4 Days Beijing Tour with Thrilling Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform and Chinese Kongfu Show

Highlights

This tour not only consists highlighted historical sites but also beautiful scenery spots around Beijing, you can have a better understanding of imperial culture and lifestyle of Beijingers. You’ll meet adorable giant pandas, one exciting activity is walking on the transparent glass bridge which built on the mountain, you’ll appreciate awe-inspiring vision from the top. Be brave!

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Beihai Park

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City has now become recognized as one of the five most important palaces in the world. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987, and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.

Forbidden City

Jingshan Park

Jingshan Park is a beautiful royal landscape garden. The park is nice to walk around but what really makes it great is that the temple at the top of the hill, the Pavilion of Everlasting Spring, affords panoramic views over Beijing and the Forbidden City.

Jingshan Park

Temple of Heaven

Temple of Heaven is the largest and most representative existing masterpiece among China's ancient sacrificial buildings. It has been listed as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. The complex was visited by the Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven for good harvest.

Temple of Heaven

Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu Great Wall reputed as “the most beautiful part of thousand-li Great Wall”. It’s the longest section of Great Wall and granted as one of the 16 most beautiful sceneries in Beijing with the most interesting entertainment facilities for different ages.

Mutianyu Great Wall

Ming Tombs(Changling)

The tomb is the largest of the 13 Ming tombs, for Emperor Zhudi and his wife lies at the foot of Tianshoushan (Heavenly Longevity Mountain). Changling is the only tomb in the complex that has been unearthed for scientific research and has over 3,000 precious unearthed articles.

Ming Tombs(Changling)

Beijing Zoo

The highlight of Beijing Zoo is for many the hall of the giant panda. As everyone knows, the giant panda is native to China and recognized as one of China’s national treasures and a national symbol.

Beijing Zoo

Beijing Olympic Park

It's the hosting place for the 2008 Olympic Games with unprecedented architectures of Bird's Nest and Water Cube displaying colorful lights casting a bright and dazzling world in the evening.

Beijing Olympic Park

Hutong

Hutong now means a lane, formed by rows of Courtyard where old Beijing residents lived. People say that the real culture of Beijing is the culture of the Hutong and Courtyards. The alleys give a wonderful glimpse into yesterday’s world, the old way of life and traditional Beijing culture.

Hutong

Summer Palace

Summer Palace ranked amongst the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO in 1998. It declared the Summer Palace "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design. It is said to be the best preserved imperial garden in the world, and the largest of its kind still in existence in China.

Summer Palace

Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform

It is claimed to be the largest sightseeing platform in the world, hanging 32.8 meters out from the cliff with a jaw-dropping scenic view. The breathless feeling of walking above glass platform brings shakes and challenges to visitors.

Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform

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Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Day 1 Beijing

Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park

Today, we will start our tour by visiting Forbidden City, there are thousands of palaces which exhibits numerous paintings and other relics, so you can know history under guidance from our informative and knowledgeable tour guide. The buildings are colossal and majestic, you might take 2 hours since there is so much to see. Across the Forbidden City, you’ll see a hill which is the Jingshan Park, you can climb up to the top to have a better view of imperial palaces.

Then let’s eat Chinese cuisine together, afterward visiting Temple of Heaven where emperors worship good harvest and fortune for the country. Our last stop is Beihai Park, a big field of a lake with tranquil and enthralling environment, it gives us a sense of chill and peace when breezing. Many bars run a business here, if you are tired, we can purchase a beverage to watch charming scenery then go back to the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Beihai Park

Forbidden City

Jingshan Park

Temple of Heaven

Lunch

Day 2 Beijing

Mutianyu Great Wall, Ming Tombs(Changling), Chinese Kongfu Show

Tour guide will pick you up around 7:30am, then drive 1.5 hours to Mutianyu Great Wall, it is well-known ancient buildings for its uneven and steep stone steps, and it stands still after thousands of years. You can hike up or take a cable car to have a breathtaking vision. Then have an authentic Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.

Let’s go to Ming Tombs(Changling) where emperor built themselves a veritable grand palace. It buried 13 emperors and their concubines. You will visit astonishing architectures and the relics excavated from their tombs. Then we’ll watch an exciting Chinese Kongfu Show together, afterward, we’ll drop you off at the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Mutianyu Great Wall

Ming Tombs(Changling)

Famous Show

Chinese Kungfu Show

Lunch

Day 3 Beijing

Summer Palace, Hutong, Beiing Zoo, Olympic Center

We’ll meet you around 7:30 am, then visit imperial garden-Summer Palace, it’s so huge with fantastic buildings and views. You can walk through Long Corridor to appreciate mysterious and vivid paintings. Have an immense attractive scenery over Kunming Lake, there are plenty of ancient trees and pavilions etc, have a leisure stroll on the path to experience inner peace. Then take a rickshaw to visit hutongs and eat lunch at a local family house to experience hutong lifestyle.

