Food stops give structure to this Beijing journey, pairing familiar landmarks with markets, neighborhood lanes and countryside meals.
The next chapter of your Great Wall journey
Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Keep the first evening open after the journey.
Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.
The next chapter of your Great Wall journey
Explore the Forbidden City before a home-style Chinese lunch. Visit Beihai Park for a slower walk, then sit down to a roast duck dinner. The day connects major landmarks with two different dining settings, leaving the guide room to explain ingredients and the way the dishes are served.
Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.
The next chapter of your Great Wall journey
Travel to Mutianyu for a walk along the restored ramparts, with the length adjusted to your group. A farmhouse lunch follows the outdoor visit. Back in the city, a Mongolian hotpot meal offers a contrasting style of eating around a shared pot.
Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.
The next chapter of your Great Wall journey
Begin at a morning market, then explore hutong street food with your guide. Discuss the foods before tasting and allow time to ask about familiar and unfamiliar ingredients. Continue to the Temple of Heaven for the day’s cultural visit, balancing the food stops with walking and rest.
Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.
The next chapter of your Great Wall journey
Check out and meet your driver for the airport transfer, arranged around the confirmed flight time.
Daily itineraries may vary due to trail and road conditions, weather, and government regulations. Hiking routes, accommodation arrangements, and transfer times between sections are subject to change.
Enjoy freshly prepared, authentic Chinese dishes along the journey—from country-style meals at our camping centers and guesthouses to local restaurant favorites. Vegetarian and gluten-free meals can be arranged with advance notice, and complimentary bottled water is provided along the way. Celebrating a birthday or anniversary? Let us know in advance and we’ll help arrange a special moment during your journey. Meal arrangements and celebrations vary by itinerary and your confirmed package.
Travel between hiking sections with our professional drivers in quality Buick and Mercedes vehicles. Your private transfer arrangements from Beijing and back, along with vehicle size, are matched to your group and confirmed itinerary.
Prashant26 remembered how Oliver explained the history of the palace buildings and Tiananmen Square. The traveler also appreciated the punctual driver and Oliver’s help arranging a vegetarian lunch.
Read the original feedback ↗Anna appreciated Luis’s patience when the train arrived late and the way he explained different parts of Beijing during the drives and visits. The private transfers let the group save its energy for sightseeing.
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Check the daily itinerary for walking, stairs, outdoor activities and travel time. City visits, mountain excursions, cruises and activity trips have different demands. Tell us about mobility needs, your usual walking pace and any activities you prefer to skip so we can discuss suitable arrangements.
Weather, transport disruption or attraction closures may affect the order of visits or an activity. The team will discuss practical alternatives if an adjustment is needed. For cancellation or rescheduling, any charges, credits or refunds follow your confirmed proposal and booking conditions; request those terms before paying.
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Please disclose allergies, dietary restrictions and tasting preferences before the tour. Restaurants, market stops and dishes are selected around the route and current opening arrangements; the quote lists included meals.
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