Beijing Trip Overview
Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall of China. In Chinese history, Beijing was not only one of the ancient capitals, but also one of the most strategic cities in the north. To defend their territory, many rulers have actively ordered to build Great Wall here.
With the assistance of our knowledgeable guide , we will see the highlights around Beijing. Spend time appreciating the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall. We will visit Olympic Park and stop to snap photos at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
1.Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy the amazing natural scenery
2.Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy
3.Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide
4.Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Beijing, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Beijing, China, China
Beijing is the best destination to admire the Great Wall of China. In Chinese history, Beijing was not only one of the ancient capitals, but also one of the most strategic cities in the north. To defend their territory, many rulers have actively ordered to build Great Wall here.
With the assistance of our knowledgeable guide , we will see the highlights around Beijing. Spend time appreciating the profound history and the amazing natural scenery at the Mutianyu Great Wall. We will visit Olympic Park and stop to snap photos at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
1.Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy the amazing natural scenery
2.Cable car up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy
3.Learn about local insights, history, and geography from your guide
4.Transport around the city is provided, starting with a pick-up at your hotel
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China
Your tour guide will be welcoming you at your hotel or Beijing Railway Station at 08:30 a.m.. Then, we will drive out of the city to Mutianyu Great Wall and start the tour.
The Mutianyu Great Wall is less well-known to tourists but with scenery that can rival against any section of the Great Wall. It is currently the longest section and has a high reputation. Surrounded by lush forests, Mutianyu Great Wall not only teaches you a wonderful Chinese history lesson, but also brings you closer to nature. Decorated by blooming flowers in spring and summer, golden leaves in fall, and blanketed with snow in winter, the grandeur of Mutianyu Great Wall is to be taken in at all seasons.
Things to do on the Mutianyu Great Wall: walk along the pathway with dense watchtowers and fortresses and feel its profound history; indulge yourself in the Mutianyu Great Wall; opt to take a cable car ride to soar over the Mutianyu Great Wall; enjoy the excitement of a toboggan ride winding through mountains.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Olympic Park, North of Beisihuanzhong road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100101 China
Afternoon, we will drive back to Beijing downtown. We will visit Olympic Park and stop to snap photos at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
Beijing Olympic Park, also known as the Olympic Green. Beijing Olympic Park is where the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and Paralympics took place. It also will be where the 2022 Winter Olympics takes place. Afterward, it was transformed into a comprehensive multifunctional activity center for the public.
It contains the main venues used during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, such as the Bird’s Nest and the Water Cube.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Niaochao National Stadium, No.1 Guojia Tiyuchang South Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
The Beijing National Stadium, more commonly referred to as the Bird’s Nest, was built for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games at a cost of $423 million. Since the Olympics and all its fanfare, the stadium has become a major landmark and tourist attraction, as well as a venue for both international and domestic sporting competitions.
Though relatively new to the Beijing landscape, the National Stadium has become a must-see attraction.
We will stop to snap photos from outside at the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Water Cube, No.11 Tianchen East Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing China
Not far from the Bird’s Nest, there is the National Aquatics Center, also known as Water Cube. Its creative design concept is originated from the arrangement pattern of cells and natural structure of soap bubbles. The huge square box was produced by combining modern technologies with traditional Chinese culture. In the past, Chinese ancestors believed that the sky is round while the earth is square, and that is the way nature keeps harmonious. The square Water Cube together with the round Bird’s Nest, embody and interpret this idea very well.
Afterwards, enjoy comfortable transfer back to your hotel, and your highlights tour ends.
Duration: 30 minutes
