Experience the full magic of one of the world’s great cities dressed for the evening with this private tour of Beijing by night. Feast on imperial cuisine at Fangshan Restaurant and stroll Beijing’s most popular nightlife streets; see the Olympic Village, Tiananmen Square, and Chang’An Avenue lit up in lights; and wander through the city’s scenic parks.
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Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan) - This imperial lakeside park houses the Fangshan Restaurant, Beijing’s oldest imperial restaurant. Located on a lake island, Fangshan was founded by chefs who cooked for China’s last emperor. On arrival, savor a set menu of dishes once beloved by China’s rulers, accompanied by drinks.
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Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - Afterward, stroll through Beihai and climb the man-made hill in Jingshan Park. Learn how and why the hill was built, and gaze over the beautifully lit-up Forbidden City and old part of Beijing.
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Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Stroll along Lotus Lane in the Back Lakes (Houhai) area, seeing its night-time bars and lake waters, and take in the historical Yandai Xie hutong and Drum Tower, Beijing’s medieval timepiece.
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Olympic Park - Then, drive to Beijing’s Olympic Village. View the floodlit Bird’s Nest stadium, Water Cube, and Ling Long Pagoda here, and pass the innovative dragon-shaped Pangu complex, complete with a 7-star hotel forming its ‘tail.’
Make the drive back to Tiananmen Square, and stroll around the dazzling, illuminated plaza or take photos from your vehicleâthe choice is yours. Finally, admire modern Beijing’s bright lights along Chang’An Avenue before a hotel drop-off concludes your tour.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Local guide
- Imperial cuisine dinner with soft drinks & local beer
- Private, climate-controlled vehicle
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Dinner is a set menu, please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
