Beijing 8-Day City Highlights Tour
- Durée 7 nights / 8 days
- Langue English
- Thème Culture
- Rythme Easy
- Taille du groupe Prix 4 pax
Résumé du voyage
Discover Beijing in depth on this 8-day city trip. From Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City to a hike on the Great Wall at Gubeikou, the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, traditional hutongs, the 798 Art District and the Olympic Park, you experience China’s capital with a local German-speaking guide while staying in a comfortable city hotel.
Prestations prévues
Programme complet
Arrival in Beijing
Points of Interest : Beijing
Upon arrival at Beijing Airport, your tour guide welcomes you and accompanies you to your hotel in the city. After check-in, you have time to rest from the journey and get your first impressions of China’s capital at your own pace.
- Meals included : No meals included
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
Points of Interest : Beijing
Today you explore Beijing on a guided city tour. You stroll across Tiananmen Square before entering the legendary Forbidden City, the former residence of China’s emperors. From Jingshan Park, also called Coal Hill, you enjoy a sweeping view over the golden roofs of the Imperial Palace. Afterwards you visit the Temple of Heaven, whose Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests is one of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Hike on the Great Wall of China at Gubeikou
Points of Interest : Beijing
You leave the city and drive about 125 kilometres to Gubeikou in Miyun County. Here you explore a historic section of the Great Wall largely built under Ming Dynasty general Xu Da. The wall winds for more than 20 kilometres over the ridges, offering impressive views of the surrounding mountains as you hike along its ancient stones.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Summer Palace and Panda Visit at the Zoo
Points of Interest : Beijing
In the morning you visit the Summer Palace, the Qing Dynasty’s former lakeside retreat for the hot season. You stroll through the vast palace grounds, along Kunming Lake and beneath the richly painted Long Corridor, absorbing the classical Chinese garden architecture. Afterwards you head to the city zoo, where you can watch China’s famous giant pandas at close range.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Lama Temple, Imperial Academy and Hutongs
Points of Interest : Beijing
This morning you visit the Lama Temple, the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple outside Tibet, founded during the Qing Dynasty. You then discover the historic Imperial Academy Guozijian, the highest educational institution of the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, where selected students from all over the country once received free tuition, food and lodging.
In the afternoon you continue to the Drum Tower, in an area where Beijing’s hutongs and traditional courtyard houses are particularly well preserved. You take a walk through the narrow lanes, learn about the history of the hutong neighbourhoods and visit a carefully curated hutong museum with detailed miniature models and exhibits illustrating everyday life in these alleyways.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
798 Art District, Olympic Park and Beihai Park
Points of Interest : Beijing
In the morning you explore the trendy 798 Art District, a former factory complex that today houses galleries, design shops and cafés amid industrial architecture and contemporary art. In the afternoon you drive to the Olympic Park for a short photo stop at the striking National Stadium, known as the Bird’s Nest, and the adjacent swimming stadium. Afterwards you relax on a walk through Beihai Park, one of Beijing’s classical Chinese gardens, recognisable by its white pagodas and lakeside scenery.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Free Time in Beijing
Points of Interest : Peking
Your last full day in Beijing is free for your own plans. You can revisit favourite sights, discover modern shopping districts, sample regional cuisine or simply soak up the atmosphere of this fascinating blend of ancient and contemporary China.
- Meals included : No meals included
- Accommodation : Overnight at Dong Fang Hotel (Beijing)
Departure
Points of Interest : Beijing
Depending on your flight time, you are transferred to the airport for your journey home or onward travel. Your stay in Beijing comes to an end with many new impressions of China’s capital.
- Meals included : Breakfast
- Last day : Transfer to the airport for your return or onward flight
Beijing 8-Day City Highlights Tour
Participants
Date
Overall rating
Tetyana5.02026-03-04Neos Travel designed a trip that could be personalized to my schedule. The guides were very competent, and it was possible to start later and stay longer to fit my daily rhythm. Markus provided excellent planning advice and was always reachable, offering several alternatives. I couldn't fault a thing—perfect—and I will plan my next Japan trip again with Neos Travel.
Claudia5.02026-03-03Neos Travel took care of everything and the trip was well organized. From pickup at the train station, rides in our minibus with the driver, to the hotel, tour guide, meals, sights, and the schedule—everything ran smoothly. Our tour guide, Frau Ling, was excellent and very attentive. She spoke good German and also brought humor to our teenage group. Even when she couldn’t answer every question, she gave us a thorough introduction to Chinese culture. She adjusted the program to weather conditions and led us enthusiastically through the vegetable market.
