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Beijing

5 Days / 4 Nights · Private & tailor-made

Beijing

Where China's Biggest Stories Come to Life

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Why Beijing

The sights that draw you.
The moments that stay.

The Forbidden City, the Great Wall, imperial gardens and traditional hutongs. Experience the China you have imagined—and the stories behind it.

  • Forbidden City
  • Great Wall
  • Old Beijing

Suggested itinerary

A little structure.
Room to make it yours.

A route to discuss, not a fixed schedule. Transfers, opening arrangements and your preferred pace shape the final plan.

day 1

Welcome to Beijing

Arrive and settle into the capital with a private transfer and local support.

  • Airport or station pickup
  • Hotel check-in
day 2

Imperial Beijing

Walk through the monumental heart of Beijing with context that brings its scale and stories to life.

  • Tiananmen
  • Forbidden City
day 3

Old Beijing

See community life, neighbourhood rhythms and the capital beyond its imperial landmarks.

  • Temple of Heaven
  • Qianmen
  • Beijing Hutongs
  • Shichahai
day 4

Great Wall & Imperial Gardens

A day of vast landscapes, engineering and elegant lakeside architecture.

  • Juyongguan Great Wall
  • Summer Palace
day 5

Departure or Continue

Continue your China journey or travel home.

  • Airport or railway transfer

Make it personal

The details
make the difference.

Choose the experiences that interest you. We will explain availability, arrangements and costs in your proposal.

Explore a little deeper

  • Hutong food or family-kitchen experience
  • Golden-hour photography
  • Contemporary Beijing art and architecture

Stay your way

Choose from premium city hotels, international luxury and characterful stays, depending on your destination, preferences and dates.

Keep the practicalities simple

Private guides, transfers, selected admissions and onward travel can be coordinated together. Your proposal makes inclusions and exclusions clear.

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Good to know

Can I combine Beijing with another destination?

Yes. We will propose suitable city combinations and check transport options for your dates. See the connected journeys below for starting ideas.

Can I change the walking level, experiences and hotels?

Yes. Tell us what suits your travelling party. Accommodation, admission arrangements and optional experiences are confirmed in your individual proposal.

Is Forbidden City admission guaranteed?

The Forbidden City has strict visitor limits and advance reservations. If tickets cannot be secured for your date, we will explain the most appropriate alternative sightseeing arrangement before travel.

Connect your journey

Beijing,
and what comes next.

All signature journeys →
Beijing · Chengdu · Shanghai12–14 days

Beijing · Chengdu · Shanghai

Essential China

A first journey through imperial history, panda country and modern China, with space between the highlights.

Best for
First-time visitors, families and travellers seeking variety
Explore this journey
Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie16–20 days

Beijing · Shanghai · Chengdu · Chongqing · Zhangjiajie

Ultimate China Gems

Five distinctive destinations, from imperial landmarks to mountain landscapes, connected into one carefully paced private journey.

Best for
Travellers with more time who want a varied, multi-city journey
Explore this journey

Travel Resources for your planning

Plan a Great Wall day that feels like yours →How many places should you include in China? →

Make Beijing your own.

Share your dates and interests. We will put a clear private proposal together.

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