Beijing’s Past & Future

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4 Days
Availability : Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Beijing
Beijing

Like New York in the ’20s, Beijing is set to define the 21st century. Explore its palaces and temples, discover hidden courtyard homes alongside modern architectural wonders, get to grips with calligraphy and contemporary art, dine on divine duck, and conquer China’s Ming-era Great Wall.

About this Journey

Beijing is China’s past, present, and future. The country’s capital is a testament to China’s illustrious imperial past, its unforeseen rapid development, and a future that holds incredible potential. Proud historical palaces rub shoulders with luxurious shopping malls and construction sites can be found on nearly every street corner. Beijing has changed beyond recognition in the 21st century, but the city still retains remnants of its past in the form of ancient hutong alleys, traditional courtyard residences, and imperial wonders. This five-day trip will show you the best of the figurative heart of the Middle Kingdom that is Beijing.

What we love
  • Exploring Beijing’s imperial legacy, from the towering walls of the Forbidden City to a tranquil tai chi ritual at the Temple of Heaven
  • Sitting on top of the Great Wall with a majestic view of one of the wonders of the world winding its way off into the distance
  • Wandering through Beijing’s hutongs, where tradition, street snacks, and quiet alleyway stories await around every corner
Map
Beijing map
Itinerary

Day 1

As you arrive, your local WildChina guide will be waiting to welcome you in the arrival hall. After meeting your new host, take off in your private vehicle to check into your hotel.

Day 2

Gaze across Tiananmen Square • Enter the Forbidden City, where emperors ruled for five hundred years • Hike up Jingshan and take in a commanding view over the Forbidden City • Get lost in Beijing’s hutongs and visit a cricket-fighting master • Wander through the popular imperial neighborhoods around Houhai Lake and try some of Beijing’s unusual local snacks • Savor a Peking duck dinner in one of Beijing’s oldest kaoya restaurants.

Day 3

Drive out of the city to Mutianyu, a beautifully restored section of the Great Wall. • Here you will hike along the wall and gaze in awe at Ming-era watchtowers and fortresses snaking across verdant hills • Pop a bottle of champagne on top of a Great Wall watchtower • Delve into the heart of Beijing’s contemporary art scene at the 798 Art District.

Day 4

Start the day practicing taiji (tai chi) with a master in the Temple of Heaven. • Discover the grounds of the Temple of Heaven • Depart Beijing.

Recommended Hotels

Rosewood Beijing

5 star

The first of the brand in China, Rosewood Beijing presents contemporary, residential-style surroundings that are warm, refined, and serene with nods to traditional Chinese culture.

 

The Peninsula Beijing

Luxury Boutique

The only all-suite hotel in the capital, The Peninsula Beijing sits a short stroll from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the bustling Wangfujing shopping street.

 

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing

5 star

Only a 15-minute walk from the must-see Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, the Mandarin Oriental is a luxurious retreat in the heart of Beijing.

 
Details

What’s Included

  • Services of an English-speaking WildChina local guide
  • Accommodation based on double occupancy with breakfasts included
  • All overland transfers with private chauffeur and in-transport refreshments
  • Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
  • All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
  • Meals as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water

What’s Excluded

  • International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
  • Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
  • Expenses of a personal nature
  • Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
  • Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers
Next Steps

How do I book this tour?

Please use the inquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or email info@wildchina.com to get started. One of our travel designers will be in touch accordingly to start the process of planning your custom China trip! 

What is the payment schedule?

1. Deposit:

Once you are ready to book, a $500 USD per person planning fee is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your total trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount. 

2. Full payment:

Full trip payment will be requested 60 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 60 days of your departure, you may be asked to make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay. 

What is your cancellation policy? 

Why WildChina

We’re on the ground with you

During the planning phase, our team of specialist travel advisors based in China will design every detail of your trip with you. When you’re on the ground, they will then orchestrate your entire journey, maintaining close contact with each of your guides throughout your trip to ensure you’re having the best journey possible. With offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu, and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we are committed to ensuring that your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end. 

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. With over two decades of experience, we’ve run just about every type of journey you can imagine. No request is too strange, too extreme, or too exclusive. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life. 

We embody passion

WildChina’s guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a-lifetime moments all across China. 

The little things, the big picture

We firmly believe that supporting local people and economies allows you to experience the soul of a destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s cultures. From watching artisans hand-make shoes in Yunnan, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm in Fujian, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.