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Proposed Itinerary for First-Time Visitors
Never been to Beijing before? Perhaps you only have a limited
amount of time and don't want to miss any of the important attractions. Whatever your reason, a packaged tour might be
just right for you. We offer a three day tour, which takes you to the most famous sights in Beijing. If you have less
time in Beijing, or you are just interested in one day of the tour, we can also arrange that.
We believe in providing exceptional service. Because of
this, we only use experienced, English-speaking tour guides, who are extremely knowledgeable
and friendly. He/she will tour the attractions at your pace.
One thing
the Chinese take great pride in is their food; so we take you to small, authentic, and well-known restaurants
that are also frequented by the local Beijingers. We are sure you will like our choices.
Our goal is to make your time in Beijing a journey of a lifetime.
So
come journey with us!
Day 1
Tour
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch is included.
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We will visit the Temple of Heaven early in the morning to see the local people doing their morning exercises. People from all walks of life
go here to do tai chi, to fly kites, to sing Beijing Opera and even do some matchmaking for their children. The Temple
of Heaven is an imperial temple and was built in 1420. The emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties went here to worship
the God of Heaven for a good harvest and rainfall. It is a truly enjoyable park, and it should not be missed.
Afterwards, we will stop at the Hongqiao Market to give you a chance to practice
your bargaining skills.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will go to visit the world's largest square, Tiananmen
Square. Tiananmen Square is located in the very
center of Beijing and is the political heart of Beijing. Here you will see the National Congress, the Great Hall of the People,
the China National History Museum, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Right to the north of the Tiananmen Gate Tower is the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was the residence of the emperors of the
Ming and Qing Dynasties, who ruled China from here for 491 years. (1420 to 1911) It is a magnificent maze of palaces and courtyards.
No longer forbidden territory, this vast imperial palace gives insight into the lives of those who lived here. This is
a must-see for any visitor to Beijing.
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Day 2
Tour time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch is included.
Travel
to the Great Wall at Juyongguan Pass, which
is about 40 miles to the northwest of Beijing. Along the way we will see the countryside outside of Beijing. The Great Wall
is an imposing site. Over 3000 miles long, and construction beginning over 2000 years ago, the Great Wall is the greatest
tourist attraction in China. We will spend time walking the top and admiring the views that extend in every direction.
After lunch at a local restaurant we will visit the Ming Tombs, where thirteen of the sixteen emperors of the Ming Dynasty are
buried. Here we will see an amazing selection of treasures buried with the emperors 500 years ago. On our way back to Beijing,
we will stop at a cloisonné factory to see skilled artisans still practicing this ancient art form.
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Day 3
Tour
time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Lunch in included.
We
will drive to the northwestern suburbs of Beijing to visit the Summer Palace. The Summer Palace was the pleasure garden for the Qing emperors
for more than 150 years. As we walk through the Summer Palace, we will see the stunningly beautiful Kunming Lake, and the
impressive Longevity Hill. To fully enjoy this splendid place, we will take a boat ride on the lake.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we will drive back into the center of Beijing
and visit the Hutong area. The Hutong is the
oldest part of the city, where we can still see clusters of old residences for the ordinary people scattered among modern
glass buildings. We will go to visit a local family and learn about the regular people’s daily life. To get around the
narrow alleys of the Hutong, we will be taken by rickshaw. Getting to know the people is the most enjoyable part
of the Hutong tour.
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Beijing
Journey Travel Agency
China Tour Operator
No.45, Fuxingmennei St., Xicheng District,
Beijing, China
Telephone: 0086-10-87323052
or 0086-13701172059 |
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