Jinan-Beijing- Mutianyu Great Wall-Olympic Park-Drum and Temple of Heaven-Hutong Food Tour( L, D)

Mutianyu Great Wall - Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Jinan hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Beijing, your local tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall. Hop on your private vehicle, heading directly to Mutianyu Great Wall, the trip takes 1.5 hours, your tour guide will explain the related histories and stories along the way, feel free to ask questions if you have.

Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to take the cable car or ski lift up to the Great Wall, marvel at the surrounding area, hike up and down at different towers. You can decide how long you want to stay at the Great Wall.

Niaochao National Stadium - Enjoy a delicious lunch in the local village restaurant. Here, you will sit with the village people, and enjoy the cuisine from Northeast of China.

On the way back to city, you will drive pass by the Olympic park to get a glimpse of amazing modern stadiums built for 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

Water Cube - You will also pass by Water Cube.

Temple of Heaven - Then move on to Temple of Heaven. Temple of Heaven, one of the holiest Imperial temples in Beijing. Follow your tour guide to stroll around the courtyards and halls, learn history and culture from your tour guide. Check out how the emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties to worship the god.

In the temple, you will explore major buildings including Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest, Hall of Imperial Zenith, walking along the Danbi Bridge.Explore Echo Wall and Circular Mount Alter, then exit the temple from South Gate.

Shichahai Scenic Resort - Next, start your 2 hours food walking tour, your walking tour start from Shichahai area to Yandai xie Street, Gulou East Street, and Nanluoguxiang Allay.

Yandai Xie Street - During the food tour, you will get rich commentary from your expert guide which includes the history and stories about the area, an overview of Chinese culinary habits, a description of different regions cuisine and an introduction to selected specialties in the shops.

You are encouraged to interact with your guide and ask as many questions as you like. For adventure foodies we do have food surprise for you, just tell our guide “You are real foodies”

Nanluoguxiang - You will visit different souvenir and food stops. Your food tour included 20+ different food tastings at various diverse locations, such as markets, shops, bakeries and restaurants.

You will visit local haunts, get a chance to meet the owners and explore historical sites that few tourists have an opportunity to experience.

Some food tastings you will experience on this tour: Jianbing-Thin Millet flour pancake Beijing Suan Nai–Beijing Yoghurt Guantang Baozi–Stemmed soup dumplings round in shape Spicy Hotpot–with either meat or vegetable on sticks Muslim Kebabs -including lamp kebabs, leek ,eggplant etc Guokui – Crispy Pancake. Sticky Tofu Tanghulu – Crab apple with sugar Baijiu-Chinese liqueur And More…

After the tour finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.

• Train Tickets
• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Plane Tickets (economy class)
• Professional guide
• Private tour
• Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan at the Great Wall
• Lunch
• Dinner
• Bottled water
• Entrance Fee

• Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
• Accommodation
• Gratuities

Immerse yourself in the gastronomy, traditions, history, and heritage of Beijing and Xi’an, on this 4-day private journey from Jinan by air. With your own personal guide, explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu’s Great Wall, and the Terra-cotta Warriors. Journey through Beijing’s local Hutong alleyways by rickshaw, and discover both the city’s most vibrant nightlife area and its traditional as well as innovative culinary scene. Relish the delectable Peking Duck and dumplings, and get captivated by the Tang Dynasty Music and Dance performance. Also, the tour includes a visit to the Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Hutong, Drum and Bell Tower in Beijing, along with Xi’an’s City Wall, Big Goose Pagoda, and the Muslim quarter. The package includes an English-speaking guide, private transportation, entry fees, cable car ride at the Great Wall, Rickshaw Ride, meals, as well as train/airfare. The tour can conclude in either Xi’an/Beijing or upon your return to Jinan.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.