Beijing City Stay - 5 days/4 nights
 
Experience the highlights of Beijing—a city that harmoniously blends the ancient with the modern. Take witness to rapid development in Beijing’s bustling downtown and step back in time as you explore the city’s ancient temples and hutongs. End your trip with a mouth-watering traditional Beijing Duck dinner.
Privately-Guided! Whether you are a single person, a couple, or a group, you'll have your own guide and driver for all airport pickups, dropoffs, and daily excursions.
Choose Your Own Dates! This is not a fixed-departure-date tour. Just let us know the dates that work best for you and we will arrange everything.
Customizable! Need more time? Less time? Want to see or do something that isn't included? Just let us know, and we will arrange it for you and let you know the change in costs.
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Trip Highlights
- Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Beijing’s hidden hutong neighborhoods
- The Great Wall
- The Temple of Heaven
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Beijing
Upon arrival at the Beijing International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy free time in Beijing to rest or explore the city on your own. Overnight in Beijing.
Day 2: Beijing
After breakfast, meet your guide at your hotel and embark on a full day city tour. Stop to explore historical Tiananmen Square and wander through the halls and palaces of the Forbidden City. Visit the city’s most scenic park - the Summer Palace, and drive by the Olympic Stadium in the afternoon. Overnight in Beijing. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 3: Beijing
In the morning drive 1.5 hours to the north suburb to see the ancient Ming Tombs, built for 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644 AD). Spend your afternoon climbing the Mutianyu Great Wall and take in this spectacular landmark before returning to Beijing. Overnight in Beijing. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Day 4: Beijing
After breakfast, explore the narrow alleys of Beijing’s hidden Hutong neighborhoods by rickshaw. Witness a different way of life as you pass by ancient local homes. Drive by the old Bell Tower and Prince Gong’s Palace. After lunch, visit the Temple of Heaven, an architectural masterpiece, and continue on to visit the Lama Temple, one of the most influential temples of its kind outside of Tibet. Spend your evening relaxing over a Beijing duck dinner. Overnight in Beijing. (Breakfast, Lunch, Special Dinner)
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (Breakfast)
Rates
Per Person Rates (based on double occupancy)
Prices good through September 30, 2010
Prices begin at $665 per person in 4-star hotels. Exact price depends on the hotel and season of travel. Contact us for advice on hotels and a quote based on your choice.
Rates Include
- All airport transfers
- Tours and excursions as outlined in the itinerary including entrance fees
- Surface transportation as per the itinerary by a private, chauffeured, air-conditioned car
- Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy inclusive of all taxes and service charges
- Meals as described in the itinerary (Western breakfast at hotel, Chinese lunch at local restaurants)
- Services of a local English speaking guide for all visits and excursions
Rates Do Not Include
- International airfare
- Visa fees
- Tips
- Expenses of a personal nature
To Book This Tour
- Download, print, and fill out the Reservation Form for each person.
- Fax the form to 206-529-4803, or mail it with your non-refundable $500 per person deposit to:
Red Lantern Journeys
1000 N. Northlake Way
Suite H Seattle, WA 98103
- Final payment is due 75 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made less than 75 days prior to departure, full payment will be due upon confirmation of hotels and flights.
Payments must be made by personal check, bank wire transfer, or credit card. Upon receipt of your deposit, we will initiate the reservations and send you a statement showing your payment. Approximately 4 weeks prior to your departure, we will send you a final confirmation package containing your itinerary and detailed information on the logistics of your trip.
Forms to Download (pdf file)
Reservation Form with Complete Terms and Conditions
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