Arrive in Beijing, the capital city of China. Upon arrival, be met by a local guide and transfer to the hotel. Depending on the time of arrival, choose to pay a visit to Jingshan Park, Jingshan literally means Prospect Hill. The hill inside the park is Coal Hill, which is directly facing the back of Forbidden City. Walk to the top of the Coal Hill for a bird's eye view of the Forbidden City. If this is a cloudless day at sunset, one will definitely be able to snap the best photo.

The day starts from the center of Beijing at Tian'anmen Square, to walk to the Forbidden City; the Chinese Imperial Palace has a history of almost five hundred years, located in the middle of Beijing city. It is said to be the world largest existing palace complex with 999.5 rooms. While walking in the city, retrace the Chinese history from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty. After seeing royal life, experience Beijing in a more modest local way with a possible Pedi-cab ride, explore the city's traditional neighborhoods and the narrow alleys in old Beijing. ...read less

Early in the morning join the locals for exercise in the Temple of Heaven Park. In the park, watch various activities i.e. Taiji, ribbon dance, sword dance, water calligraphy. Afterwards visit the Temple of Heaven, literally the Altar of Heaven, it is the prayer palace for good weather and bountiful harvests by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the afternoon, take a drive to Huanghuacheng and start the Great Wall exploration. Huanghuacheng Great Wall, literally means Yellow Flower, which is known as the only Great Wall section that is submerged in water. Hike the west wing of Huanghuacheng, pass several fruit yards and bushes towards Yaoziyu Village. Finish the hike in nearby village and overnight. ...read less

Hike towards Jiankou Great Wall, translating to "Arrow Nock", recognized as the most challenging section of the Ming Great Wall, passing several key towers i.e. Beijing Knot, General on the pass. Arrive to Xizhazi Village in the afternoon and overnight.

Begin at the foot of Jiankou Great Wall, first climb up a small hill before getting on to the main tower - Zhengbei Tower. Then, hike towards Mutianyu Great Wall, built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644), on the remnants of a Wall originally built in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-577). The trail is a mixture of rock steps and filled with bushes in some section. Upon arrival to Mutianyu Great Wall, it is found to be very different as this section is restored and renovated, the road primarily consists of steps. Overnight in the Mutianyu village. ...read less

Transfer to Gubeikou Great Wall, situated at a strategically important location and famous for its strong military function. Hike towards Jinshanling Great Wall, the best preserved section of Great Wall, stretching about 10 kilometers long with 67 towers, originally built from 1570 during the Ming dynasty. Trekkers first walk on a mountain range before getting on the real wall. After a few kilometers on the wall, pass through a village with corn fields, before returning to the wall.

Say goodbye to the local family and start the hike along the hill, back to the Wall. Gubeikou and Jinshanling Great Wall are connected with the Jinshanling Wall situated on the Big and Small Jinshanling, hence its name. Based on huge stone bars, the Wall was then made by huge bricks, each of which weighed about 12 kilograms (26 pounds). It has five main passes and 67 watchtowers. Every 100 meters (328 feet), there is an enemy tower each of which is about ten meters (33 feet) high. The Jinshanling Great Wall is the best preserved part of the Great Wall with many original features. ...read less

This morning, drive to Taipingzhai. En route to this destination, stop at Eastern Qing Tombs, among the finest and largest extant Mausoleum complexes in China. Visit one of the biggest and most elaborate tombs and continue to Taipingzhai, which means "a village of peace and prosperity" This is an important component of Huangyaguan Great Wall. Start the hike from here towards Huangyaguan Great Wall, whose rock and cliff to the east of the pass are always yellowish at dusk, hence its name, was originally constructed in the Northern Qi Dynasty (550-557). ...read less

Today enjoy a relaxing morning before heading back to Beijing city. En route, visit the Summer Palace, constructed as a place of rest and recreation for the emperors of old. It is now open as a public park and is one of the most impressive places to visit in Beijing. The focus of the Summer Palace is a huge lake with a long walkway circling it. Built on one end is a series of towers, halls and temples climbing the hillside. From the buildings towards the top of the hill one can see the entire lake and its surroundings. The park is accented by many small architectural features such as the beautiful 17 arch bridge, which leads to a small island, and the pagoda on the hill of the far shore. Farewell dinner for the famous peking duck. ...read less

Transfer to the airport and take a flight back home.
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