Highlights of Beijing & the Great Wall
- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 1,261
FIRST-CLASS | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Beijing, the Imperial capital offers you not only the largest public square in the world, Tiananmen Square but also the amazing and unforgettable Great Wall of China plus much more.
Beijing is a treasure trove combining historical sites with contemporary urban life. Archaeological highlights stand side by side with modern architecture offering the visitor, the past, present and future all in one metropolis.
Your starting point, Tiananmen Square, is the world’s largest public space. You will see in a 360 degree glance, Mao Tse Tung’s Mausoleum, the Great Hall of the People, China’s seat of government, the National Museum of China and the Forbidden City (also known as the ImperialPalace). You will then step into the Forbidden City immediately being transported back to the time of the great Dynasties who ruled here.
Next stop will be the Temple of Heaven where China’s Emperors once worshipped. You will marvel at the beauty of this architectural gem. You then head out to the opulent SummerPalace, a complex of pavillions and temples where the Emperors and their families went to escape the summer heat. The Marble Boat moored on the man-made lake here is something that is not only unusual but has a fascinating story involving the Last Empress of China!
Your next day in Beijing includes a visit to the world famous Great Wall of China nestled in the mountains approximately 80 kilomteres/50 miles north of the city. No one on seeing this phenomenal landmark has ever been disappointed. Once stretching some 6300 kilometres/3900 miles across China, there are only a few remaining parts available for visitors to see how the wall looked some 2000 years ago. This particular section of the wall is well preserved. You can walk along it as far as time allows. Your final stop on the way back to Beijing is at the Ming Tombs where some of China’s past Emperors were buried.
Although your stay here will be well fulfilled, you might consider, if you have more time, staying longer in Beijing.
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- Duration
- 4 Days
- Prices From:
- AU$ 1,261
Itinerary View Trip Map
Beijing PEK Airport to Beijing Hotel
| Duration | 1 Hour |
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New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel
This deluxe hotel is situated on one of Beijing's main thoroughfares, Jianguomenwai Avenue and it is centrally located. All 500 rooms are spacious and comfortable. Other facilities at this hotel include; an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, laundry room, sauna and shops. The hotel has a selection of restaurants and a coffee shop plus a bar. This is an elegant and contemporary hotel with all the facilities one would expect of a deluxe hotel and the hotel is excellently located.
| Meal Plan | Full Breakfast |
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| Duration | 3 Nights |
| Accommodation |
New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel |
| Location | View map |
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New Otani Chang Fu Gong Hotel
This deluxe hotel is situated on one of Beijing's main thoroughfares, Jianguomenwai Avenue and it is centrally located. All 500 rooms are spacious and comfortable. Other facilities at this hotel include; an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, laundry room, sauna and shops. The …
This deluxe hotel is situated on one of Beijing's main thoroughfares, Jianguomenwai Avenue and it is centrally located. All 500 rooms are spacious and comfortable. Other facilities at this hotel include; an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, beauty salon, laundry room, sauna and shops. The hotel has a selection of restaurants and a coffee shop plus a bar. This is an elegant and contemporary hotel with all the facilities one would expect of a deluxe hotel and the hotel is excellently located.
Facilities
- Art Gallery
- Bar(s)
- Basketball
- Bellman/Porters
- Boutique(s)
- Business Centre
- Concierge
- Conference Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Express Check In/Out
- Games Room
- Gift Shop
- Gym/Fitness Centre
- Hair/Beauty Salon
- Internet Access
- Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
- Lounge(s)
- Mail and Postal Facilities
- Massage Treatments
- Medical Services
- Multi-lingual Staff
- Parking
- Pool (s)
- Reception (24 hrs)
- Restaurant(s)
- Room Service
- Sauna
- Secretarial Service
- Spa
Full Day Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven including Lunch
Pick up from hotel, walk through the Tian’an Men Square and head to the gate of the Forbidden City, the abiding symbol of imperial China. Truly one of the great achievements of civilization, its construction employed hundreds of thousands of workers between 1406 and 1420. Marvel at its expansive architecture, magnificent imperial gardens, and many museums of Chinese antiquities and treasures. Head to the Summer Palace, which is the best-kept existing royal garden in Beijing, a complex of pavilions, temples, and galleries set among beautifully landscaped grounds, situated on Kunming Lake. After a Chinese lunch at local restaurant, explore the Temple of Heaven, one of the finest creations of the Ming dynasty. This stunning architecture realizes the eternal Chinese desire to incarnate heaven in material form and represents the most advanced principles of mechanics and geometry of the time. Late afternoon, transfer back to hotel.
| Duration | 8 Hours |
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Full Day Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tomb with Lunch
Today you will visit the magnificent Badaling section of the Great Wall of China, located approximately one and a half hours northwest of Beijing. The Badaling section was built in 1505, along with a military outpost reflecting the location's strategic importance. This section is one of the best preserved and most visited areas of the Great Wall. Enjoy stunning views as you stroll along this seemingly endless piece of history, which winds its way far into the distance. After lunch, visit the Ming Tomb, one of 13 Imperial tombs from the Ming Dynasty, before returning to Beijing.
| Duration | 9 Hours |
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Beijing Hotel to Beijing PEK Airport
| Duration | 2 Hours |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and depature airport transfers
- 3 nights first-class accommodations in Beijing
- Private-guided Full Day Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven with Lunch
- Private-guided Full Day Great Wall at Badaling and Ming Tomb with Lunch Tour
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 2 lunches
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Visa fees if applicable
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
12 Feb 2024
