• Beijing Must-Sees: Imperial Landmarks & Cultural Encounters

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-2562

    Destination: Beijing

Duration

2 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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Discover Beijing’s must-sees in this thoughtfully designed 2-day itinerary. Walk through the grandeur of the Forbidden City, take in sweeping views from Jingshan Park, and wander through historic hutongs where traditional courtyard homes still shape local life. Cultural touches, including a glimpse of Peking Opera, add depth along the way. The journey concludes at the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall, where watchtowers trace the ridgelines of mountains beyond the city.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1BeijingForbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutongs
2BeijingTemple of Heaven, Great Wall
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Itinerary

Begin the day at the Forbidden City, the vast imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Walk through its grand gates with your guide to explore sweeping courtyards and ceremonial halls, including the imposing Hall of Supreme Harmony, once the stage for the empire’s most important rituals, before continuing into the quieter inner palaces.

From here, continue to Jingshan Park. A short, gentle climb leads to the hilltop pavilion, where one of Beijing’s most breathtaking panoramic views awaits — the Forbidden City stretches out below in a sea of golden rooftops.

In the afternoon, step into the historic hutongs and experience a different rhythm of Beijing. Wander through narrow alleyways, visit a traditional courtyard residence, and gain insight into everyday life that has continued here for generations. A brief Peking Opera demonstration and a few carefully selected stops along the way add subtle cultural depth.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Start the morning at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once prayed for good harvests. Explore the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and watch local residents practising tai chi and traditional activities in the surrounding park.

Continue to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Walk along restored watchtowers and mountain ridgelines, with time to enjoy the scenery at a comfortable pace before returning to Beijing.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • I highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.
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  • We visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.
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  • We had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.
    Ludovic V.
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