# A Five-Day Tour of Beijing

> Beijing

**URL:** https://passagechina.com/china-tours/five-day-tour-in-beijing

- **Duration:** 5 days
- **From:** $3000 USD
- **Destinations:** Beijing

## Highlights

- Experience traditional Chinese culture
- Experience traditional Chinese costumes
- A Taste of Authentic Local Flavors
- Hassle-Free, One-Stop Travel Arrangements

## Itinerary

### Day 1: Tracing the Central Axis: Tiananmen, the Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen stands majestically in Chang'an, serving as the gateway to the millennia-old imperial capital. Standing before the tower, one can feel the grand aura where ancient and modern times converge. The vicissitudes of ages are preserved within its carved beams and inscribed plaques.

The Forbidden City, with its red walls and yellow tiles, was the center of imperial power in bygone days. Walking through layers of palace courtyards, one can trace the ordinary lives of the royal families within the halls, along with the joys and sorrows intertwined with the rise and fall of dynasties, all embedded in every blue brick and glazed tile.

Admire the grand and exquisite ritual buildings of the Temple of Heaven, trace the origins of imperial ceremonies for praying for good harvests, and encounter the laid-back, leisurely slow pace of life in old Beijing.

### Day 2: Stand on the majestic Great Wall like a soaring dragon, and quietly admire the imperial royal gardens.

Step onto China's magnificent ancient defensive line and seek out the most breathtaking stretches of the Great Wall.

Visit the time-honored imperial garden of the Qing Dynasty, explore the stunning lakes and mountains of the Summer Palace, and discover secluded spots with few visitors.

### Day 3: Traversing the Old and New Beijing

Admire the exquisite mansions and gardens of Prince Gong's Mansion, which was once a private residence for Qing Dynasty nobles. You can also experience the authentic and rich vitality of old Beijing hutongs.

Stroll through the hutong blocks by the lake in the old town and experience the century-old urban charm of Beijing.

Stroll through the modern Olympic architectural complex, explore the night scenery along the lakeside of the Olympic Park, and experience the brand-new look of the city.

### Day 4: Idle Moments on the Journey

Walk into the authentic old Beijing hutongs and wander among grey-brick courtyards. Away from the crowded tourist spots, you can experience neighbours chatting and the ordinary hustle and bustle of daily life amid winding lanes, and appreciate the timeless charm of old Beijing embedded in these alleyways.

> Taste a rich variety of time-honored Beijing specialties, ranging from Peking duck and snacks to traditional home-cooked dishes. Amid the delightful flavors, experience the culinary culture of Beijing embedded in ordinary urban life.