Essence of Hong Kong and Beijing Tour

Once you arrive in Hong Kong, you will meet your guide after luggage claim, then take your private car to the Hong Kong hotel for jet leg, ask your guide for suggestions if you want to explore the city by your own at free time.

Good to Know

• We will also send you guide's phone number a week before your tour. don't worry about pickup.
• The vehicle we provide is well-maintain with air-condition.
• If you want to head out for a walk or look for a place to eat, ask your guide for help.

Airport pick up

Half-day Hong Kong Island tour (5 hour )

Your guide will pick you up from the hotel for this 5 hour tour. Hong Kong is known for its distinctive and unique culture and showcases the culmination of the West and East. This half day tour will start with Victoria Peak, the top tourist destination of Hong Kong with its Peak Tram that is 112 years old as well as The Peak Tower, the peak is the best place for panoramic. Visit Aberdeen Harborwhere you can see the unique lifestyle of the people living on the fishing junks and enjoy a sampan ride for USD 10-12. The last stop is Repulse Bay, an exclusive and elite residential area of Hong Kong.

Good to Know

• This tour includes one-way tram in Victoria Peak
• Meals not included

Tram Up to Victoria Peak

Repulse Bay in Hong Kong

Today you will enjoy some free time before the flight to Beijing. Upon arrival in Beijing, you will be taken to hotel for check-in. Free time exploring this ancient yet vibrant capital.

Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall (with round-way cable car ride) (5 hours)

Mutianyu Located 2.5 hours away from downtown Beijing is a relatively quiet area of the Great Wall. Take a cable ride to reach a section of the Wall where you can walk along, explore numerous watch towers, and enjoy the world-renowned views of the wall. Good walking shoes and appropriate clothing are recommended.

Temple of Heaven (1.5 hours)

Located in the Chongwen District in central Beijing is the Temple of Heaven which literally means Altar of Heaven. The temple is a complex of interesting Taoist buildings which was once visited by Qing and Ming dynasties’ Emperors for various annual ceremonies during which they prayed for good harvest. Our guide will show you to the park nearby and see locals doing exercise there, fun to participate them.

Lunch at a local restaurant near Mutianyu.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Dancing at the Temple of Heaven Park

The Forbidden City (2 hours)

One of the best known attractions in China, The Forbidden City had once housed 24 Emperors from 1420 to 1911. The palace has magnificent halls, gates and squares which contrast with the amazing and intricate networks of quarters, courtyards, gardens and side halls. This is a city within city which includes temporary and permanent exhibitions.

Tiananmen Square (30 minutes):

Named after Tiananmen (Gate of Heavenly Peace) located at its north is the Tiananmen Square, Beijing’s largest square. The square is renowned for its cultural significance and has been the site of many important events in the history of China. It is an enduring symbol of the national pride of China and the largest city square in the world. Surrounding the square are many historic buildings like Chairman Mao Mausoleum, government buildings, museums and the Heavenly Gate.

Hutong Tour in Xicheng District (1 hour):

Explore the maze of alleyways in the historic Hutong which is known for its traditional single story courtyard houses. This tour will give you the chance to ride a rickshaw through the district’s narrow alleys, visit a local family as well as walk on the Yinding Bridge or Silver Ingot Bridge.

Summer Palace with boat Cruise and the Garden of Virtue and Harmony (2 hours):

Known as Yiheyuan or Garden of the Nurtured Harmony, the Summer Palace stands equal to the Forbidden City in popularity. This is the largest and the best-preserved gardens in the country and one of the main attractions in Beijing. Visitors can also take a 10-minute ferry to cruise the lake.

Beijing Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square

Hutong Rickshaw Ride

The Summer Palace

Your guide will transfer you to the airport for departure. Thanks for taking this China tour with China Travel, hope to see you again soon!