4 Days Beijing Essence with Stunning Night View of Great Wall

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: In Beijing

After a leisure breakfast, we will start the Beijing city exploring day. Pick up from hotel lobby and drive forward Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. Except the stunning building structures, you will find many senior citizens congregate to do exercises, such as Taichi, dancing, playing balls, etc. You will find the retired life in China quite different from that in your country. Except doing exercises, seniors in China also spend their retired time on writing on the ground, playing Chinese chess or cards, singing and dancing, having fun with grandchildren, etc.

Then we will walk into an authentic Hutong nearby, without tourists, where you will see a real Hutong life. You find local people, especially senior citizens stand or sit at the doorways talking, or sit in tree shade, playing chess. Walk through the residential community in Hutong, to know more about the housing developments of Beijing. Some vendors will sell local food in Hutong. If you like, you may try the popular pancake--- a local snack breakfast in Beijing. 

Lunch will be arranged at a pleasant local restaurant, trying the authentic Beijing food. 

In the afternoon, avoid the crowds in the morning, visit the best treasure of Forbidden City. the largest and most complete ancient imperial palace in the world. You will explore the glorious palace halls and gardens for more than 2 hours in Forbidden City, learning the legendary story of the emperors and how the royal family lived there. You will be stunned by the numerous old art treasures exhibited in halls. 

Then drive back to hotel, enjoy your leisure time at night. You can also feel free to consult with your local guide about the local restaurant, night activities, etc. She or he will be delighted to offer your useful advice. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: At Gubei Water Town

In the morning, we will check out from hotel and start our trip to visit China Great Wall--- Jinshanling Section, the most magnificent section of the Great Wall. The Jinshanling Great Wall is the quite essential and most beautiful part of the Great Wall, which is also known as the “paradise for photographers”. The barrier walls, text bricks and stone blocking horses are the three must-sees of the Jinshanling Great Wal. Our expert local guide will show you a wonderful trip of Jinshanling. 

After the tour, we will drive from Jinshanling to Gubei Water Town, which is a resort ancient-Chinese-style town at the foot of Simatai section of the Great Wall. At night, we will have chance to enjoy the magnificent shinning view of the town and the night view of Great Wall. 

Meals: Breakfast Lunch

In the morning, we will enjoy a leisure walk in the water town and experience the traditional handicraft making with craftsmen.Making a kite or lantern by yourself, DIY tie-dyeing the colors of the four seasons to the cloth in the dyeing workshop. In addition, there are various handicraft experience projects such as ancient traditional paper-cutting, shadow puppets, and New Year paintings in the town. All the handicraft experience will make you feel the happiness of hand-making, making you a cultural experience in China, except for the rich history and pretty landscape. 

Then we will drive you directly to the airport or railway station for your next station after lunch. 

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