D1 Beijing

Today you will first visit the Tian’anmen Square, which is the capital city centre! Many key events affecting the whole country even the world happened here. After leaving the square, you will make your way to Forbidden City, the largest pieces of imperial building in China, where you will be able to see the Emperor’s living quarters inside.

In the afternoon, you will have a tricycle Hutong tour to explore the traditional life of Beijing people. The tour includes the visit of a local family, a kindergarten and the Bell Tower. You will have Chinese dumpling lunch with other local dishes cooked by the housewife at a quadrangle.

Meal: lunch at local family

Accommodation: not included

D2 Beijing

You will be driven to the Temple of Heaven in the morning. 24 emperors had held sacrificing ceremonies at this imperial temple since 1420. And now, it becomes a park and local people fly kites and do exercise inside. You are welcome to join them!

The next stop will be the Da-zha-lan Old Street which has 580 years’ history. This old street was the busiest market in the past. Even now , countless small souvenir stores are filled with various gifts.  

In the afternoon, you will have a chance to visit Zhongguancun Silicon Valley as well as the Beijing University. Zhong Guan Cun is the high tech area of Beijing. The largest Computer market is filled with various digital products. Beijing University is the Chinese Cambridge, which used to be a prince’s mansion and garden in Qing dynastyYou will not miss the visit of newly built gymnasium in Beijing University, which will host the ping-pong games in 2008 Olympic.

Meal:Chinese style lunch

Accommodation: not included