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3Days& 2Evenings Private Beijing Tour with Culture Shows
Product code 124115P12
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From USD 997
Dates
Available from Feb 5, 2024
Start times
8:30 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Adult ages 3-90
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3Days& 2Evenings Private Beijing Tour with Culture Shows
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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
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Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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3Days& 2Evenings Private Beijing Tour with Culture Shows





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Duration
72 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant Then Manual
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Embark on the ultimate 3-day-2-evening private exploration of Beijing, uniquely designed to showcase the city's finest landmarks by day and by night. This premium itinerary covers all top-rated imperial treasures—including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace—while seamlessly blending ancient history with contemporary culture at the famous 798 Art District. Your adventure keeps going long after dark. This tour specifically emphasizes Beijing's vibrant nightlife by including two premium evening cultural activities. You will enjoy a masterpiece musical performance, such as a concert or opera, at the architectural marvel of the National Center for the Performing Arts, alongside the legendary Red Theatre acrobatic show. Your evenings are further enriched by a local culinary walking tour through historic Hutongs. Enjoy unparalleled coverage and elite comfort with seamless private transfers and an expert guide.
Overview
Embark on the ultimate 3-day-2-evening private exploration of Beijing, uniquely designed to showcase the city's finest landmarks by day and by night. This premium itinerary covers all top-rated imperial treasures—including the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace—while seamlessly blending ancient history with contemporary culture at the famous 798 Art District. Your adventure keeps going long after dark. This tour specifically emphasizes Beijing's vibrant nightlife by including two premium evening cultural activities. You will enjoy a masterpiece musical performance, such as a concert or opera, at the architectural marvel of the National Center for the Performing Arts, alongside the legendary Red Theatre acrobatic show. Your evenings are further enriched by a local culinary walking tour through historic Hutongs. Enjoy unparalleled coverage and elite comfort with seamless private transfers and an expert guide.
What's Included
Included
Transport by private cars for 3 days & 2 evenings
Unique 2 nightlife experiences
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Private tour guide for 3 days & 2 evenings
Not included
Hotel
Gratuities
All entrance tickets&meals: we will book all necessary in advance, pay it to the guide after meeting
The total entrance fee & meals cost is 261 USD/person or 1,790 RMB/person.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
Pick you up at your hotel located in the downtown area of Beijing at 8:30am. Then drive to Temple of Heaven. It's an UNESCO world heritage site. The temple complex was constructed from 1406 to 1420. It's a complex of imperial religious Confucian buildings, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to Heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest. Now, this special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as playing cards, singing, dancing, and Taiji practice.
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
2 hoursAdmission not included
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
The Lama Temple in Beijing is the largest and most renowned Tibetan Buddhist monastery outside of Tibet. Originally built as an imperial residence in 1694, it features a striking blend of Han Chinese, Tibetan, Manchu, and Mongolian architectural styles. It remains an active and deeply spiritual place of worship. After the temple go to savor authentic roasted peking duck for a lunch in a local restaurant.
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
45 minutes
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
After the temple go to savor authentic roasted peking duck for a lunch in a local restaurant near the Forbidden City. (If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can eat something else.)
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
3 hoursAdmission not included
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
The Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, is the world's largest imperial palace complex. Spanning 72 hectares in the heart of Beijing, this UNESCO World Heritage Site was the political center of China and home to 24 Ming and Qing dynasty emperors for over 500 years. Originally built between 1406 and 1420 during the Ming dynasty, the complex comprises 980 surviving buildings and is the largest collection of ancient wooden architecture in the world. It gets its name from its strict historical rules: access was strictly limited to the emperor, the imperial family, and their servants, making it a completely "forbidden" world to commoners. You’ll spend several hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. English audio guide devices will be provided in Forbidden City for better understanding the rich history and stories about the imperial families hidden behand the grand architectural buildings.
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
1 hourAdmission not included
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
Jingshan Park (Prospect Hill) is a 57-acre imperial garden located directly north of the Forbidden City in downtown Beijing. Its artificial hill sits on Beijing’s Central Axis. The pavilion on the mountaintop is universally celebrated as the best vantage point for sweeping, panoramic views of the Forbidden City.
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
3 hoursAdmission not included
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
Having an early dinner and taking a Beijing night tour to one of the most beautiful architecture in this capital city- National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA), famously known as the "Giant Egg". This iconic titanium and glass dome, designed by Paul Andreu, is surrounded by an artificial lake and serves as China's premier venue for opera, music, and theater. You will visit some exhibitions and enjoying a concert/opera.
