8 Days Beijing Interlude Tour Package

Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Dates: Jan - Jul, Sep - Dec 
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Day 1. Arrive Beijing. Welcome to China's capital (once called Peking). You will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure.

Day 2. In Beijing. Today you will visit the famous Tian An Men Square, the largest public plaza in the world. After a stop to take photos, depart for the Forbidden City, whose acres of splendid 15th Century halls and pavilions graced with imperial treasures now comprise the Palace Museum. This afternoon, enjoy the Summer Palace, a complex of pavilions, temples and galleries situated on an immense man-made lake. BLD

Day 3. The Great Wall. Your full day tour includes a visit to the Badaling section of The Great Wall of China, one of the world's architectural marvels. In the afternoon, visit the Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, a total of 13 Imperial tombs from the Ming dynasty. BLD

Day 4. In Beijing. Begin the day with a visit to the Temple of Heaven, possibly the most popular symbol of China. You will also have the opportunity to see local people doing Tai-chi and their morning exercises. Then take time to explore the Museum of China Ancient Architecture & History of Beijing. In the afternoon, take a pedicab through the narrow Hutongs, a World Heritage Site, containing ancient homes and narrow cobble stoned streets. In the evening, enjoy a special Peking Duck dinner and Cultural Show. BLD

Day 5. Beijing/Chengde. Travel by coach from Beijing to Chengde. Enroute you will visit the Jinshanling Great Wall (or Shimatai). Stop for lunch then continue and visit the Small Potala Palace Temple. Arrive in Chengde. This city, originally called Rehe, was once the summer resort capital of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). It holds rich culture related to this history as well as many historic relics dating as far back as the Neolithic Age in this city. BLD

Day 6. Chengde. Start the morning tour with a visit to the Bishushanzhuang; The Imperial Summer Resort. Stop off for lunch at a local Chinese restaurant then continue on to the Small Kashilumbu Palace and the Puning Temple. While traveling in Chengde, you will have the opportunity to taste the unique local dishes and snacks, both of royal and folk flavours due to its historical links. Various hotels, rest houses and leisure places will also provide you with comfort and pleasure during your travels in this wondrous city. BLD

Day 7. Chengde/Beijing. Travel by coach from Chengde and arrive back to Beijing in the early afternoon. Check in to your hotel and the afternoon is free to explore the city or a perfect time to catch up on any missed shopping at Silk Alley or Wan Fujing Street. BL

Day 8. Beijing. Today is at leisure before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. B

International flights, international flight airport tax, personal expenses.

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