Private Tour

5-Day Beijing In-Depth: Imperial Splendor & Hidden Gems

Go beyond the highlights — Summer Palace, 798 Art District, Lama Temple, and authentic local experiences

Tour Overview

Five days in Beijing allows you to truly immerse yourself in the capital's rich tapestry of imperial grandeur, contemporary art, spiritual traditions, and everyday life.

Beyond the famous landmarks, this tour takes you into Beijing's soul: the serene Summer Palace gardens, the 798 contemporary art district buzzing with creativity, the Lama Temple, and the quirky food stalls of Guijie. You'll also enjoy a dumpling-making class with a local family and a morning tai chi session in a park.

With 5 days at a relaxed pace, you'll leave Beijing feeling like you've truly experienced the city — not just ticked off landmarks.

Tour Highlights

◆ All Beijing essentials — Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
◆ 798 Art District guided tour — cutting-edge contemporary galleries and creative cafes
◆ Hands-on dumpling-making class in a traditional courtyard home with a Beijing family
◆ Tai chi session at dawn in the Temple of Heaven park with a master instructor
◆ Guijie (Ghost Street) evening food walk — Beijing's best street food and craft beer
◆ Visit the Lama Temple, Confucius Temple, and Imperial College — Beijing's spiritual heart

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival & Orientation. Airport pickup and hotel check-in. Afternoon orientation walk through Wangfujing — Beijing's premier shopping street. Visit St. Joseph's Cathedral and explore the exotic night market. Welcome dinner at a hidden courtyard restaurant in a hutong.

Day 2:

Imperial Beijing. Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City (VIP access). Lunch at a noodle house beloved by locals. Jingshan Park — climb the hill overlooking the Forbidden City for the iconic panoramic view. Evening: Peking duck dinner at the 150-year-old Quanjude restaurant.

Day 3:

Great Wall Adventure. Full-day to Mutianyu. Cable car up, 3 hours to explore multiple watchtowers. Farm-to-table lunch near the Wall. Return to Beijing. Optional Olympic Park photo stop. Free evening.

Day 4:

Spiritual & Contemporary Beijing. Morning tai chi session in Temple of Heaven park with a master. Tour the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests. Visit Lama Temple — 26m sandalwood Buddha. Afternoon at 798 Art District. Evening dumpling-making class with a Beijing family.

Day 5:

Summer Palace & Departure. Morning at the Summer Palace — imperial garden retreat with Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor. Dragon boat ride. Lunch inside the palace grounds. Afternoon transfer to airport/train.