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A 4-Day Day and Night Adventure in Beijing: The Imperial City by Day, the Great Wall by Night

Have you ever imagined walking alone on the Great Wall under a starry sky?

By day, we stroll through the imperial gardens of the Summer Palace and explore the hidden stories of the Forbidden City; when night falls, the Badaling Great Wall is illuminated by lights, with the watchtowers casting mysterious silhouettes in the darkness—an extraordinary sight that typical daytime visitors can never witness. Day and night, two completely different Beijings, all captured in a single journey.

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

导游机场迎接,专车送酒店。入住后自由活动——我们推荐您步行至南锣鼓巷,尝一碗地道的老北京酸奶,感受这条700年历史的巷弄在夜幕下的热闹。

第二天 皇城全景与市井烟火

上午深入故宫博物院,导游将为您讲述从永乐迁都到溥仪退位的五百年宫廷往事。不同于常规路线,我们会特意绕道珍宝馆和钟表馆——这些用金银珠宝、自鸣钟表制成的贡品,见证着当年万国来朝的盛况。

午餐后登景山。站在万春亭前,整个紫禁城的琉璃瓦顶在脚下铺展开来——这是北京城里最震撼的城市全景之一。

下午步行穿过胡同,探访一座典型的北京四合院,了解“门当户对”“影壁玄机”等老北京建筑文化。

第三天 夏宫漫步与长城之夜

上午前往颐和园,在昆明湖上乘船,欣赏佛香阁与十七孔桥的倒影。您将有足够时间漫步苏州街,仿江南水乡而建的皇家买卖街。

午后返回市区休息。傍晚时分,专车将送您前往八达岭长城,参加夜场体验。当灯光逐级点亮蜿蜒的城墙,这座千年关隘展现出与白昼截然不同的气质——更安静,更神秘,更加震撼人心。您将拥有约1.5小时的专属时间在城墙上漫步,只有灯光、星空和脚下沉默的砖石相伴。

夜长城开放时间依季节而定。若遇关闭或天气原因,替换为鸟巢夜景 + 杂技专场。

第四天 天坛晨韵与送别

清晨前往天坛——最好在上午9点前到达,您会看到数百名当地人在公园里晨练:太极拳、扇舞、空竹、合唱团……这是北京最生动的晨间画面。

参观核心建筑群后,导游将协助您整理行李,驱车前往机场。

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