11 Days China Natural Wonders Small Group

Meals: No Meals Accommodation: Sunworld Hotel Beijing or similar ★★★★ Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China, you will be greeted by our local guide at the airport with signboard. Then our guide will transfer you to check in hotel. Free at leisure for the rest of the day for you to get over the jet lag. Please note: We generally arrange the free airport-hotel transfer together according to all the travelers' arrival flights at Beijing Captial International Airport. If a separate transfer is required or arrival at Beijing Daxing International Airport , an extra fee will be caused. Please check with us in advance. If independent travel to airport is preferred, you could also let us know in advance.

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A la carte Chinese lunch Accommodation: Beijing Sunworld Hotel or similar ★★★★ The guide will meet you at your hotel lobby at the appointed time. It will be an exciting day as we will explore the world well-known wonders today. The 1st stop is Temple of Heaven, the existing largest structure for sacrifice to heaven and a place where the emperors prayed for a year of abundance. In the visit of Temple of Heaven, you will be astonished by the exquisite ancient Chinese architectures. Besides, you will see local seniors doing morning exercises in the square and full of vigor. You will have chance to watch Chinese Kongfu, Taichi, square dancing, playing cards, playing chess etc. Then you will enjoy a Beijing Hutong tour by rickshaw with a local family visit, which will give you a deep impression of the local residents' live.Then we will have a stop at a Chinese courtyard and take a Chinese culture experience - Peking opera facial mask painting. A la carte lunch is served at a local restaurant to have a taste of the authentic Chinese food at noon time and have a break at the restaurant. Then continue this Beijing city treasure tour by a visit to Tian'anmen Square, the world's largest city center square, the locality of numerous major political and historical events. It is the witness of Chinese development. It is only a walking distance from Tian'anmen Square to Forbidden City, the world's existing largest and most complete ancient wooden structure buildings. 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.  At night, we will arrange a lively and dramatic Chinese Kung Fu Show at the Red Theater. The memorable Beijing city tour for the 1st day ends by dropping off at your hotel lobby.  Note: If the Chinese Kung Fu Show is not available, the alternative activity of the Acrobatic Show will be arranged instead. 

Meals: Hotel Breakfast, A la Carte Lunch Accommodation: Beijing Sunworld Hotel or similar★★★★ It will be an exciting day today. In the early morning, the guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Today we will visit the must-visit spot in Beijing--- Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the famous sections of China's Great Wall. It takes about 2 hours to drive from downtown of Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall. Mutianyu Great Wall was first built in the mid-6th century during the Northern Qi, making it older than the Badaling section. (*** Round-way cable cars are included at Mutianyu Great Wall***) A la carte lunch is arranged at a good restaurant at the foot of Mutianyu. Drive back to downtown of Beijing.  When we reach Beijing, we will have a photo stop outside the Bird Nest and Water Cube, which were the famous sites constructed for 2008 Beijing Olympic. The tour finishes by dropping off at your hotel. If you would like to try local specialty tonight, you could ask for some suggestion about Peking Roast Duck Restaurant.