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Bejing Heritage and Architecture Photo Safari

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    Beijing is full of unique photo opportunities. Why not let us help you to capture these images from the some of the less visited sites in Beijing as well as the well know areas.To My Highlights

Tour Code: BJ-15
Destination:   Beijing
Tour Price: $601 USD   Price Details
Our Promises: Unbeatable Value for Money!
Departure Dates: You Choose!
Tour Type: Land tour + well selected hotel + Private Guided with your own English speaking guide (otherwise specified), your own driver at your own pace and schedule.

Day by Day Itinerary: - top -

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Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Chinese Lunch

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Great Wall, Simatai
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Great Wall, Simatai: This dizzying section of the Great Wall is for the very fit - it's extremely steep, and unrestored, therefore quite challenging in places. The reward for the energetic who are prepared to tackle it is that it's also very beautiful, far less crowded and has some fascinating architecture. Be prepared!

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Chuandixia
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Chuandixia: A picturesque mountain village, 3 hours' drive from Beijing through winding mountain valleys. The ancient walled courtyard houses and alleys clamber up the hillside, and have remained largely unchanged for centuries. Many of the families (all descended from the original founder) open their homes to provide meals for visitors.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Summer Palace with Cruise & The Garden of Virtue and Harmony, The Forbidden City
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Summer Palace with Cruise & The Garden of Virtue and Harmony: The palace is positioned in the west suburb of Beijing, about 12 kilometers northwest of the city center. Equally famous as the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace is called'Yiheyuan'(Garden of Nurtured Harmony) in Chinese. It is up to now the best preserved and the largest imperial gardens in China. You may regret it if you come to Beijing without visiting this grand imperial garden.in the palace, you can also cruise on the lake. It will take 10 minutes by the ferry boat.besides this ,you can also visit The Garden of Virtue and Harmony, it was built as a theater for the Empress Dowager. Its construction began in the 17th year of Emperor Guangxu's reign (1891) and lasted for five years.
- The Forbidden City: The Imperial Palace, home to 24 Emperors between 1420 and 1911. Great squares, halls and gates contrast with the intricate networks of side halls, gardens, courtyards and quarters for those who lived in this 'city within a city'. The exhibitions, both permanent and temporary, are also absolutely fascinating. Expect to spend at least 2-3 hours, wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Wahaha Restaurant(Set Menu): Famous for its Hangzhou flavor dishes with fantasic decor.The internal decor is inspired by sea and sea bottom, ponds and shore vegetation. Hangzhou dishes are noted for their elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking and refreshing taste. Many local specialties will be sure to make your trip a cultural experience. We recommend that you try Beggar's Chicken (a chicken baked in clay), West Lake Fish (vinegar coated fish fresh caught from the lake), Dongpo Pork (braised pork) and Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea, etc. Near Red Wall hotel.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Hutong, Temple of Heaven
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch

- Hutong : A maze of historic alleyways and old single storey traditional courtyard houses, now fast disappearing. Dotted around the hutong are the Drum and Bell Towers, Kindergarten, Tea House, and local people’s houses. Your tour includes a visit with a local family, a primary school (10 yuan per person, not included in the quotation), and a local flea market.
- Temple of Heaven: One of the most famous sites in Beijing, this is Ming architecture at its best: beautiful, controlled, and highly symbolic. The surrounding gardens are full of interesting activity, particularly weekend mornings. Wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather.
- Shanshuijian Restaurant (Set Menu):

Day 6

Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast

 

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Featured Hotels for this tour: - top -

City Superior Class Deluxe Class Tourist Class
Beijing Crowne Plaza Guangzhou Hotel Beijing Redwall Hotel

 

Tour Price: - top -

Tour ClassYour Group Size 1 person 2-5 persons 6-9 persons Single room supplement
Superior Class 1771 947 808 529
Deluxe Class* 1315* * 719 580 301
Tourist Class 1079 601 462 183

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* Price are in US dollars, for one person. Price are for references only, may vary according to your travel time. Click here to change prices to your Currency

* Better discount is available when travel in low season from Nov to March.

 

Price Inclusions:

  • Entrance Fees:
    To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
  • Meals:
    All meals as specified in the itinerary.
    If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is a western style buffet.
  • Private Transfers:
    Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Beijing by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above).
    Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
  • Guide:
    As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided, who will remain with you throughout your time in Beijing.
  • Hotels:
    Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds.
    All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities.
  • Service Charge & Government Taxes:
  • Luggage Transfers:
    Between airports and hotels.
  • Arrangements:
    The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

Price Exclusions:

  • Personal Expenses:
    Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
  • Meals:
    Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
  • Single Room Supplement.

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