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How much does it cost to travel to Beijing?

You should plan to spend around $75 (¥548) per day on your vacation in Beijing. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

Past travelers have spent, on average for one day:

• $19 (¥140) on meals
• $7.69 (¥56) on local transportation
• $78 (¥570) on hotels

A one week trip to Beijing for two people costs, on average, $1,055 (¥7,667) . This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day $ 75 ¥ 548
• One Week Per person $ 527 ¥ 3,833
• 2 Weeks Per person $ 1,055 ¥ 7,667
• One Month Per person $ 2,261 ¥ 16,429
• One Week For a couple $ 1,055 ¥ 7,667
• 2 Weeks For a couple $ 2,110 ¥ 15,334
• One Month For a couple $ 4,521 ¥ 32,858

How much does a one week, two week, or one month trip to Beijing cost?

A one week trip to Beijing usually costs around $527 (¥3,833) for one person and $1,055 (¥7,667) for two people. This includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

A two week trip to Beijing on average costs around $1,055 (¥7,667) for one person and $2,110 (¥15,334) for two people. This cost includes accommodation, food, local transportation, and sightseeing.

Please note, prices can vary based on your travel style, speed, and other variables. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price per person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Beijing will often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.

A one month trip to Beijing on average costs around $2,261 (¥16,429) for one person and $4,521 (¥32,858) for two people. The more places you visit, the higher the daily price will become due to increased transportation costs.

Independent Travel

Traveling Independently to Beijing has many benefits including affordabilty, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to control your own experiences.

All of the travel costs below are based on the experiences of other independent travelers.

Beijing is a reasonably affordable place to visit. Located in China, which is a reasonably affordable country, visitors will appreciate the relatively low cost of this destination. It falls in the average range in the country for its prices. If you're traveling on a budget, then this is a good destination with affordable accommodation, food, and transportation.

Within Asia, Beijing is a moderately priced destination compared to other places. The overall cost of travel here is fair for the region and comparable to Tianjin or Bangkok.

For more details, and to find out if it's within your travel budget, see Is Beijing Expensive?

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The average Beijing trip cost is broken down by category here for independent travelers. All of these Beijing travel prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

Accommodation Budget in Beijing

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The average price paid for one person for accommodation in Beijing is $39 (¥285). For two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room, the average price paid for a hotel room in Beijing is $78 (¥570). This cost is from the reported spending of actual travelers.

• Accommodation 1 Hotel or hostel for one person $ 39 ¥ 285
• Accommodation 1 Typical double-occupancy room $ 78 ¥ 570

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Transportation Budget in Beijing

The cost of a taxi ride in Beijing is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $7.69 (¥56) per person, per day, on local transportation in Beijing.

• Transportation 1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc. $ 7.69 ¥ 56

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Typical prices for Transportation in Beijing are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Beijing, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Taxi ¥ 34
• Train from Airport for Two ¥ 50
• Taxi to Hotel ¥ 60
• 2 Metro Passes ¥ 16
• Metro ¥ 4.00

Food Budget in Beijing

While meal prices in Beijing can vary, the average cost of food in Beijing is $19 (¥140) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Beijing should cost around $7.68 (¥56) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Beijing is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

• Food 2 Meals for one day $ 19 ¥ 140

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What did other people spend on Food in Beijing?

Typical prices for Food in Beijing are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Beijing, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Popcorn ¥ 6.00
• Hot Pot Dinner ¥ 50
• Dumpling Breakfast for Two ¥ 20
• Watermelon ¥ 14
• Peking Duck Dinner for 2 ¥ 119
• Two Popsicles ¥ 6.00

Entertainment Budget in Beijing

Entertainment and activities in Beijing typically cost an average of $24 (¥174) per person, per day based on the spending of previous travelers. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.

• Entertainment 1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc. $ 24 ¥ 174

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What did other people spend on Entertainment in Beijing?

Typical prices for Entertainment in Beijing are listed below. These actual costs are from real travelers and can give you an idea of the prices in Beijing, but your costs will vary based on your travel style and the place where the purchase was made.

