Classic China Family Vacation

Our guide will meet you outside the customs at Capital International Airport and transfer you to our carefully chosen hotel. As you are going to visit many of the most spectacular and beautiful sights in the following days, you have the rest of the day to relax and refresh at the hotel. Accommodation: Beijing New World Centre Tongpai Hotel  (4 stars) 

In the morning, we first take a stroll around Tiananmen Square, which is recognized as the world's largest city square. Walking further north, we reach the Forbidden City, which is a vast museum of the imperial architecture and historical items of the Ming and Qing dynasties (from 14th century to the early 20th century). Around noon, we welcome you with an a la carte lunch served at an excellent local restaurant.  In the afternoon, we will take the rickshaw to go sightseeing in the hutongs. Also, we will visit a Beijing courtyard there and experience paper cutting, a traditional Chinese folk art. Afterwards, proceed to the well-known snack street Nanluoguxiang. You can taste some unique local snacks under the recommendation of the guide. The cost will be paid by yourself. After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel. Meals: Western buffet breakfast, A la carte welcome lunch

In the morning, we will go to visit the Temple of Heaven. The emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties offered sacrifices to the God of Heaven here. In 1998, it is listed as world cultural heritage site. Also as a public for the locals, Temple of Heaven has gathered many Tai Chi enthusiasts. You can join in them and feel the magic of Tai Chi. After that we will head to Mutianyu Great Wall. A round-trip cable car ride has been arranged for you. Chairlift for ascending and Toboggan for descending are also available. So you can enjoy a leisure hiking time on the Great Wall.  Meals: Western buffet breakfast