After that, we’ll head to Beiing Zoo to watch lovely pandas playing, sleeping or eating. Then move to Olympic Center to take snapshots from outside of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. At last, you’ll be transferred back to hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Beijing Zoo

Beijing Olympic Park

Hutong

Summer Palace

Lunch

Day 4 Beijing

Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform

Today, we’ll take you to Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform, 2 hours away from Beijing downtown area. The stone steps are very steep, so take your sports shoes for hiking, or you can take a cable car up to the summit. Then move to the transparent glass plank which built on the summit, you’ll be dumbfounded to see it and teeter on the path, take a deep breath to look down the foot or look around the astonishing beauty. Choose take a cable car down to the hill will give a memorable experience to view breathtaking and astonishing scenery along the way. Then eat lunch at a local restaurant and go back to the hotel.

Scenic spots included in the itinerary

Shilinxia Glass Viewing Platform

Lunch

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Hotel Description

Hotel Position : Plaza del Angel, 12, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

The Ping'anfu Hotel (Ping'anfu Binguan) is a luxury hotel located in the hustle and bustle of the city center. It is only 4 kilometers from the railway station and 28 kilometers from the airport. This hotel provide comfortable rooms, ranging from standard doubles to deluxe suites. Facilities in rooms include international direct dial telephones, satellite televisions, central air conditioning and mini bars. Room service is available on request. Guests of the hotel will also have the chance to relax in the sauna and massage center. The hotel has numerous restaurants, mostly serving Chinese cuisine.

Services & Amenities

Hotel Policies

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in from 14:00

Check-out before 12:00

Hotel Notes

Smoking is now strictly prohibited within all public and enclosed spaces in Beijing. This hotel will NOT offer smoking rooms.

Hotel Description

Opened:2000

Number of rooms:108

Postcode:100007

Redecorated:2017

Price Includes

Entrance Tickets

Lunch

A bottle of water per person per day

Private English-speaking tour guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

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Cable car & toboggan

Tips for driver and guide

Self-financed Projects

Transport

Beijing Airport Pickup

$45(Passat:1-2people)

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Beijing Airport Drop-off

$45(Passat:1-2people)

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Food

Peking Roast Duck

$55 For 1 people

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Peking Roast Duck

Peking duck, also known as Peking Roasted Duck or Beijing Kaoya, is a dish of great antiquity from Beijing that can trace back to the imperial era. Nowadays, Peking Duck had become one of the specialties of the capital and a national symbol of China, favored by tourists and diplomats alike. For instance, Henry Kissinger, the former Secretary of State of the United States, came to savor this cate, during his two visits to China in 1971 and in 1976. It has also been a favorite delicacy for various political leaders ranging from Cuban Fidel Castro to former German chancellor Helmut Kohl.

The delicacy is characterized by its crisp skin shining date-red in color and tender texture, with authentic versions serving mostly the skin and little meat, sliced in front of the diners by the cook. The hot Peking Roast Duck will be brought to the dining table by the chef where he will slice it into more than 100 thin flakes, each having its piece of crispy skin. The meat is often eaten with spring onion, cucumber and sweet bean sauce with pancake rolled around the fillings. Sometimes pickled radish is also inside, and other sauces can be used. The remaining duck with meat and bones can be cooked in three ways. The traditional way is to be cooked into a broth. The meat together with bones can also be stir-fried with sweet bean sauce, or rapidly sautéed and served with salt and Sichuan pepper.

Besides the traditional one, many restaurants offer an All Duck Banquet - various dishes cooked with the offal and juices of the duck, surrounding the main dish. It will be sure to give you satisfaction and enjoyment when dining.

Duck has been roasted in China since the Southern and Northern Dynasties(386-589). Up until the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), ducks were roasted in the area around Jinling (ancient name for Nanjing). A variation of roast duck was prepared for the Emperor of China in the Yuan dynasty(1271-1368). The Peking Roast Duck that came to be associated with the term was fully developed during the later Ming dynasty when the rulers moved their capital city to Beijing from Jinling and by then, Peking Duck was one of the main dishes on imperial court menus and was highly regarded by emperors and other members of the ruling classes. By the Qianlong Period (1736–1796) of the Qing dynasty, the popularity of Peking Duck spread to the upper classes. The first restaurant specializing in Peking Duck, Bianyifang, was established in the Xianyukou, close to Qianmen of Beijing in 1416.