• Entry to Summer Palace for Two ¥ 60
• Two Opera Tickets ¥ 425
• Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2) ¥ 70
• Forbidden City (for 2) ¥ 120
• Forbidden City Tickets ¥ 120
• Audio Guides at Forbidden City ¥ 80

Tips and Handouts Budget in Beijing

The average cost for Tips and Handouts in Beijing is $9.40 (¥68) per day. The usual amount for a tip in Beijing is 5% - 15% .

• Tips and Handouts 1 For guides or service providers $ 9.40 ¥ 68

Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps Budget in Beijing

Unfortunately, bad things can happen on a trip. Well, you've just got to deal with it! The average price for a scam, robbery, or mishap in Beijing is $0.69 (¥5.00), as reported by travelers.

• Scams, Robberies, and Mishaps 1 $ 0.69 ¥ 5.00

Alcohol Budget in Beijing

The average person spends about $11 (¥83) on alcoholic beverages in Beijing per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.

• Alcohol 2 Drinks for one day $ 11 ¥ 83
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Water Budget in Beijing

On average, people spend $1.12 (¥8.11) on bottled water in Beijing per day. The public water in Beijing is considered safe to drink.

• Water 2 Bottled water for one day $ 1.12 ¥ 8.11

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What do you expect from your first Beijing tour? What do you imagine imperial life in ancient China was like?

Explore the emperors' Forbidden City and visit the iconic Temple of Heaven . Walk along the Great Wall and relax at the emperors' summer residence, the Summer Palace . Take a rickshaw ride through the hutongs and savor the flavor of Beijing roast duck.

This 4-day private Beijing tour includes all the must-see attractions for a first-time visitor but doesn't just show you the surface of them.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Unveil the lives of china's royal family in their hidden halls.

Get off the ordinary sightseeing route in the Forbidden City. Listen to the interesting stories of eight famous personalities that are not told by typical tour guides.

Climb up upon the Greatest Project of Ancient China

Explore the most beautiful section of the Great Wall, where there are fewer tourists.

Join the Local People for a Morning Excercise in the Temple of Heaven

Admire the incredible architectures of the Temple of Heaven where the emperors prayed for good harvests. But also feel the relaxing lifestyle of the local senior people here.

Learn Chinese Calligraphy with a Senior Hutong Resident

Walk among the traditional residential houses of old Beijing. Enjoy a Chinese cultural experience in a hutong courtyard and immerse yourself in the age-old lifestyle.

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Your private guide will meet and greet you at the arrival hall of the airport or at the train station's exit. A comfortable private car (non-smoking) with an experienced driver will transfer you directly to your hotel, where your guide will help you to check-in.

Meet your guide in the hotel lobby and drive to the historic Tian'anmen Square . After going through the middle gate of the Tian'anmen Rostrum, start to enjoy the highlight of the day, the Forbidden City.

Besides admiring the splendid palaces on the central axis, your guide will take you off the touristy route to explore some spots that are related to some famous figures from the two dynasties. The stories about them will make the Forbidden City come alive for you.

After lunch, go to the old hutong area with your guide. A visit to a local family offers a local perspective on the area's history and is a highlight for most visitors.

Enjoy an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner in a time-honored brand restaurant

Visit the Temple of Heaven in the morning. The Circular Mound Altar, Echo Wall, and the spectacular Imperial Vault of Heaven are the highlights. Additionally, your private guide will show you an area in the park where the local people do their morning exercises, such as tai chi or dancing.

In the afternoon, you'll hike the Great Wall at Mutianyu . This section is ranked top among all parts of the Great Wall on TripAdvisor due to its picturesque scenery and beautifully restored architecture.

On the wall, you can hike along "the most beautiful and interesting part of the Great Wall", which is between the 14th and 23rd watchtowers .

Drive to the famous imperial garden in China, the Summer Palace . It is where the emperors used to retreat when fleeing the summer heat.

You will have a chance to view all of the beautiful palaces at the lakeside during a boat ride on Kunming Lake.

Your guide will handle your luggage and transfer and will accompany you to the train/bus station or the correct check-in desk at the airport for your departure.

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Beijing Itinerary 7 Days: How to Spend One Week in Beijing

Day 1: forbidden city & beijing city center.

