An 8-day journey full of warmth and wonder. This journey covers grand imperial sites, classic gardens, the Great Wall, modern art, traditional cloisonné craft and a lively theme park. It blends ancient history with modern energy, letting you experience timeless culture and wonderful leisure of the historic capital in one immersive trip.
Discover The Secrets of Hutong Life
Invite national level intangibl-e cultural heritage inheritors to host exclusive shows of Sichuan Face-changing and Shadow Puppetry, with hands-on learning opportun-ities available.
Art of Calligraphy
Discover the art of Chinese calligraphy under the gui-dance of skilled instructors, from the first brushstroke to completing your own piece. Beginners are warmly wel-comed, with each guest creating a personal work to take home as a lasting keepsake.
Dive into Ancient Tai Chi Wisdom
Tai Chi's traditional Chinese wisdom lets slow movements and breathing exercises enhance mental, physical and emotional energy.
Cloisonné Experience
A national intangible cultural heritage of Beijing, known as one of the Eight Unique Crafts of Yanjing. You can watch masters demonstrate wire pinching and enamel filling, then make your own small piece (pendant, coaster) with guidance.
Tanghulu Making Class
Kids will love crafting tasty and sticky tanghulu fruit skewers with our chef in your private courtyard.
DAY 1 Departure
Land in Beijing and check into your hotel to rest and settle into your travel rhythm. Wander quiet old‑town hutong lanes in the evening away from crowds, soak up tranquil local life and begin your upscale imperial‑city journey.
DAY 2 Forbidden City Private Cultural
Enjoy a private guided tour with an experienced historian to uncover imperial rituals, ancient architecture and Qing‑Dynasty history. Ride a rickshaw through hutongs to Jingshan Hill and watch sunset paint the central axis of the Forbidden City for an exclusive unforgettable view.
Day 3 Mutianyu Great‑Wall Premium Experience
Travel to Mutianyu Great Wall by private car with no shared group. Take the cable car uphill and slide down by toboggan. Delight in an elegant afternoon tea or mountain picnic. An optional helicopter ride offers a breathtaking bird’s‑eye view of the wall, subject to weather and air‑space approval.
DAY 4 Off‑Peak Summer‑Palace Visit
Enter the Summer Palace right after opening to beat crowds. Wander the quiet West Dyke with ancient bridges and willow trees and appreciate refined royal‑garden beauty. Finish your tour with an upscale lakeside afternoon tea for slow, relaxed sightseeing.
DAY 5 Yonghe Temple & National Museum In‑Depth Exploration
Visit Yonghe Temple in the morning, an imperial Tibetan‑Buddhist temple full of peaceful spiritual charm. In the afternoon, tour the National Museum of China with a professional guide and trace thousands of years of Chinese civilisation.
DAY 6 Journey to Tianjin
Ride by private car to Tianjin and embrace its coastal‑city atmosphere. Stroll through the Italian‑style district and century‑old European‑style buildings, experiencing Tianjin’s unique blend of Chinese and western culture on a leisurely unrushed trip.
DAY 7 Wudadao Former‑Residence Tour
Explore hidden century‑old villas on Wudadao Road and learn about Tianjin’s modern‑history stories. Take an exclusive night cruise along Haihe River to enjoy riverside lights, then savour a private fine‑dinner at a high‑end riverside restaurant.
DAY 8 Warm home
Send to the airport according to the flight time.
