5 days in Beijing

5 days in Beijing

A Playful Cultural Family Journey

About the Trip

This 5-day private Beijing tour is designed with families in mind. From dressing in Hanfu and crafting paper art to hiking the Great Wall and learning tai chi with locals, kids and adults will connect with Chinese culture in interactive ways. Visit the Forbidden City, ride boats at the Summer Palace, and discover pandas, Kung Fu, and creative street art. A balance of sightseeing, hands-on learning, and play makes this the ultimate cultural escape for modern families.

Trip Highlights

Explore hidden gems of the Forbidden City, from the Archery Pavilion to the Princes’ Library.
Join local tai chi sessions and learn from a master at the Temple of Heaven.
Walk and toboggan your way along the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a hit with kids and adults alike.
Cruise on Kunming Lake at the Summer Palace and meet giant pandas at Beijing Zoo.
Spark creativity at 798 Art District and Pop Mart City Park, a wonderland of art and fantasy.

The Itinerary

DAY 1 – Arrival in Beijing – Welcome to China’s Capital

Your private guide will greet you upon arrival—whether at the airport arrivals hall or the train station exit. You’ll be escorted in a comfortable, professionally chauffeured vehicle directly to your hotel. Upon arrival, your guide will assist you with check-in to ensure a smooth and worry-free start to your journey.

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Meet your private guide at the airport or train station

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DAY 2 – Forbidden City Secrets, Hutongs & Hanfu Photos

Begin at Tian’anmen Square, a must-see for young learners. Walk north to the Forbidden City, where you’ll explore not just the main palaces but also off-the-beaten-path gems like the Library of Princes, the Archery Pavilion, and the Hall of Clocks and Watches. Climb Jingshan Hill for a sweeping view of the palace rooftops. In the afternoon, explore the Hutongs—traditional alleyways—and visit a local quadrangle home. Try calligraphy or paper cutting, and dress in Hanfu for a themed photo shoot against historic backdrops.

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Tian’anmen Square walk & Forbidden City deep-dive

Hidden gems: Library of Princes, Archery Pavilion, Clock Hall

Panoramic palace view from Jingshan Hill

Hutong alley stroll & courtyard home visit

Hands-on crafts: calligraphy or paper cutting

Hanfu dress-up photo shoot

DAY 3 – Temple of Heaven, Great Wall & Roast Duck

Start your morning at the Temple of Heaven, joining locals for tai chi and observing unique morning traditions. Enjoy a brief tai chi lesson with a master. Then drive to Mutianyu Great Wall. Ride a cable car up, walk along the scenic wall, and descend with an exhilarating toboggan ride. Return to Beijing and cap the day with Peking roast duck at a historic restaurant.

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Tai chi mini-lesson with a local master

Cable car ascent at Mutianyu Great Wall

Scenic wall walk & toboggan descent

Peking roast duck dinner at time-honored restaurant

DAY 4 – Summer Palace, Pandas & Kung Fu Show

Tour the Summer Palace, exploring its pavilions, hills, and walkways. Cruise Kunming Lake in a dragon boat, a hit with kids. Visit Beijing Zoo to see the beloved giant pandas and other rare animals. End the day with a Kung Fu performance, where dazzling stunts and graceful moves bring Chinese martial arts to life.

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Stroll pavilions and walkways of Summer Palace

Dragon boat ride on Kunming Lake

Visit Beijing Zoo to see giant pandas

Evening Kung Fu show with acrobatics and martial arts

DAY 5 – Art, Imagination & Departure

Explore 798 Art District, Beijing’s hub for contemporary and street art. Then head to Pop Mart City Park, where kids can meet larger-than-life characters like Molly and Dimoo in colorful, imaginative settings. After your morning of play and creativity, your private guide will escort you to the airport or train station and assist with check-in for your departure.

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Explore 798 Art District for street and modern art

Visit Pop Mart City Park with life-sized Molly & Dimoo

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Trip Include

Airport/train station pickup and drop-off with a professional driver.
Knowledgeable, English-speaking guides throughout the tour.
All your activities, hotels, and meals are planned out just as shown in the itinerary.
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all scheduled sightseeing.

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