Having 7 days in Beijing China, we recommend you to stroll around the city center where the most significant historical sites gathers on the first day. Tiananmen Square can be the first, as it is surrounded by solemn architecture and reputed as the “heart of China”. Forbidden City , just to its north is the second. This royal palace complex has thousands of rooms and stately halls inside. Forbidden City is so large that you cannot finish the visit until noon. Enjoy your lunch inside the attraction or after getting out. Opposite to the north exit of the Forbidden City, is Jingshan Park . After, you may go there to overlook the whole Forbidden City and the surroundings on the top of the Jingshan Hill inside. Then, spend the rest of the day in Beihai Park to the west of Jingshan Park. It is also a historical site famed for the vast lake and the landmark White Dagoba.  

Day 2: Pandas, Summer Palace, Old Summer Palace, Kungfu Show

A Beijing itinerary 7 days must include lovely pandas. So today, we advise you to see them at Beijing Zoo in the morning, when they are livelier; then Summer Palace in the northwestern downtown. It is honored as the most beautiful classical garden in northern China and the best preserved royal garden. Have lunch near Summer Palace. Afterwards you may visit the neighboring Old Summer Palace , once the best royal garden with many architecture wonders. Although ruined in war, you can still learn its past glorious from the debris. In the evening, you can watch a wonderful kung fu show in Red Theater .  

Day 3: Yonghe Temple, Temple of Confucius, Guozijian, Prince Gong's Mansion & Shichahai

On the 3rd day of Beijing itinerary 7 days, we recommend you to explore more historical sites. In the morning, you can go to Guozijian Street in the eastern downtown, to visit Yonghe Temple, Temple of Confucius, and Guozijian (Imperial Academy). Yonghe Temple , firstly constructed to be a prince’s mansion, later became a Lama temple, the largest Tibetan Buddhist site in this capital city. A road away, Temple of Confucius and Guizijian are close together. They are the highest imperial academies in ancient time. At noon, have lunch at a restaurant nearby. In the afternoon, you can go to Shichahai Hutong area, where Prince Gong’s Mansion is a noted attraction. It is the Qing prince’s residence with largest scale, including grand rooms and well-designed garden. After that, you may walk around the lakeside Hutongs , to see traditional local courtyards and customs. At night, you can also see the night views and get close to Beijing nightlife at Houhai Bar Street in this area.  

Day 4: Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird’s Nest, Water Cube, Nanluoguxiang Hutong

You cannot miss the Great Wall during your 7 days in Beijing. Mutianyu Great Wall , in the northern suburb of Beijing, is the most popular section among international tourists, with prettiest mountain landscapes. After visiting and getting down from the Great Wall, you may feed yourself at its foot. On non-holidays, Badaling Great Wall , the best preserved section is also an option. However, countless visitors swamp Badaling on holidays. Getting back to downtown, you may pay a visit to Olympic Park , to see Bird’s Nest and Water Cube - two splendid Olympic venues. Next, you may go to Nanluoguxiang , another famous historical hutong, with courtyards, ancient architecture, many old-timey shops and restaurants.  

Day 5: Temple of Heaven, Wangfujing, High Speed Train Trip to Xi’an

Temple of Heaven is a solemn historical site for worshipping the Heaven, so as to pray for a bumper year. Now it’s also a park for local people taking morning exercise. Then you may go to Wangfujing Street , the best-known commercial zone in Beijing to select some souvenirs and taste some snacks on the snack street. Peking Roast Duck is a must-try Beijing food. Near Wangfujing, there is a branch of Quanjude , the best roast duck restaurant in Beijing. It is at No.9, Shuaifuyuan Hutong, Wangfujing Street and the cost is about CNY200 per person. In this afternoon, go to Xi’an by high speed train. G665 scheduled at 16:00-21:45 and G669 scheduled at 17:08-22:44 are suitable for today’s plan. Both of them depart from Beijing West Railway Station and arrive at Xi’an North Railway Station .  

