Beijing Unveiled: Imperial Past, Living Present -3 Days Guided Tour

Day 2 Overview — Beijing Great Wall, Olympic & Art Experience,A full-day adventure blending ancient wonder with modern icons, perfect for families, photographers, and first-time visitors. Ride the cable car up to the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall, discover Beijing's Olympic legacy at the Bird's Nest and Water Cube, then explore the creative energy of 798 Art District, one of Asia's most vibrant contemporary art scenes.Highlights:- Mutianyu Great Wall: We will begin with hotel pickup and drive out to Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall. Ride the cable car up the mountain for breathtaking views, then walk through ancient Ming Dynasty watchtowers along the stone pathways. Cap off the visit with a fun and scenic toboggan ride back down the mountain.- Bird's Nest & Water Cube: Continue to the Olympic Green to see Beijing's two most iconic modern landmarks, the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube. Marvel at their striking architecture and snap memorable photos at the site that put Beijing on the world stage in 2008. - Beijing Roast Duck Dinner at 1949 - Duck de Chine Enjoy Beijing's most famous delicacy at Duck the Chine, a Michelin selected restaurant, where every table feels like a front-row seat to culinary artistry, where crisp skin, tender meat, and delicate pancakes come together in a ritual as refined as the setting itself.

Day 3 Overview — Beijing Imperial Gardens & Hutong EveningA full-day journey through Beijing's more relaxed and authentic side, perfect for culture seekers, food lovers, and slow travelers. Cruise across the serene Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace, ride a traditional rickshaw through the historic hutongs, and finish the day with handmade dumplings and a tea ceremony in the charming lanes of Nanluoguxiang.Highlights: - Summer Palace: We will begin with hotel pickup and head to the Summer Palace, China's largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Admire the magnificent pavilions, elegant bridges, and the famous Long Corridor, then enjoy a relaxing cruise across Kunming Lake surrounded by picturesque scenery.- Houhai & Shichahai Hutongs: Continue to Beijing's historic hutong neighborhoods for a traditional rickshaw ride through narrow alleyways lined with centuries-old courtyard homes. Discover local shops, hidden cafés, and the slower pace of life that has defined old Beijing for generations.- Bell & Drum Tower: Visit the Bell and Drum Towers, two of Beijing's most important historical landmarks once used to mark the passing of time. Climb the ancient towers for sweeping views over the surrounding hutongs.- Nanluoguxiang: End the day at Nanluoguxiang, one of Beijing's most popular historic lanes, where traditional courtyard architecture blends with stylish cafés and artisan boutiques. Enjoy authentic handmade dumplings followed by a traditional Chinese tea ceremony before returning to your hotel.-At the end of your visit, your private chaffeured car will take you to the airport, or to the train station, wherever your journey will take you.