2 Days Mini Group Beijing Tour $299, 2 to 6 Guests

Welcome to join in our 2 days Beijing mini group tour! Your tour guide will contact you one day in advance through your hotel to confirm the exact pick-up time. If you are out, he or she will leave a message to the hotel reception. In case you haven't received the pick-up message before 20:00, please contact your guide or travel consultant anytime via phone or WeChat. We are available 24 hours.

This morning, at the appointed time, your guide and driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel. After a warm greeting, we will set off to start the 2 days Beijing mini group tour.

We will firstly drive to Tiananmen Square, the important center of Chinese political activities. After around 30 minutes' photo time in the square, we will go to visit the Forbidden City, which is due north of the square. With over 70 palaces and 9,000 houses, the Forbidden City is the largest royal palace complex in the world which has left us with many valuable cultural and historical heritages. As you walk around the grand palace, you will not only appreciate the heritage buildings with gorgeous ornaments but also learn about the lives of the ancient Chinese emperors. We will assure you 2.5 hours exploring the palace.

In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel and continue your Beijing group tour.

We will firstly visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest royal ceremonial building groups in China. Emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368 - 1911 AD) used to hold the annual sacrificial activities here to worship the heaven and pray for a good harvest. Now it has developed into a large park where you could also see the locals doing exercises and recreational activities.

Next, we will continue our visit to Beijing Hutongs. Here we will take a rickshaw to go through the old alleys, the famous Shichahai, Yinding Bridge and Yandaixie Street. Besides, we will also pay a visit to a Hutong family to see how the old Beijingers live. As there are many popular restaurants, cafes and local food stores, we still leave today's lunch on your own choice. It is a good chance to taste the local food. Your guide will offer you suggestions according to your taste. After lunch, you could stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.

After the Hutong visit, we will drive to the Lama Temple, which is the largest Buddhist temple in Beijing. It combines the architectural styles of different ethnic groups, including Han, Manchu, Mongol and Tibet. Opening to public in 1981, the Lama Temple welcomes hundreds of thousands of tourists every year for visiting and praying.

An An about 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, which is reputed as the museum of ancient Chinese royal gardens. The whole garden mainly consists of the Longevity Hill and the Kunming Lake, which are ingeniously connected by the Long Corridor. The Long Corridor, with 728 meters (796.2 yards) in length, beginning from the Yaoyue (Inviting-Moon) Gate and ending at Shizhang Pavilion, boasts as the longest corridor in Chinese gardens. Your expert guide will show you around, and you might appreciate the exquisite murals and enjoy the melodious music while walking in the palace.

Here comes to the end of your 2 days Beijing group tour package, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel. We believe you will have an enjoyable trip with us!