Day 6: Xi’an Day Tour

Xi’an has been the capital of 13 dynasties in China history, hence has many historical relics. In the morning, you may go to the northeastern suburb for Terracotta Army , an ancient wonder with numerous pottery warriors having the same size of real men, guarding the mausoleum of the first emperor in Chinese history. Then return to the downtown for lunch. After lunch, you can visit Xi’an City Wall , which is the best-persevered and oldest city wall in China. You may rent a bike to tour on the 13.74km (8.5 miles) long rectangle city wall. Bell Tower , in the right center of Xi’an, is a Chinese ancient masterpiece as well as a landmark. Walking a bit west from Bell Tower, there is the Drum Tower – the largest one in China. Both of the two towers are over 600 years old. Behind the Drum Tower, you will find a bustling Muslim Quarter there. It is also a halal snack street, so you can taste various local halal food.  

Day 7: Half-Day Xi’an Tour, Return to Beijing

On the last day of your Beijing itinerary 7 days, you can spend the morning still in Xi’an. You may go to Shaanxi History Museum , to appreciate the ancient relics, especially the treasures of Tang Dynasty (61C - 907 AD). Giant Wild Goose Pagoda nearby is also a famed landmark in Xi’an. It is a majestic brick pagoda that was constructed more than 1,300 years ago. Have lunch in the neighborhood. In the afternoon, go back to Beijing. There are multiple high speed trains available, which include:

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3 Days Beijing Essential Short Stay Tour (Visa Free)

Be well taken care from the moment of airport (train) pick up to final drop off. Absolutely Worry-free!

•  Type : Private Tour
•  Tour Code : CD-BTVF-03
• 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
• 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
•  Trip Length : 3D/2N
•  Theme : Architecture / Culture

HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS TOUR

• Be picked up by private car and English-speaking guide upon your arrival and enjoy a worry-free transfer to hotel and different attractions;
• Hike along the man-made wonder – less-crowded Mutianyu Great Wall which is renowned for its Ming Dynasty watchtowers and stirring views;
• Not only visit Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven to explore absolutely unmissable collection of imperial architecture, but also appreciate a bird's-eye vista of Forbidden City from Jingshan Park;
• Get some perspective of the old Beijing's local life by strolling or riding a rickshaw on Hutongs, Beijing's lovely alleyways.
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Day 1 Beijing Arrival Airport/Railway Station Pick Up

Ni Hao , welcome to Beijing, the iconic city as well as the capital of China! You will be met by your local tour guide at the arrival hall of Beijing Capital Airport, or railway station, then be escorted to check in your hotel in downtown by a private comfortable vehicle. The rest of today is on your own to relax. If you want to explore nearby, feel free to get some practical suggestions from your tour guide. Arrival Ideas : At present, there are many international and domestic flights to Beijing. Besides, you can take a high speed train to this capital city from Shanghai (5-6 hrs), Xian (5.5 hrs), Guangzhou (8-9.5 hrs), etc. Tour guide picked up our clients at Beijing airport

Day 2 Beijing – Great Wall (B, L) Temple of Heaven - Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest & Water Cube

After breakfast, drive to the imperial site – Temple of Heaven . It was originally used to pay homage to Heaven and pray for harvest, now becomes a bustling place for locals to take part in traditional activities, such as Tai Chi, dancing, kite flying, water calligraphy, etc. Leave the city, and drive about 70km (about 1.5 h) to witness one of the Seven Wonders of the World - Great Wall . The less-crowded Mutianyu , a well-preserved segment of Great Wall built in Ming Dynasty, lives up to all of your nice expectation. You’ll take a cable car to ascend the Great Wall, then hike the most beautiful and interesting part of Mutianyu. It's a wonderful experience to climb up its rising towers to enjoy scenic views and take brag-worthy photos of the wall wriggling along mountain ridges. After the exciting time, descend Mutianyu Great Wall by cable car. (Note: If energy permits, you can hike up or down which takes about 40 minutes to climb steps. Please tell your likes to your travel consultant.) Next, drive back to Beijing City, and take a short stop at the Beijing Olympic Village to view the magnificent Bird’s Nest and Water Cube from the outside. Lastly, be escorted back to your hotel. Recommended optional activities: Enjoy an exciting and safe toboggan ride (about 2~3mins) down Mutianyu Great Wall. Joel's family visited Mutianyu Great Wall with China Discovery Our customer Rebeca's group from Mexico visited the Temple of Heaven Our customers visited Bird's Nest in 2019

