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3-Day Essence of Beijing Tour: Rapidly Check Off Three Major World Heritage Sites

Only have three days? Do you want to see all of Beijing's most famous World Cultural Heritage sites in one go?

Within three days, you will step into the Golden Throne Hall of the Forbidden City, climb the beacon towers of the Great Wall, and stand on the Circular Mound Altar at the Temple of Heaven. Each location is a testament to millennia of civilization. We have arranged an efficient itinerary for you, with private transfers and an English-speaking guide throughout, compact yet unhurried, allowing you to gain the most complete first impression of Beijing in the shortest time.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Unveil the Lives of China's Royal Family in their Hidden Halls

Get off the ordinary sightseeing route in the Forbidden City. Listen to the interesting stories of eight famous personalities that are not told by typical tour guides.

The Fobidden City
the palace for empress dowagers

Climb up upon the Greatest Project of Ancient China

Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists.

the Great Wall
walking on the Great Wall

Join the Local People for a Morning Excercise in the Temple of Heaven

Admire the incredible architectures of the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests. But also feel the relaxing lifestyle of the local senior people here.

the red gate of the Temple of Heaven
a morning excercise at the Temple of Heaven

Learn Chinese Calligraphy with a Senior Hutong Resident

Walk among the traditional residential houses of old Beijing. Enjoy a Chinese cultural experience in a hutong courtyard and immerse yourself in the age-old lifestyle.

a bike in front of a red door in Hutong
learn chinese calligraphy

Understand Beijing by Tasting Its Traditional Food

Enjoy an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner in a time-honored brand restaurant.

roast duck
roast duck restaurant

Feel the Grand Layout of the Capital City with an E-bike Ride (optional)

Explore Beijing's newly listed World Heritage Site — the Beijing Central Axis. Discover why, among the urban central axes of cities around the world, only Beijing's has become a World Heritage Site.

Beijing Central Axis
Beijing E-Bike

行程快速浏览

以下为建议行程,我们乐意根据您的兴趣与需求灵活调整。

第一天 抵达北京

您的专属导游将在机场到达大厅举牌迎接。一辆洁净的私人专车(全车禁烟)由专业司机驾驶,将您安全送至酒店。导游协助办理入住,并为您推荐周边值得逛逛的街区。

第二天 皇城中心探秘

酒店早餐后,导游在大堂与您会合。第一站是天安门广场——全球最大的城市中心广场。穿过广场,您将步入紫禁城,这座明清两朝帝王执政与生活的宫殿群。

除了中轴线上那些金碧辉煌的大殿,导游还会带您拐入游客稀少的东、西六宫,那里藏着后宫妃嫔的真实故事——阴谋、爱情与权力争斗交织其中,让这座宏伟建筑群在您眼中瞬间鲜活起来。

午餐后,乘人力车穿行于什刹海的老胡同。您将进入一座保存完好的四合院,与当地居民交谈,感受北京普通人的生活气息。

晚餐:在全聚德或同等级老字号餐厅品尝正宗北京烤鸭,看师傅现场片鸭。

第三天 祭天与登城

上午前往天坛——明清帝王祭天的神圣场所。圆形祭坛、回音壁、皇穹宇是建筑精华,而导游更会带您走进公园东门那片晨练区——太极拳、舞剑、踢毽子、地面书法……这是融入北京日常的最佳方式。

下午驱车前往八达岭长城(含缆车往返)。登城后,您可以在城墙上有充足的徒步时间,眺望层峦叠嶂的燕山山脉,感受千年军事工程的震撼

行程结束后,导游协助您整理行李并陪同至机场出发层。

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.

Hotel room in Beijing
hotel in Beijing
From US$869 p/p Based on a private tour for 2 people. Price varies depending on program, travel date, number of people and chosen hotel

Price Includes:

  • Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
  • English speaking local guide
  • Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
  • 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling

Tour code: bj-1