Beijing Breakaway - 5 days

Beijing Breakaway - 5 days

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Beijing Breakaway - 5 days

5 Days Starting and ending in Beijing

Visiting: Beijing, Great Wall of China

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

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:
English
Trip Styles:

Small Group

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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

  • Tiananmen Square

  • Forbidden City

  • UNESCO-listed Great Wall

  • UNESCO-listed Ming Tombs

  • Silk Alley markets

  • Cloisonne Factory

Itinerary

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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

  • Accommodation

    3-4 star

  • Breakfast daily

  • 1 lunch, 1 traditional Peking Duck dinner

  • 4 nights 3 - 4 star hotels

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 5 (Beijing Capital Airport)

  • Touring and excursions as per itinerary

  • Guided sightseeing - on days 2 and 3 with an English speaking guide

  • All relevant transfers and transportation

  • Entrance fees to all included sites

  • 4 nights superior hotel (deluxe upgrade available on request)

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature

  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

16+  if accompanied by an adult

Check out our Q&As

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 5 (Beijing Capital Airport)

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • 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+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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