Beijing Deep Dive: 5 Days in the Imperial Capital
Easy5 Days / 4 Nights

Beijing Deep Dive: 5 Days in the Imperial Capital

Go beyond the highlights — the real Beijing, from hutongs to the Great Wall

Beijing

Tour Overview

Five days to truly experience Beijing — not just the postcard sights. Yes, you'll see the Forbidden City and Great Wall, but also the places locals go: hidden hutong courtyards, the 798 art district, a morning tai chi session in the park, and the best Peking Duck in town. Perfect as a standalone trip or a pre/post-cruise extension.

Trip Highlights

Forbidden City — including the Treasure Gallery
Great Wall at Mutianyu with cable car and toboggan
Hutong cooking class with a local family
Temple of Heaven at dawn — tai chi with locals
798 Art District — Beijing's contemporary art scene
Summer Palace boat ride

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1Meals: Dinner

Arrive in Beijing

Airport pickup. Evening: welcome Peking Duck dinner.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 2Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tiananmen & Forbidden City

Morning: Tiananmen Square. Forbidden City including Treasure Gallery and Clock Gallery. Afternoon: Jingshan Park — panoramic view of the Forbidden City roofline.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 3Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Great Wall at Mutianyu

Full day at Mutianyu Great Wall. Cable car up, toboggan down. Afternoon: Ming Tombs (Changling).

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 4Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Temple of Heaven, Hutong & Art

Dawn: Temple of Heaven (tai chi with locals). Hutong cooking class with a Beijing family. Afternoon: 798 Art District.

Overnight: Beijing hotel

Day 5Meals: Breakfast

Summer Palace & Departure

Morning: Summer Palace — boat ride on Kunming Lake. Afternoon: transfer to airport.

What's Included

  • 4 nights 4-star hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Private English-speaking guide
  • Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle
  • All entrance tickets
  • Cooking class with local family
  • Peking Duck dinner
  • Airport transfers
  • 24/7 English-speaking support line

Not Included

  • International and domestic flights
  • China tourist visa fee
  • Travel insurance
  • Lunches and dinners not specified
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
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Price From

$1099/ person

Based on double occupancy

Single supplement: +$280

Duration5 days / 4 nights
Group TypePrivate (1-10 travelers)
DifficultyEasy
Best SeasonApril-May, September-October
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