Preparation

Raising the duck

Newborn ducks are raised specially in a free range environment for the first 45 days of their lives, and force fed 4 times a day for the next 15–20 days, resulting in ducks that weigh 5–7 kg. The force-feeding of the ducks led to an alternate name for the animal, Peking Stuffed Duck.

Seasoning the duck

A suitable fattened White Beijing Ducks are slaughtered, plucked, eviscerated and rinsed thoroughly with water. Air is pumped under the skin through the neck cavity to separate the skin from the fat. The duck is then plunged in boiling water for 1 to 5 minutes, then hung to dry. This will tighten the skin and help the duck to achieve its traditional crispy texture. The duck is then glazed with a layer of potentially spiced and flavored maltose syrup. A marinade of traditional flavorings, including soy sauce and five-spice powder, and more maltose, is then applied inside the body cavity. This will flavor the duck during the next step. The duck is then left to dry for between 24 hours and several days in a cool, dry place, which allows the skin to crisp while roasting.

Roasting the duck

Hitherto, there are two traditional schools of cuisine for the duck cooking, namely closed oven and hung oven.

Closed-oven style

Peking duck is originally roasted in a conventional closed oven, allowing the meat to be slowly cooked through the convection of heat within the oven. Controlling the fuel and the temperature is the main skill. In closed-oven style, duck meat is combined well with the fat under the skin, and therefore is juicy and tender.

Hung-oven style

The hung oven, also known as open oven, was developed in the imperial kitchens during the Qing Dynasty. It is designed to roast up to 20 ducks at the same time with an open fire fueled by fruit hardwood from peach or pear trees. The ducks are hung on hooks above the fire and roasted at a temperature of 270 °C (525 °F) for 30–40 minutes. While the ducks are roasting, the chef may use a pole to dangle each duck closer to the fire for 30-second intervals. By the means of hung oven, the fat is usually melted during the cooking process, so the skin is more crispy.

The initial technique has been perpetuated by very few restaurants among which the household name Bianyi Fang is the representative. The second method is relatively well-known and used with great success by the notable Quan Ju De Restaurant, first established in 1864, which won the China Renowned Trademark as well.

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Hot Pot

$45 For 1 people

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Hot Pot

　　Hot pot, and the less common Chinese fondue, refer to several East Asian varieties of stew, is ke consisting of a simmering metal pot of stock at the center of the dining table. While the hot pot .is kept simmering, ingredients are placed into the pot and are cooked at the table. Typical hot pot dishes include thinly sliced meat, leafy vegetables, mushrooms, wontons, egg dumplings, and seafood. The cooked food is usually eaten with a dipping sauce. In many areas, hot pot meals are often eaten inn the winter.

The Chinese hot pot boasts a history of more than 1,000 years.While often called "Mongolian hot pot", it is unclear if the dish actuall originated in Mongolia. Mongol warriors had been known to cook with their helmets, which they used to boil food, but due to the complexity and specialization of the utensils and the method of eating, hot pot cooking is much better suited to a sedentary culture. A nomadic household will avoid such highly specialized tools to save volume and weight during migration. Both the preparation method and the required equipment are unknown in the cuisine of Mongolia of today.
　　Hot pot cooking seems to have spread to northern China during the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906). In time, regional variations developed with different ingredients such as seafood. By Qing Dynasty, hot pot had become popular throughout most of China. Today in many modern homes, particularly in big cities, the traditional coal-heated hot pot has been replaced by electric,gas or electromagnetic cooker versions.
　　Because hot pot styles change so much from region to region, many different ingredients are used.

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Program

Beijng Acrobatic Show

$44 For 1people

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Peking Opera Show

$44 For 1people

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Golden Mask Dynasty Show

$60 For 1people

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Golden Mask Dynasty Show

　　An original Chinese play, "The Golden Mask Dynasty," was held August 16 at OCT Theater in Beijing Happy Valley. This play was sponsored by Overseas Chinese Town, OCT, which invested 200 million yuan into building the OCT Theater for the play.

　　Set in the Golden Mask Dynasty, a legendary age in China, the story tells how a queen, who wears a golden mask, creates a splendid dynasty. The play has eight chapters and includes more than 200 actors from China and abroad. Produced by Chinese playwrights, directors and designers, the play features Chinese dances, acrobatics, costumes, and lighting and acoustics.