Day 3 Beijing Departure (B, L) Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Jingshan Park - Hutongs - Departure

After breakfast, start to explore the historical face of Beijing with a brief visit to  Tiananmen Square  which is now the largest city plaza in the world. Tiananmen Gate on the northern square was the site where the Chairman Mao announced the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Stepping into the Tiananmen, you will see one of the world’s 5 most important palaces –  Forbidden City , a huge palace complex of more than 9,000 rooms where 24 emperors of Ming and Qing Dynasties used to live in. Pass through various doorways to admire the magnificent and well preserved buildings decorated with yellow glazed tile roof, white marble base and splendid colorful paintings. After Forbidden City exploration, take a short visit to  Jingshan Park  where you can get a nice shot of one watchtower of Forbidden City and take a panoramic view of Forbidden City. After lunch, go to hop on a rickshaw to experience  Beijing Hutongs  - small alleys made of neighboring quadrangle dwellings. Shuttle among different Hutongs to feel the old Beijing life style, meet various antique shops and small boutiques, feel the historical changes of Beijing, also pay a visit to a local family's home in the traditional Hutongs. Till now, your Beijing tour is about to end. Your tour guide and driver will escort you to the Capital Airport to catch your flight to next destination. Tips: In order to enjoy this day’s itinerary at a comfortable space, you are suggested to book a flight departing after 18:00. Seeing Forbidden City from Jingshan Park Our customers enjoyed Hutong Rickshaw Our customer visited Tiananmen Square in Summer

Recommended Add-on Options

Xian , as the capital of 13 ancient China dynasties, is filled with amazing historic and cultural wonders. 

With only 2~3 days , you can travel the best highlights of ancient capital Xian at an enjoyable pace. One day for arrival and relaxing, another day to visit the famous Terracotta Warriors , Ancient City Wall , Local Snack Street - Muslim Quarter . An extra day for visiting to the symbol of Xian - Big Wild Goose Pagoda , and having an educational learning in Shaanxi History Museum . The rest time is free for departure.

Shanghai, regarded as the Oriental Paris, is the best place to experience East-meet-West Culture, find hidden tradition within modernity.

Generally speaking, you can spend Day 1 exploring the popular landmarks of Shanghai, such as the Shanghai Museum , Yu Garden , Nanjing Road , the Bund , and Shanghai World Financial Center Tower . The Day 2 is for you to explore deep into the city of Shanghai (such as Wukang Road , Tianzifang or Jade Buddha Temple ) and departure.

The quotation for this trip is from $375 Per Person

1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one standard double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling with our private tour in low seasons. It will drop greatly if your group has 4 or more members. 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, month and date. There may be huge price increasing during public Chinese holidays, school summer vacations, tourism peak seasons or some special dates. ( China Public Holiday 2024 Schedule Released ) 3. Other factors that may change the final tour price include group size, hotel class, tour activities, fluctuation of currency exchange rate, etc. 4. This price is based on exchange rate USD 1=RMB 7.00. The final price will be based on the exchange rate in effect at the time of agreement with our quotation. 5. This price is only valid to March 31, 2025. 6. This price is not the final prices until the Confirmation Letter is sent. 7. The items included and excluded in this price are for reference only. The final services included, please refer to the confirmation letter sent to you by the travel consultant.

What's included?

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide;
• Admission tickets for all attractions listed in the itinerary;
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary (4-star standard);
• Necessary vehicle transfers as listed in the itinerary;
• Airport (and train station) pick up and drop off;
• Luggage Transfers: between airports (railway station) and hotels;
• All meals as listed( “B” for Chinese and Western breakfast buffet in your hotel; “L” for Chinese Lunch in local restaurant; “D” for Chinese dinner in local restaurant.);
• Our service charge, including tour planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

• China visa;
• Personal expenses;
• Accommodation not listed in the itinerary;
• Tourist sites which are not listed in the itinerary;
• Recommended optional activities;
• Flights or trains not listed in the itinerary;
• Excess Baggage Charges;
• Optional tips to guides, drivers, etc.

