Beijing: imperial landmarks and living history
Focus on one city through palaces, imperial gardens and a day at the Great Wall, allowing time to explore without adding distant cities.
Journey highlights
- The architecture of the Forbidden City
- A section of the Great Wall
- The gardens and lake of the Summer Palace
Proposed itinerary
Day 1
Arriving in Beijing
Settle in and rest, then explore the neighbourhood if your arrival time allows.
Day 2
Stories of the imperial capital
Visit the Forbidden City when tickets are confirmed and explore the historic centre.
Day 3
A day at the Great Wall
Explore a section of the wall selected according to walking abilities and operating conditions.
Day 4
Imperial gardens and old streets
Discover the Summer Palace, then explore everyday life around Qianmen.
Day 5
Completing the journey
Rest and leave sufficient time for the airport transfer before your return flight.
Duration and visit order may change with flights, weather, opening days and confirmed services. Photos illustrate destinations and do not represent confirmed hotels or services.
More about the destinations
Sources inform destination facts and route planning; Nam Phúc’s outline is independently written. Prices and services on linked sites are not Nam Phúc offers.
Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism ↗Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism ↗Saigontourist ↗