　　The Golden Mask Dynasty is a mythical age, and the play tells a fairy-tale like story of war, royal banquets, and romance. The play has 20 different dance scenes, ranging from war scenes to romance. The director invited composers Liu Gangbao and Li Cangsang to compose the music jointly. Composer Zhang Qianyi, who wrote the "Qinghai-Tibet Plateau," composed the theme song "The Words of Love" for the Golden Mask Dynasty, and vocalist Tang Jing sang the song. The play's wardrobe designers were inspired by the Sanxing Mound relics. They used blue and gold as the play's main colors, representing yin and yang, men and women, and heaven and earth. They created more than 500 costumes.

Inclusions

1:Show tickets

2:Hotel pick up at 4pm, drop off at hotel at 8:30pm

Exclusions

1:Gratuities (optional)

2:Meal

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benniejay

2019-07-31

Yes everything was spectacular and fascinating very professional and prompt services. There were beautiful places to explore and to see in the 4 hours that we had. The comfort and beauty of the China was incredible, The history, culture and way of life of the local people we bumped into during the layover was beyond our expectations. Hiking on the Great wall after driving through a small remote countryside was very relaxing and rejuvenating. It was the best trip ever to experience on a few hours.

We had not previously used a travel agency for touring. The crew including the driver and tour guide were really funny, friendly and knowledgeable. Despite having limited time we still had free time allowing for shopping and grabbing a meal and drinks. Highly recommend this layover in Beijing.

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mirceao455

Bucharest, Romania

2019-06-28

Great, compact, amazing tour. Our guide Jenny did the best to show us the most important attractions in Beijing in just a 2 day tour. I recommand her tours, she is great with groups, friendly and well prepared.

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2funworldtravers

2019-05-25

Mike and Karen, Tucson, Arizona

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pedro148595

2019-05-22

Highly recommend for everyone coming to Beijing

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Mdezarraga2

2019-05-22

We had an amazing trip with Jenny! She is very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions in fantastic English. She also is very organized so we were on time to each stop of our tour!

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Durban, South Africa

2019-05-09

Booking from South Africa on ChinaTour.net was so quick and easy, however I had to mail customer service as I had not received my confirmation within the 48 hours that the original mail had stated. Once done I received confirmation for all my train and internal flights within 20 minutes of sending the mail. I would highly recommend this website for booking trips through China and i will use it again in future.

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NYCfoodiegirl

New York, NY

2019-04-29

Well worth it! Jenny was really nice and incredibly helpful with the immigration process after airport personnel originally escorted to the wrong area and didn’t want to allow leaving the airport. She takes great photos! Beautiful views and fun to take the toboggan down. Wasn’t too crowded on this day - and definitely worth doing with a 7 hour layover. Nice car and driver too.

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NancyVaB

2019-04-13

Great app to buy train tickets. If you don't know the language you just show the e-ticket that the app gave you and the seller will give the tickets to you without the need to talk.

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aklein729

2019-02-20

Had a great layover tour! 100% worth it. Was easily picked up and transported to the Great Wall and back to the airport. Jenny’s English is perfect so communication flowed nicely. She even helped me take photos on the Great Wall!

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Sreesagubadi

valsayn, Trinidad and Tobago

2019-02-08

I used China tour company to visit Hangzhou on on feb 7th. It’s a private tour. The experience is very pleasant and enjoyable. Tour guide Mr. Mark Zhou was very good. He speaks good English and very patient. He knows his stuff. I visited West Lake , Buddhist temple and the Pagoda. The tour was very enjoying and place (Hangzhou) is a must to see if you wish to enjoy the nature and Chinese culture and tradition. I recommend it to every one visiting China.

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Booking Note

How to Choose Tour Type?

Affordable Group Tour:

Our small group tour is around of 15 peoples picked up from different hotels. Suitable for tourists with limited budget and who would like to travel with others from different countries.

Best Value Private Tour:

More flexible and time saving.No need to wait for other tourists.Flexible schedule . Possible to be customized for your own itinerary. A privet tour guide and air-conditioned vehicle will be at your service.

How to Book?

1. You can book online, choose to pay the deposit or full payment. We accept payment by PayPal, Credit Card, Wechat and Bank Transfer. After booking, we will send you a booking confirmation email.

2. When you arrive at the departure city, the exactly pick up time will inform by your tour guide though your hotel one night before your tour date.

3.Pick-up Service: To ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose downtown hotels within the fourth ring road of the city. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area. If your hotel is located in a narrow lane or an apartment block, we suggest you find the nearest hotel on the main street as your pick-up point.

Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.

If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.

If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Hotel, flight and train ticket fees are not refundable.

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Tour Code: A0522

Duration: 4days

Departure date: Everyday

Tour type: Private

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