Beijing Breakaway - 5 days
Beijing Breakaway - 5 days
Beijing Breakaway - 5 days
5 Days Starting and ending in Beijing
Visiting: Beijing, Great Wall of China
Tour operator:
Tour code:
240/BB
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
Any age, but ensure train cabins and rooming booked accordingly to what is most suitable for the family
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
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Tour Overview
PRIVATE TOUR: Enjoy a city break with a difference. Explore Tiananmen Square, enter the Forbidden City, climb the Great Wall, sample traditional Peking Duck and test your bartering skills in the Silk Alley Markets. Many nationalities are able to undertake this holiday Visa Free, see our visa info section for more info.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiangxi Grand Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to China and the start of your city break! Enjoy an arrival transfer to our hotel.
Day 2 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiangxi Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Capital of the People’s Republic, Beijing is China’s political, economic and cultural centre. With an awesome history, Beijing was established in 1045 BC and for 800 years served as the capital of several dynasties. Today, a sightseeing tour takes in Tiananmen Square, a public square that also happens to be the world’s largest. Everything is large in China, including the former imperial residence of the imperial emperors of China. The Forbidden City, once forbidden to all but individuals on imperial business is a 720,000 sq m concoction dominated by vast gates, temples, halls and palaces replete with imperial yellow tiled roofs. Surrounded by a protective moat, it is said the Forbidden City comprises some 9999 rooms!
At Silk Alley, there’s a chance to splash some cash in a retail haven that is a Beijing institution. Some bling jewellery for the lady and perhaps a genuine copy Rolex watch for the gent? Tonight, enjoy a traditional Chinese Peking Duck dinner.
Day 3 : Great Wall
Location: Great Wall of China
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiangxi Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Some say it can be seen from space, but unless you’re a top gun at NASA, perhaps you’ll never know. Instead, experience the real deal. Today, an excursion beyond Beijing to Badaling takes in an imposing section of the Great Wall. The sometimes steep walk is made all the more breathtaking by the stunning views and the realisation that this 2,200 year-old wall isn’t just a common or garden wall, but a 6700 kilometre wall that at one time served to protect the new China from marauding invaders from the north. Today’s excursion then continues to the imperial Ming tombs, where some 13 emperors were interred in elaborate mausoleums, a couple of which can be seen.
Day 4 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Jiangxi Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
A free day to enjoy Beijing your way. Located in an area between Wanfujing and the east wall of the Forbidden City, perhaps head to the hutongs, where the hire of a rickshaw will take you through Beijing’s old back lanes that are lined with courtyard homes and offer a fascinating snapshot of the city’s traditional domesticity. In the Qianmen area, south of Tiananmen Square, you’ll find many shops with original facades, selling Mongolian hot pots, silks and other items, not to mention Chinese apothecaries offering a selection of traditional medicines comprising deer antler, fungus and other unusual ingredients. Also consider visiting Wanfujing Street, one of the busiest retail streets in the city.
Day 5 : Beijing
Location: Beijing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hotel check-out and included onward transfer to airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
3-4 star
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Breakfast daily
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1 lunch, 1 traditional Peking Duck dinner
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4 nights 3 - 4 star hotels
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 5 (Beijing Capital Airport)
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Touring and excursions as per itinerary
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Guided sightseeing - on days 2 and 3 with an English speaking guide
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All relevant transfers and transportation
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Entrance fees to all included sites
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4 nights superior hotel (deluxe upgrade available on request)
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature
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Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Age Policy
16+ if accompanied by an adult
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 5 (Beijing Capital Airport)
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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