Qingdao-Beijing. (L)
Qingdao Railway Station - Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Qingdao and transfer you to Qingdao Railway Station. Relax during the 4.5-hour bullet train ride to Beijing.
Upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you at the exit of the arrival hall, holding a sign with your name on it.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then begin your tour at one of the world’s largest public squares—Tiananmen Square, which houses the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - From there, pass through the South gate to the magnificent Forbidden City—a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens that served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for over 500 years. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Temple of Heaven - After lunch at a local restaurant, continue your tour to the beautiful Temple of Heaven, where the Emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties worshipped the God of Heaven.
Follow your tour guide to explore the temple and learn about its history and the stories behind it.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Next, stroll along the Hutong alley to discover the local lifestyle. You can also walk around the Houhai lake area if you wish.
Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing. (Please book your own hotel in advance.)
Great Wall at Mutianyu Section- Summer Palace (L)
Mutianyu Great Wall - Your driver and tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at 8 am and take you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. This section is a bit more rugged and slightly less crowded than the more famous Badaling section. Over 96% of Mutianyu is covered with trees and orchards.
Follow your tour guide to hike up and down different towers, and enjoy the convenience of a round-trip cable car ride or a toboggan ride at the wall.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Continue to the well-preserved royal garden, the Summer Palace. Renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture, the Summer Palace is listed as a World Heritage Site and is considered one of the most classical gardens in the world.
After visiting the Summer Palace, you can choose to be dropped off at your Beijing hotel to end your tour in Beijing, or return to Qingdao.
- Train Tickets
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Bottled water
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
- Transport by private vehicle
- Entrance Fee
- Additional Entrance fees
- Hotel Accommodation
- Gratuities
Experience the history and culture of China’s Capital City-Beijing from Qingdao by bullet train. Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive overview of this fascinating city, its local community and cuisine during a 2-day private tour. The sites you will visit including the UNESCO Sites: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace. Admire the Tian’anmen Square, stroll along the local Hutong allays and enjoy authentic Chinese Lunch. Flexible itinerary of this private tour will let you travel and explore at your own pace and style. Tour including train tickets, entrance fee, lunch, English speaking tour guide and private vehicle, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing or return Qingdao.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
