Beijing 5-Day Imperial Discovery






Eyoung | Beijing 5-Day Imperial Discovery


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Beijing 5-Day Imperial Discovery

Walk through 3,000 years of history — from ancient dynasties to living hutongs, an Eyoung handcrafted journey through China’s majestic capital.

Day 1Arrival & Welcome Dinner
🏛 Welcome to the Capital

✈ Upon arrival
Airport Pick-up & Hotel Check-in
Your Eyoung host greets you at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX). Private transfer to your centrally located hotel in the city center.

🍽 Evening
Welcome Dinner · Peking Duck Feast
Exclusive welcome banquet featuring authentic Peking Duck — crispy skin, tender meat, and centuries-old culinary tradition. Your guide shares insights on the journey ahead.

Day 2Tiananmen, Forbidden City & Hutongs
👑 Imperial Grandeur

🏛 Morning
Tiananmen Square
Stand in the world’s largest public square, spanning 440,000 square meters. Marvel at the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.

🏯 Midday
The Forbidden City UNESCO World Heritage
Enter the imperial palace of 24 emperors. Explore the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Palace of Heavenly Purity, and the Imperial Garden as your expert guide brings Ming and Qing history to life.

🏘 Afternoon
Hutong Experience · Shichahai & Nanluoguxiang
Wander through Shichahai’s scenic lakes and traditional courtyard houses. Explore Nanluoguxiang’s charming alleyways filled with boutique shops, cafés, and local snacks. Optional rickshaw ride through historic lanes.

Day 3The Great Wall
🐉 Walk on History

🧱 Morning
Great Wall at Mutianyu Best-preserved section
Journey to the most scenic and well-preserved section of the Great Wall. Cable car ascent, then walk this 2,000-year-old wonder as it snakes through mountain ridges offering breathtaking views.

🛍 Afternoon
Flea Market Exploration optional
Visit Panjiayuan Antique Market for unique souvenirs, art pieces, and traditional Chinese crafts — or return to the hotel for rest at your leisure.

Day 4Summer Palace & Old Summer Palace
🌸 Imperial Gardens

🌅 Morning
Summer Palace UNESCO World Heritage
Explore China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden. Stroll along Kunming Lake, cross the Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and admire the Marble Boat. A masterpiece of Chinese landscape design.

🏛 Afternoon
Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan)
Visit the ruins of the “Garden of Gardens,” once the most magnificent imperial complex. Walk through history as you see the remnants of European-style palaces destroyed in 1860.

Day 5Temple of Heaven & Departure
🙏 Sacred Farewell

🌅 Morning
Temple of Heaven
Visit this Ming Dynasty masterpiece where emperors prayed for good harvests. Watch locals practicing tai chi and playing traditional instruments in the surrounding park. Marvel at the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.

✈ Flexible
Airport/Train Station Transfer
Private transfer to Beijing Capital/Daxing Airport for your departure flight, or to Beijing Railway Station for your next destination. Bid farewell to the imperial capital with unforgettable memories.

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Essence of Landmarks — Imperial Beijing Sketchbook

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Tiananmen Square

World’s largest public square

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Forbidden City

Palace of 24 emperors · UNESCO

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Hutongs

Ancient lanes & courtyard life

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Great Wall

2,000-year-old mountain fortress

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Summer Palace

Imperial garden masterpiece

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Yuanmingyuan

Old Summer Palace ruins

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Temple of Heaven

Ming Dynasty prayer hall