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We are writing to thank Mr Wang for working with us from the planning phase to the final reality. He responded to my emails quickly, listened to me and answered my questions patiently and clearly. He even suggested altering our trip plan to avoid the huge crowd due to the May Day holiday, and thank goodness, we did change our plans.

During this 23-day trip, we were taken care of from the moment we arrived in Kunming airport to the last minute we were dropped off at Beijing Train Station. All tour guides and private drivers were professional and personal. All made our travel life so much easier.

We highly recommend Chinadiscovery, especially Mr Wang, to our friends and anyone that is interested in visiting China.

Thank you, Mr Wang, for all your hard work and patience helping me planning this grand trip that will last a lifetime. Hopefully we will talk to you in 4 years when we plan a trip to visit northwest part of China.

Phyllis and Larry

Dear Amber,

Thank you for your kind assistance in planning our ZhangJIajie and Fenghuang Ancient Town family tour. In general, we had a great time.

The booking process is fast and easy, our enquiries were replied promptly.

Our tour guide Ms Liuli is very friendly and responsible. With her help, we didn't have to wait very long even though many attractions were crowded.

A very enjoyable trip, we had already recommended China Discovery to our friend who's planning to visit China this month.

We really enjoyed our recent trip

Everything was very good.

Booking with your company was easy with great communication

We felt it was good value for money

Onboard the room was clean and tidy and very well organised with meal times and excursion leaving times.

Many thanks,

Greetings Rita

We are now back in Hanoi after a very enjoyable China Discovery Tour.

It all worked very smoothly. Your tour guides were good and well informed.

First of all we would like to thank you whole heartedly for planning such an amazing trip to China for us! We have had a truly magical time - our tour far surpassed our expectations in every way. The itinerary that you put together completely met our needs and encompassed everything that we wanted and more.

The guides (and drivers) were all brilliant and we have very much enjoyed talking with them. The guides were all fun, knowledgeable and fluent in English. We were initially concerned that having guides with us all the time would be stifling, but that was not the case at all!

We would like to give a special mention to our visit to Yunnan where our guides William, Sofia, Lee, Amy and Aten looked after us. We loved Yunnan - one of our favourite parts of the trip was our cruise down the Li River, our stay at the Yangshuo Mountain Retreat and the hike in the Longji Rice Terraces. Thank you to William who helped to make this so special.

We have also loved seeing the Pandas in Chengdu, the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and of course the Great Wall at Jinshanling. Please pass on our thanks to Peter for hiking the 6k with us - another highlight of our trip!

We have been amazed that we have been able to see so much of your beautiful country without it feeling too rushed or overwhelming. The places that we visited were all incredible and there is nothing we would want to change.

The accommodation for the most part was excellent; we did feel that the e-outfitting hotels in Lijiang and Shangri-La were not so great but this is an observation and not a complaint. We were not staying long enough to complain but if we were doing the trip again this is one thing we would consider changing.

The transport worked really well. All of our drivers were great and the transfers by domestic flight and high speed train were well timed and easy to navigate. Some of the transport hubs are HUGE and it would be very easy to get a little lost! Having a clear meeting point at each station could be helpful.

Thank you once again, it really was the trip of a lifetime! I am very happy for you to use all or some of my comments.

Thank you so much,

Mary & Steve

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Eveyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

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Our travel consultants are professional, experienced and responsible, helping you from the very beginning to the end of your China trip!

After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.

Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in China, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.

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Local Tour Guides

Our local guide in every destination is not only very friendly, enthusiastic but also very informative and knowledgeable.

Once you arrive in the destination, the patient and punctual guides will pick you up and take you to get under skin of the city at your own pace. By in-depth discovery and explanation, they’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life. Throughout the journey, they're not only expert guides who take care of all the details but also fellow travelers who are dedicated to help you explore in comfort and style.

Our guides are passionate about what they do, and it shows all the way!

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Using our private transfer service makes you comfortable, relaxed and worry free all the way!

Our private service includes licensed drivers with many years’ driving experience and air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained cars/vans. Drivers are local, polite, friendly and helpful, taking you to your tourist sites, hotels, airport/train stations in safety. All kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we offer sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra space for your luggage.

