Day 1Beijing Airport Pickup

The driver will pick you up in the Beijing Airport and transfer to the hotel (no guide).

Day 2Beijing Great Wall Excursion

8:30 You guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby and driving to the Mutianyu Great Wall (about 2 hours ride).

10:00-13:00 Enjoy your Great Wall hiking. Mutianyu Great Wall was built some 1400 years ago in the Northern Qi Dynasty and later rebuilt during the Ming Dynasty in the 16th century.  Along this section's 2250-meter span, 22 battlements were built at regular intervals. It is connected with Juyongguan Pass in the west and Gubeikou Gateway in the east. The Mutianyu area is surrounded by high mountains and vegetation rate reaches more than 80 percent.  Unlike other sections, Mutianyu area has beautiful landscape all the year round (about 2-3 hours).

13：00-14:00 Have lunch at the nearby Chinese local restaurant.  After lunch, drive to the Summer Palace (about 1.5 hour drive).

15:30-17:00 Wander inside the Summer Palace to enjoy its beauty and tranquility. Summer Palace, the biggest and best-preserved royal garden in China, is located in the northwest suburbs of Beijing.  Built-in 1750, it is a summer resort where the emperors of the Qing Dynasty enjoyed themselves and ruled China in Summer.  The Summer Palace represents the ultimate achievement in traditional Chinese garden building.  Built on the basis of natural hills and water, it is full of natural beauty as well as the magnificence and splendor of a Chinese royal garden while highly embodying the Chinese garden-building philosophy of “man’s work that looks a natural creation.” (about 1.5 hours)

17:30 Back to the hotel and ended a wonderful day.

Day 3Beijing City Tours

8:30 Pick up in the hotel lobby and drive to the Tian’anmen Square. Tian’anmen Square has many significant buildings, such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall, the National Museum of China, and the National Congress Hall. Forbidden City was where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties handled court business and resided.  A total of 24 emperors ruled the country from here for 600 years (about 3 hours).

12:30-13:30 Having a delicious lunch in the local restaurant, then drive to the Temple of Heaven.

14:00- 15:30 Visit the Temple of Heaven.  The Temple of Heaven specially served as the altar for emperors in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing dynasties (1644-1911) to make offerings and pray for rains and good harvests.  Covering an area of 2.73 million square meters, the temple is the largest and best-preserved ancient complex for worshipping the heaven god in the world. (about 1.5 hours)

15:45- 17:00 Walkabout 10mins from the Temple of Heaven to the Hongqiao Flea Market. Hongqiao Market is a multi-story indoor market that sells various goods, including pearls, jewelry, clothing, electronics, bags, shoes, and souvenirs (about 1-1.5 hour).

17:30 Back to the hotel and ended a wonderful day.

Day 4Tianjin City Tours

8:00 Meet your Beijing guide at the hotel lobby and drive to the Beijing South Railway Station to take the Bullet train to Tianjin (35 mins ride to Tianjin, no guide during the train ride).

10:00 Upon arrival, your private guide and driver in Tianjin will drive directly to the Porcelain House. The Porcelain House is a stunning architectural gem renowned for its unique exterior adorned with vibrant porcelain sculptures. Initially built in the 1920s, it underwent a transformative renovation in 2002 under the ownership of Zhang Lianzhi. This extraordinary blend of traditional Chinese artistry and modern creativity makes the Porcelain House a captivating and visually striking landmark in Tianjin (about 1 hour).

12:00 Enjoy a delicious Tianjin-style lunch.  After lunch, then head to the Ancient Culture Street.  Lined with diverse shops, market stalls, and local eateries, it offers a delightful mix of classic cultural features, folk crafts, and delectable snacks in a lively and picturesque setting (about 45 mins).

15:00 Take the Haihe River Sightseeing Cruise.  By taking this cruise, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Haihe River.  On the cruise ship, you will see many historical architecture and cultural buildings along the river.  There are 30 bridges on the Haihe River, 9 of which will be passed by your cruise ship.  The cruise ship also passes through Tianjin Eye (Ferris wheel), Dabei Temple, Sancha Estuary, Ancient Culture Street, Yuhuang Pavilion, Wanghailou Catholic Church, Italian Style Area, and other scenic spots along the Haihe River (about 1 hour).  After the tour, transfer to the Tianjin International Cruise Port (about 1 hour drive).

Note: If the time permits and few people wait in line, you want to ride on the Ferris Wheel (Tianjin Eye). You can ask the local guide to help you get a ticket at your own cost (80 Chinese Yuan).