Route map
Schematic route · not to scale
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Beijing
Transfer from the airport to your hotel and keep the remainder of the day free after the journey.
Day 2: Palace and northern city streets
Visit the Forbidden City and Jingshan, then continue through the northern Central Axis area. Wanning Bridge, Shichahai and the Drum Tower neighborhood add context to the palace visit, showing how waterways, streets and landmarks connect within the older city.
Day 3: Everyday Beijing
Start with a morning food market before exploring the Temple of Heaven. Later, walk through Xicheng hutongs and learn about courtyard culture. The emphasis is on observing neighborhood details and local routines, with any hosted visit arranged before the day.
Day 4: Great Wall and water town
Travel to Jinshanling for the agreed ridge walk, followed by Gubei Water Town. A Simatai night view is planned according to the tickets and operating hours available for your departure. Walking pace and transfer time determine how these separate visits fit together.
Day 5: Imperial memorials
Explore Changling and the Sacred Way, focusing on the landscape, architecture and ceremonial approach to the Ming burial sites. This day provides a different perspective on imperial life from the earlier palace visit.
Day 6: Industrial and contemporary Beijing
Visit Shougang Park to see former steelworks structures in a new urban setting. A copper hotpot meal and a new-energy vehicle experience introduce contemporary tastes and technology. The precise vehicle activity and access are confirmed in advance.
Day 7: Leave the city
Check out and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Planning your visit
The itinerary is tailored to your dates and interests. Night visits, market opening times, hosted courtyard sessions and the vehicle experience are reconfirmed before booking.