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
Sacred Temples, Imperial Palaces & Evening Masterpiece Melodies (concert or opera)
During the evening tour before/after the concert, we will drive through Tian'anmen square and in front of the Tian'anmen gate, it will light up in the evening.
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
5 hoursAdmission not included
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
This morning, a scenic 1.5-hour drive brings you to the Great Wall of China. Stretching across thousands of miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and New Seven Wonder of the World stands as China's ultimate icon. Today, you will explore Mutianyu, celebrated as the most scenic and rewarding section of the wall. Glide up to the mountain ridge by chairlift (or cable car) to stand atop this ancient wonder. Spend 1 to 2 hours wandering through historic watchtowers, soaking in panoramic views, and absorbing the grandeur of this legendary fortress. Afterward, enjoy an exhilarating toboggan ride (or a relaxing cable car descent) back to the base.
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
3 hours
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
Beijing's 798 Art Zone is a thriving contemporary art hub built within a decommissioned 1950s military factory complex. Located in the Chaoyang District, it is famous for its unique blend of industrial Bauhaus architecture and modern creativity. Visitors can explore avant-garde galleries, trendy cafes, boutique shops, and striking outdoor sculptures.
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
1 hourAdmission not included
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
In the early evening, drive to the theater and watch the outstanding skilled performance of stunts, dance and acrobatics by men and women in colourful costumes. This breathtaking acrobatic show starts in the early evening. You will have a middle seat for the show.
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
2 hours
Great Wall Thrills, Contemporary Art, Evening Acrobatic Wonders & Hutong Culinary Walking
After the acrobatic show, you will enjoy an evening "hutong" walking food tour around Dongsi Hutong area. This experience include walking tour with hidden eatery visits, offering immersive culinary adventure, primarily focusing on navigating historic hutong alleyways to sample authentic local dishes, such as fried pancake, Yogurt, hotpot, Soup dumplings, "Cross Bridge" Rice Noodles originating from the Yunnan province, street barbecue paired with local beer or "baijiu" (Chinese liquor around 40%-60% alcohol by volume). For adventure foodies you can try Intestine soup.
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
4 hoursAdmission not included
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
In the morning, drive 50 minutes to Summer Palace, a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park. Summer Palace has been listed in the World Heritage Sites, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was the first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the group by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of Qing Dynasty rebuilt it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources then 2 years later, renamed as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900. You can visit the court area, lake area, long corridor etc.
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
2 hours
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
It's an iconic place in Beijing because of the Olympics. There are lots of trees, scenic beaut, lakes, hills, woods, manmade things and lots of places for nature photography. The whole place is beautifully laid out. It is very quiet compared to the other big Beijing parks. A real contrast to the other tourist attractions. And Marvael at the architecture art of Bird's Nest National Stadium from outside.
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
2 hoursAdmission not included
Majestic Imperial Gardens & Olympic Legacy
Beihai Park also known as the Winter Palace, is a public park and former imperial garden located in the northwestern part of the Imperial City, Beijing. First built in the 11th century, it is among the largest of all Chinese gardens and contains numerous historically important structures, palaces, and temples. Since 1925, the place has been open to the public as a park. At the end of the tour, drop you off at your hotel.
Additional Info
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
The detail entrance tickets and meals prices are: Temple of Heaven 6 USD/person, Lama Temple 4 USD/person, The Palace Museum 11 USD/person, Jingshan Park 1 USD/person, Concert/Opera with median class seat 56 USD/person, Mutianyu Great Wall with Ski-lift& Toboggan 30 USD/person, Acrobatic Show with middle seat 71 USD/person, Summer Palace 6 USD/person; Beihai Park 3 USD/person. local meals 48 USD/person for 4 meals (12 USD/person/meal), culinary food walking 25 USD/person. Total entrance tickets and meals price is 6+4+11+1+56+30+71+6+3+48+25=261 USD/person or 1,790 CNY/person (price do not include the optional galleries in 798 Art Zone)
Other
There are some attractions do not open on Mondays. According to your tour date, your guide may help you to swap the itinerary sequence of the tour days for enhancing your experience. For example, the itinerary of day 2 swap with the day 1 or day 3. Or only exchange the nightlife activities of day 1 with day 2.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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