...5.02026-03-01Neos Travel organized the trip superbly; everything went off without a hitch, exactly as agreed. The flexibility in tailoring the package was also excellent. A big thank you to our outstanding contact, Liane!
Silke5.02026-02-22China was our first trip there, and we honestly couldn't imagine doing it any better. Neos Travel's local partner Markus planned and organized everything to perfection for us. From our very first contact with Markus to the end of our entire China tour, we received expert guidance, attentive support, and plenty of practical tips. Over 19 days we explored Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. We rode high-speed trains four times and took two domestic flights. At every stop we had a private guide and driver, and everything ran seamlessly. Guides welcomed us at stations and airports with signs bearing our name, so we found each other immediately. The guides spoke excellent German, were courteous, friendly, and possessed an incredible depth of knowledge that they shared with us brilliantly. Every single day was fantastic and completely different. It's impossible to pick a highlight — it was all wonderful and breathtaking. A huge thank-you to Markus; we had a wonderful time in China. We’re also very happy with Neos Travel and would gladly recommend it.
Rambler5.02026-02-18China surprised me with its efficient public transport, the high electrification of traffic, and the overall cleanliness and safety — a wonderful destination for travel. At first I had to adjust to the crowds, but the wide streets and parks help spread people out, so you’re rarely crowded. Landscapes impressed me: Beijing’s northern surroundings and Guilin’s scenery in the south were highlights. I was lucky with the weather — three weeks without a drop of rain! Among the cities, Beijing and Shanghai left a strong impression; Xi’an and Chengdu were also beautiful, while Giongqing was a bit much for me. The guides were excellent, and through them I learned a lot about the country’s history and culture. I admire how the drivers handle the heavy traffic — calm, confident, and in control. Communication with Neos Travel was quick and informative at all times, and everything went smoothly. Thank you, Neos Travel; I would gladly recommend you.
D&S4.02026-02-11As part of our Neos Travel itinerary, our first day in Shanghai was filled with boundless wonder. The city, the traffic, the people—everything felt larger than life! It takes a moment to adjust to the crowds, but Xi’an was especially impressive beyond Shanghai. The hotel selections were excellent in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, and again in Shanghai/Pudong, and very tidy in Hangzhou; we were less impressed by Suzhou (Holiday Inn) and Beijing (Penta Hotel). The boat trip was very good, and the views along the Yangtze were partly superb. The first excursion into the Xiling Gorge was thrilling!
Wortmann4.02026-02-07Overall, the trip was very nice. The on-site guides were good and informative, and the drivers were mostly excellent (one exception). The accommodations were also fine. The only clouds were the cancellation of the helicopter flight and the hot-air balloon ride, which dimmed the finale somewhat. In the future, it would be better not to collect money upfront for activities—pay on-site if the event goes ahead. We also appreciated the travel guidance from our Neos Travel team, especially the Xi'an tip about the evening theater with dinner.
Marie5.02026-01-21We did a tailor-made journey with Neos Travel. From Frankfurt we flew to Beijing to visit the Great Wall, then after this short stop we hopped on the train to Xining and from there embarked on the legendary journey to Lhasa (we were the only foreigners on the train). Lhasa was our central stop, and from there we explored Tibet thanks to the excellent organization by Neos Travel. We'd love to come back.
Anonym5.02026-01-16Neos Travel planned the trip to perfection and executed it flawlessly, and even our on-site requests were accommodated without any problems. Thank you for this fantastic experience with Neos Travel!
Sandra5.02026-01-10This trip, organized by Neos Travel, turned out to be perfectly planned. We were all initially thrilled by how well it was organized; we had no problems or uneasy moments, and we felt very safe as everything ran smoothly. The China journey was very impressive for us Europeans; we hadn’t expected it to be so wonderful, and we all gained plenty of impressions. Although we visited several big cities, we never felt that the people were stressed. The sights were busy, but it was not an organizational issue. We take only positive memories from the China trip and would highly recommend the organization.
- Tetyana5.02026-03-04
Neos Travel designed a trip that could be personalized to my schedule. The guides were very competent, and it was possible to start later and stay longer to fit my daily rhythm. Markus provided excellent planning advice and was always reachable, offering several alternatives. I couldn't fault a thing—perfect—and I will plan my next Japan trip again with Neos Travel.
- Claudia5.02026-03-03
Neos Travel took care of everything and the trip was well organized. From pickup at the train station, rides in our minibus with the driver, to the hotel, tour guide, meals, sights, and the schedule—everything ran smoothly. Our tour guide, Frau Ling, was excellent and very attentive. She spoke good German and also brought humor to our teenage group. Even when she couldn’t answer every question, she gave us a thorough introduction to Chinese culture. She adjusted the program to weather conditions and led us enthusiastically through the vegetable market.
