Daily Tour
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Embark on a 7-day immersive journey through China’s magnificent capital, Beijing. Experience the grandeur of imperial palaces, walk along the ancient Great Wall, participate in traditional cultural activities, and savor authentic Peking duck and imperial cuisine. This carefully curated tour combines historical wonders with hands-on cultural experiences, including Peking opera performances, imperial-style banquets with costume immersion, tai chi sessions, and traditional crafts. Perfect for history enthusiasts, cultural explorers, and food lovers seeking to discover Beijing’s rich heritage.
Ancient Capital Introduction
Arrive at Beijing Capital Airport, traditional welcome with jasmine tea.
Night: Kung fu show with backstage meet-and-greet. Witness the precision and discipline of traditional Chinese martial arts
Heart of Ancient China
Morning: Forbidden City comprehensive tour including Hall of Supreme Harmony and Imperial Garden
Afternoon: Jingshan Park climb for panoramic views of the palace complex
Evening: Imperial banquet with royal costume experience and traditional music performance. Traditional musicians perform ancient imperial court music during dinner
Dining Experience:
Dress in imperial costumes while enjoying an 8-course royal menu recreation.
Ancient Wonders
Morning: Juyong Pass Great Wall hike with photography at strategic watchtowers
Afternoon: Ming Tombs exploration, traditional paper cutting workshop
Evening: Peking opera performance with makeup demonstration. Watch performers apply intricate makeup and learn about symbolic colors.
Photo Tip:
The Great Wall's watchtowers provide dramatic backgrounds for sunrise photos
Spiritual Sites & Traditional Crafts
Morning: Temple of Heaven visit, join locals in morning tai chi sessions
Afternoon: Hutong rickshaw tour, calligraphy workshop with master
Evening: Dumpling making class using imperial chef's recipes
Hands-On:
Learn imperial-style calligraphy using traditional brushes and ink
Culinary Secret:
Discover palace recipes for dumplings from Qing dynasty culinary traditions
Imperial Gardens & Artistic Heritage
Morning: Summer Palace cruise on Kunming Lake, Long Corridor walk
Afternoon: Traditional tea ceremony in ancient teahouse. Participate in traditional tea preparation using Ming-style porcelain
Evening: Acrobatics show
Local Secret:
The acrobatics show combines ancient techniques with modern choreography
Spirituality & Traditional Crafts
Morning: Yonghe Temple visit with incense making workshop
Afternoon: Silk market visit, traditional clay figurine workshop. Learn to make traditional Beijing clay figurines from inheritors
Evening: Peking duck banquet with master chef's carving demonstration. Participate in Peking duck pancake making with chef's guidance
Last Memories & Cultural Shopping
Traditional market visit for last-minute souvenirs
Shopping Tip:
Handmade opera masks and calligraphy sets make excellent cultural souvenirs
Taste of Beijing:
Try zhajiangmian (Beijing noodles) at a century-old restaurant