Beijing 5-Day Immersive Tour | Eternal China Tours
Imperial Capital · 5 Days

Beijing Immersive
5-Day Tour

Forbidden City · Great Wall · Temple of Heaven · Summer Palace · 798 Art District — the full Beijing experience.

Duration 5 Days / 4 Nights
City Beijing
Style Private · Guided
Tour Highlights

What You'll Experience

Imperial Palace Great Wall Temple of Heaven Summer Palace 798 Art District Chef carving Peking duck
01
Imperial Palace
Heart of Ming & Qing dynasties
01 Imperial Palace →
02 Great Wall →
03 Temple of Heaven →
04 Summer Palace →
05 798 Art District →
06 Peking Duck →
Day-by-Day

Tour Itinerary

01
Day

Arrival in Beijing

Airport / Station → Hotel
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Airport / Station Pickup

Your English-speaking guide and driver will meet you at Beijing Capital International Airport or Beijing Railway Station with a personalized welcome sign. Transfer to your hotel in a private Mercedes van (approx. 45 minutes).

Evening

Free Time at Leisure

Rest and recover from your journey. Your guide will be happy to recommend nearby restaurants or walking areas for a gentle introduction to Beijing.

Chinese female guide welcoming at Beijing airport 7-seat luxury MPV interior with captain chairs 7-seat luxury MPV exterior Beijing evening street scene
Beijing Renwei Hotel pool Beijing Renwei Hotel king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

02
Day

Imperial Palace & Old Beijing

Forbidden City → Prince Gong's Mansion → Shichahai
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Imperial Palace In-Depth Tour

Step into the heart of the Ming and Qing dynasties at the Imperial Palace (Forbidden City). Explore the grand halls, imperial gardens, and hidden courtyards of the world's largest palace complex. Your guide brings 600 years of imperial history to life.

Afternoon

Prince Gong's Mansion & Shichahai

Visit Prince Gong's Mansion, the best-preserved Qing dynasty princely residence with exquisite gardens. Then stroll through Shichahai's historic hutong alleys around the lake, experiencing old Beijing's charm with traditional courtyards and rickshaws.

Evening

Peking Duck Dinner at Ziguangyuan

Savor Beijing's most famous culinary tradition — crispy Peking roast duck carved tableside at Ziguangyuan, a beloved local institution known for its authentic preparation and warm atmosphere.

Imperial Palace Prince Gong Mansion garden Shichahai hutong at sunset Peking roast duck plated
Beijing Renwei Hotel pool Beijing Renwei Hotel king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

03
Day

Great Wall & Olympic Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall → Olympic Park
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Mutianyu Great Wall (with Cable Car)

Travel to Mutianyu, the most picturesque section of the Great Wall. Ride the cable car up to the ramparts and walk along the ancient stone path winding through lush mountains. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views with fewer crowds than Badaling.

Afternoon

Bird's Nest & Water Cube (Exterior)

Visit the iconic Olympic Park from the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Marvel at the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) with its revolutionary steel lattice design, and the National Aquatics Center (Water Cube) with its bubble-like facade.

Evening

Free Time at Leisure

Relax after a day of exploration. Your guide can recommend local restaurants or evening activities nearby.

Mutianyu Great Wall Great Wall cable car Bird's Nest and Water Cube Great Wall
Beijing Renwei Hotel pool Beijing Renwei Hotel king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

04
Day

Sacred Temples & Imperial Gardens

Temple of Heaven → Summer Palace → 798 Art District
Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View)
Morning

Temple of Heaven

Visit the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests. Admire the iconic circular Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests with its blue tile roof, surrounded by ancient cypress trees in a serene park setting.

Afternoon

Summer Palace & 798 Art District

Explore the Summer Palace, the imperial garden retreat around Kunming Lake with the Marble Seventeen Arch Bridge and Longevity Hill pavilions. Then visit 798 Art District, Beijing's premier contemporary art space in converted factory buildings.

Evening

Imperial Palace Banquet Show

Attend a spectacular imperial palace banquet — a grand cultural performance featuring traditional court dances, music, and costumes from the Qing dynasty, combined with an elegant dining experience in an imperial setting.

Temple of Heaven Summer Palace Kunming Lake 798 Art District Imperial palace banquet show
Beijing Renwei Hotel pool Beijing Renwei Hotel king room Beijing Renwei Hotel twin room Beijing Renwei Hotel restaurant

Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) or similar

05
Day

Departure

Hotel → Airport / Station
Morning

Safe Journey Home

Your driver will transfer you to Beijing Capital International Airport or Railway Station for your onward journey. Thank you for visiting Beijing with Eternal China Tours — we wish you a pleasant trip home!

Beijing airport departure
What's Included

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 4 nights at 4-star Beijing Renwei Hotel (Lake View) with daily breakfast
  • Online trip-butler support throughout your journey
  • Throughout vehicle service with airport & train station transfers (5-seat car for 2 pax, 7-seat MPV for 3–4 pax, minibus for 5–10 pax, tour coach for 10+ pax)
  • English-speaking tour guide throughout
  • Imperial Palace (Forbidden City) entrance ticket
  • Prince Gong's Mansion entrance ticket
  • Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket with cable car
  • Temple of Heaven entrance ticket
  • Summer Palace entrance ticket
  • 798 Art District visit
  • Peking Duck dinner at Ziguangyuan restaurant
  • Imperial palace banquet show ticket
  • Bird's Nest and Water Cube exterior visit
  • Airport/train station transfers in Beijing
  • Travel insurance throughout the tour
  • International flights to/from Beijing
  • China visa fees
  • Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, mini-bar)
  • Lunches and dinners (guide will recommend local restaurants)
  • Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended: $8-12/day per person)
  • Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
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Tour Price

One all-inclusive price covers hotels with breakfast, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets and private transfers.

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