- ...5.02026-03-01
Neos Travel organized the trip superbly; everything went off without a hitch, exactly as agreed. The flexibility in tailoring the package was also excellent. A big thank you to our outstanding contact, Liane!
- Silke5.02026-02-22
China was our first trip there, and we honestly couldn't imagine doing it any better. Neos Travel's local partner Markus planned and organized everything to perfection for us. From our very first contact with Markus to the end of our entire China tour, we received expert guidance, attentive support, and plenty of practical tips. Over 19 days we explored Beijing, Luoyang, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshuo, Hangzhou, Suzhou, and Shanghai. We rode high-speed trains four times and took two domestic flights. At every stop we had a private guide and driver, and everything ran seamlessly. Guides welcomed us at stations and airports with signs bearing our name, so we found each other immediately. The guides spoke excellent German, were courteous, friendly, and possessed an incredible depth of knowledge that they shared with us brilliantly. Every single day was fantastic and completely different. It's impossible to pick a highlight — it was all wonderful and breathtaking. A huge thank-you to Markus; we had a wonderful time in China. We’re also very happy with Neos Travel and would gladly recommend it.
- Rambler5.02026-02-18
China surprised me with its efficient public transport, the high electrification of traffic, and the overall cleanliness and safety — a wonderful destination for travel. At first I had to adjust to the crowds, but the wide streets and parks help spread people out, so you’re rarely crowded. Landscapes impressed me: Beijing’s northern surroundings and Guilin’s scenery in the south were highlights. I was lucky with the weather — three weeks without a drop of rain! Among the cities, Beijing and Shanghai left a strong impression; Xi’an and Chengdu were also beautiful, while Giongqing was a bit much for me. The guides were excellent, and through them I learned a lot about the country’s history and culture. I admire how the drivers handle the heavy traffic — calm, confident, and in control. Communication with Neos Travel was quick and informative at all times, and everything went smoothly. Thank you, Neos Travel; I would gladly recommend you.
- D&S4.02026-02-11
As part of our Neos Travel itinerary, our first day in Shanghai was filled with boundless wonder. The city, the traffic, the people—everything felt larger than life! It takes a moment to adjust to the crowds, but Xi’an was especially impressive beyond Shanghai. The hotel selections were excellent in Shanghai, Chengdu, Xi’an, and again in Shanghai/Pudong, and very tidy in Hangzhou; we were less impressed by Suzhou (Holiday Inn) and Beijing (Penta Hotel). The boat trip was very good, and the views along the Yangtze were partly superb. The first excursion into the Xiling Gorge was thrilling!
- Wortmann4.02026-02-07
Overall, the trip was very nice. The on-site guides were good and informative, and the drivers were mostly excellent (one exception). The accommodations were also fine. The only clouds were the cancellation of the helicopter flight and the hot-air balloon ride, which dimmed the finale somewhat. In the future, it would be better not to collect money upfront for activities—pay on-site if the event goes ahead. We also appreciated the travel guidance from our Neos Travel team, especially the Xi'an tip about the evening theater with dinner.
- Marie5.02026-01-21
We did a tailor-made journey with Neos Travel. From Frankfurt we flew to Beijing to visit the Great Wall, then after this short stop we hopped on the train to Xining and from there embarked on the legendary journey to Lhasa (we were the only foreigners on the train). Lhasa was our central stop, and from there we explored Tibet thanks to the excellent organization by Neos Travel. We'd love to come back.
- Anonym5.02026-01-16
Neos Travel planned the trip to perfection and executed it flawlessly, and even our on-site requests were accommodated without any problems. Thank you for this fantastic experience with Neos Travel!
- Sandra5.02026-01-10
This trip, organized by Neos Travel, turned out to be perfectly planned. We were all initially thrilled by how well it was organized; we had no problems or uneasy moments, and we felt very safe as everything ran smoothly. The China journey was very impressive for us Europeans; we hadn’t expected it to be so wonderful, and we all gained plenty of impressions. Although we visited several big cities, we never felt that the people were stressed. The sights were busy, but it was not an organizational issue. We take only positive memories from the China trip and would highly recommend the organization.
What is included in the price
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- 7 nights in selected hotels (local category) with breakfast
- Meals as indicated in the program
- All transfers mentioned in the program in air-conditioned, local tour buses
- All visits and sightseeing mentioned in the program including entrance fees
- Local German-speaking tour guide
- Value-added tax
- International flights
- Visa
- Tips
- Personal expenses