Beijing New Year Celebration Tour

Day 1

Place & Transport: Arrive in Beijing, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Chinese Dinner at Roasting Duck at Wangfujin
Detailed Itinerary: On the first day of your special Beijing Spring Festival tour, our guide will meet you at flight arrival, give you a warm welcome and escort you from the airport to the carefully chosen hotel. Your unique China experience begins now - Dine and be entertained in traditional Chinese fashion - enjoy world famous Peking Duck, an absolute must-do experience in Beijing. You’ll discover the culinary secrets in carving the duck and eating it "Beijing style." After savoring the delicious dinner, return to your hotel and take a good rest.

Day 2

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: The Forbidden City, Hall of Clocks and Watches, The Tian'anmen Square, National Grand Theater, Treasure Houses
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Jing Mian Da Wang Restaurant(Di'anmen Branch)
Detailed Itinerary: Today’s itinerary highlights the most famous scenic spots in Beijing. It begins at Tian’anmen Square, the largest one in the world and the symbol of Beijing. Then it’s on to the legendary Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace Museum, with all the art and splendor available for your eyes. What makes this Forbidden City tour special is the Treasure Houses and the Hall of Clocks and Watches.More than 440 treasures on display belonged to Qing dynasty royalty and the exhibition hall houses about 200 clocks and watches from the imperial collection. Those watches and clocks are mostly made in Switzerland, England, France, the U.S and Japan, with some Chinese made timepieces on display as well. Some of them can even still run! With the clock tick away the golden time of Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, your second day of unique China experience will be rings down the curtain at the National Grand Theater which people describe as a futuristic signature building.

Day 3

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Mutianyu Great Wall(with round way cable car), Beijing Olympic Green
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Xing Shuang Quan Restaurant
Detailed Itinerary: Today you will be driven to the less-crowded section of the Great Wall to enjoy relaxation and superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains with round way cable car. Be sure to wear good walking shoes and protection from the weather. After ancient shocking, modern civilization will come to you,Beijing Olympic Green located at the north end of the central axis of Beijing city, it contains National museum,exhibition area,Olympic Village and competition avenues. The Bird's Nest and National Aquatics Center are the highlights of the day.

Day 4

Place & Transport: Beijing
Today's Activities: Temple Fair(Ditan Park Fair), Hutong Tours in Rickshaw
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Beijing Ba guo bu yi Restaurant, Chinese Dinner at Courtyard Houses
Detailed Itinerary: Today will certainly be a highlight of your whole tour. You will experience Chinese New Year's Eve just as locals in Beijing. First visit a famous Beijing temple fair which becomes part of residents’ life during the Spring Festival. Folk performances, snacks of different flavors, all kinds of decorations… the atmosphere is typical - noisy, crowded but always fun! Then, ride bike in Hutong, the oldest residential area for the local citizen lived in Beijing now. Beijing Hutong is an ancient city alley or lane typical in Beijing. This maze of narrow alleyways winding around the Forbidden City is fast disappearing, and you'll get a precious glimpse into their distinctive culture as you zigzag through them. There you may enjoy Yangge dancing, lion and dragon dancing, which are the traditional Chinese folk dances.
The Spring Festival, more than any other Chinese holiday, stressed the importance of family ties. Next you will be assigned to stay with a hospitable family and join them to prepare the New Year’s Eve dinner. You will learn how to make jiaozi, one of main dishes must be served. After the big dinner, you will be taken out to burn firecrackers. And go to the Bell and Drum Towers. Every New Year Eve, the drum is beaten with the bell 108 times to send a blessing to the people. You will be transferred to your hotel later in the evening.

Day 5

Place & Transport: Depart Beijing, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Beijing)
Meals: Breakfast
Detailed Itinerary: Your time is your own, until you are ready to be transferred to the airport for your departure.

Note: If you choose to stay on in Beijing for a few extra days, or arrive a few days earlier, please let us know, and we’d be happy to extend your hotel bookings, or arrange additional tours for you.