24 Emperors from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Also known as the Imperial Palace (Gùgong), it is the largest and best-preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. Covering an area of 720,000 square meters, there remain 980 buildings and 8704 rooms in this palace, with a city wall of 10 meters high in four directions and a moat of 52 meters in width. There set four huge gates on the four sides, among which Meridian Gate (Wu men) in the south and Divine Might Gate (Shenwu men) in the north are open as the entrances for tourists. Tiananmen also serves as the main entrance of the Forbidden City in the south.

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• Day 3 Beijing (B,L,D)

  Today’s Tour: Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip), Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps), Mutianyu Great Wall Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch, Dinner at Roasted Duck at Fangzhuang

  Detailed Description

  Roasted Duck at Fangzhuang: Quanjude Restaurant enjoys a high reputation among domestic and overseas customers for its Beijing roast duck. They have developed their own technique and are famous for outstanding quality. Fangzhuang branch is located beside the Temple of Heaven.The Wangfujing branch was established in 1959.The well-known All-Duck Banquet is headed by QUANJUDE roast duck and supported by over 400 dishes with QUANJUDE characteristic flavor.

  Cable Car at Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip):

  You can take cable car up and down to experience a birdview of the less untouched Great Wall at Mutianyu section.

  Ding Tomb(about 1 hour drive, be careful of the slippery steps):

  Also known as the “13 Tombs”, this is the burial site of 13 Emperors of the Ming Dynasty. The tombs are located at the Tianshou Mountain of Changping District. From 1409, the first tomb called “Changling Tomb” was built and the last tomb called “Siling Tomb” was constructed in 1644. Altogether, there are now 13 tombs of Emperors, 23 of Empresses, 2 of Princes, about 30 concubines, and eunuch.

  Mutianyu Great Wall:

  Located in Huairou County 70km northeast of Beijing, Mutianyu section of Great Wall is connected with Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. First built in the mid-6th during the Northern Qi dynasty, Mutianyu Great Wall is older, less crowded, more original than Badaling Great Wall. (less crownded, about 2.5 hours drive, comfort for seniors by taking cable car up and down)

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• Day 4 Beijing (B,L)

  Today’s Tour: National Stadium (Bird's Nest), National Cubic, Hutong Tour, Beijing Zoo (including Panda Reserve) Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,

  Detailed Description

  National Stadium (Bird's Nest):

  Located at the southern part of the Olympic Green in Beijing, the National Stadium is the main stadium of the 29th Olympiad in 2008. Occupying an area of 21 hectares, it has a floor space of 258,000 square meters. Its seating capacity amounts to 91,000, including 11,000 temporary seats.

  National Cubic:

  China is situated in eastern Asia on the western shore of the Pacific Ocean, with an area of 9.6 million square kilometers. China's continental coastline extends for about 18,000 kilometers, and its vast sea surface is studded with more than 5,000 Islands, of which Taiwan and Hainan are the largest.

  Hutong Tour:

  You will travel by taking a rickshaw or called pedicab, visit a local famliy in a traditional courtyard, talk to the host and hostess, perhaps on your are interested in topics such as a beijinger's daily life, etc. Finally we will climp up the Drum Tower where you can have a bird's eye view of the old Beijing city.

  Beijing Zoo (including Panda Reserve):

  Beijing Zoo, located to the west of Beijing City (2km west of XiZhiMen subway station), next to the Beijing Exhibition Hall, has both rare Chinese animals, such as the Giant Panda and the Golden Monkey, and also a strong selection from around the world - from Polar Bears to Kangaroos.

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• Day 5 Beijing (B,L)

  Today’s Tour: The Mansion Of Prince Gong, Learn Mandarin at Laoshe Teahouse, Chinese Knotting Making Class Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel, Chinese Lunch,

  Detailed Description

  The Mansion Of Prince Gong:

  Gong Wang Fu, also called Prince Gong’s Mansion, was built for Minister He Shen in late 18th century and later assigned to Prince Gong by Emperor Xianfeng in 1851. Situated on the west street of Qianhai, the Prince Gong’s Mansion was used to be places for princes, officials, and schools and so on. The Prince Gong’s Mansion Garden is the most intact ancient garden preserved. In 1982, is listed into the “second key units of precious cultural relics under state protection”.

  Learn Mandarin at Laoshe Teahouse:

  About one hour mandarin at Laoshe Teahouse, your teacher will teach you some simple words and phrases. It might be the beginning of your mandarin study in your life!

  Chinese Knotting Making Class:

  The ancient art of tying Chinese knots was originally used for practical purposes. But as the art developed over the years, people began using the knots for decorative purposes. Today, Chinese knots can be seen dangling from keychains, hanging from walls, and fastened to rearview mirrors. Some people believe Chinese knotting brings good luck. Our teacher will teach you how to make a Knot within the one hour class. This class takes place in Hutong.

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• Day 6 Departure Beijing (B)

  Today’s Tour: Hotel to Airport/Train Station Transfer Today’s Meals: Breakfast at your hotel

  Detailed Description

  Hotel to Airport/Train Station Transfer:

  You will be escorted to the airport/train station for your flight/train to your next destination. Please double check your luggage, stuffs, visa and passport.

Your Group Size	Half Twin Price ( Low Seson)	Half Twin Price ( High Season)	Inquiry/Customize
1 Person	$ 1861	$ 1706	Customize Now
2 - 5 Persons	$ 1062	$ 984	Customize Now
6 - 9 Persons	$ 857	$ 780	Customize Now
10 Up Persons	$ 784	$ 706	Customize Now
Note: Price is per person based on double occupancy. Single Traveler Room Supplement is $342. This is a private, independant and personalized tour and guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 1 passenger. Please note that B, L, D denotes Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. High Sesaon is from March to November, Low Season is from December to February. Discount can be applied. Domestic Air included: Economy ( can be upgraded to first or business class upon your reqeust with extra charge) International airfare excludes in the price shown. We recommend www.expedia.com to book your international air tickets. Travel insurance excludes in the price shown. We recommend www.travelguard.com to cover your travel insurance. China visa required: not included in the package. Passport must be valid at least 6 months from date of trip return.

Destinations	Travel Accommodations
Beijing	Crowne Plaza Beijing Affordable Quality Standard Room
Note: All the hotels we recommend are centrally located and famousf or their high quality service. Our hotels includes Luxury International hotels, Luxury boutique hotels(Local style), Family apartment or Affordable quality hotels. If the hotels listed are not your favorite, please tell us, we will fit them in your package.