Our private transfer service guarantees you the highest comfort!

Comfortable & Homelike Hotels

In each destination, you’ll enjoy a comfortable stay in a great location!

The hotels we choose are based on star rating, great locations, well-equipped facilities, cozy bed, high quality service and guests’ feedbacks. Choices are a lot ranging from luxury 5 star, comfortable 4 star to budget 3 star. You could decide where to stay to best suit for your budget and likes. Generally, the hotels have both Western and Chinese breakfast with a wide choices.

If you have already got an ideal hotel, please feel free to tell our travel consultants and they'll book the hotel for you.

Have good sleep in our well-selected hotels in all the destinations of China.

Meals & Dining

We can satisfy all the dietary requirements no matter you want Chinese local food, western food, vegetarian food or muslin food.

The restaurants we will take you for lunch or dinner are all designated tourist restaurants approved by local tourist administration bureau. They have very good sanitary conditions and the food is prepared fresh and clean.

There will be some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, and your private guide will be delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local restaurants to taste like Beijing Roast Duck, Xian Dumpling Dinner, Sichuan Hotpot, etc., if you are interested in local food tasting.

All the dining options will satisfy your stomach!

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Most Important Beijing Travel Notes

Beijing, altogether with Tianjin and Hebei has implemented 144-Hour Visa-free Transit to visitors from 53 countries with valid travel document & connecting (flight, ship, trains) tickets to a third country/region. These countries include 25 European Schengen Visa Agreement countries (Austria, Germany, Italy…), 14 Other European countries (Russia, United Kingdom, Ireland…), 6 America countries (United States, Canada, Brazil…), 2 Oceania countries (Australia and New Zealand) and 6 Asian countries (South Korea, Japan, Singapore…).

The itinerary in this tour can be customized according to your own interests and needs. Usually, Mutianyu Great is the top recommended among several sections of Great Wall in and around Beijing, because it’s less crowded, fully-restored and quite family-friendly. If you want to explore the primitive appearance of Great Wall and want a memorable hiking experience in lesser known sections, you can also choose Simatai, Jiankou, Jinshanling, etc. It is also available to choose some other attractions based on your interest. Besides, you can visit a local family in Beijing Hutongs, or take part in some other interested activities. If you have any personal travel ideas, feel free to tell us.

Beijing, the capital and No.1 tourist destination of China, is equipped with numerous hotels and restaurants for your choice. Undoubtedly, every traveler can stay in Beijing with great comfort. There are enough luxuries hotels with good location and best value. It is also easy to find many comfortable 4-star hotels and economical hotels. You can choose one hotel according to your tour itinerary and budget. Beijing also offers a large number of choices of food – from multi-course cuisine to various street food to satisfy your taste bud.

As the capital of China, Beijing enjoys a well-developed transportation system to be reached from both international cities and domestic cities. There are many daily flights from Europe (London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam, etc.), America (Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Washington, etc.), Asia (Singapore, Tokyo, Taipei, Macao, etc.) and Oceania to Beijing. It is also quit convenient to take a domestic flight to Beijing from more than 120 cities in mainland China, including the frequent flights from some other popular gateway cities - Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen, Chongqing and Chengdu.

With a temperature monsoon climate, Beijing enjoys four distinctive seasons. It has warm spring (March ~ May), hot summer (June ~ August), cool autumn (September ~ November) and cold winter (October ~ December). Visiting Beijing in different seasons allows you to see different featured scenery, but the best time to visit Beijing is spring and autumn because you can enjoy the most comfortable weather. It is also important to avoid visiting Beijing in China's big festivals, including May Day, Tomb Sweeping Day, Dragon's Boat Day and National Day when most of the scenic areas will be crowded and it will be common to meet traffic jam.

If you have more days in China, you are strongly suggested to extend your tour to another two top tourist destinations – ancient Xian and modern Shanghai, which presents China's past and future. A tour combining these three cities will help you get a first panoramic view of China. For more wonderful experience, you can visit Guilin to see breathtaking Karst landscape or take a Yangtze River cruise to enjoy a comfortable holiday.

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