BeiJing four days tour
Day one: chengdu/beijing( /L/D)
Take the private bus to airport ,fly to Beijing , then take our prepared bus to the temple of heaven with our tour guild.then,at the everning,tast the Beijing Roast Duck, then, appreciate the shaolin kongfu.
Day two:BeiJing (B/L/)
Firstly, go and visit the tian’anmen Square and The Forbidden City. then stop at the SummerPalace(Yiheyuan), the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few! later,take three—wheel bus visit the beijing hutongs.diner atyour own expense.
Day three:BeiJing(B/L/)
After breakfast, begin our tour with The Great Wall (Changcheng),which is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China lives up to its reputation. then visit The Ming Tombs(shisanling or literally the 13 Tombs),which are located 50km North West of the city. at afternoon, go around the Wangfujing street,which is one of the most bustling sections of Beijing and is a favorite shopping destination.diner at your own expense.
Day four: BeiJing, after breakfast,take bus to airport and leave beijing.
A.Price:
Qianmen jianguo hotel(four stars):
2pax RMB3580/pax 5pax RMB2600/pax 10pax RMB1690/pax
Asia hotel:
2pax RMB4100/pax 5pax RMB3070/pax 10pax RMB2000/pax
B.Price Include:
1. bus for beijing tour 2. English--speaking tour guild
3. Admission and entrance fees 4. hotel include breakfast;
5.three lunches and one diner
C. Exclude:
1.tips: foreign language tour guide RMB200/day,driverRMB100/day
2.all your personal expenses.
3. flight fees
Ticketing and Tour：Patric Wang
TEL：028-86139551，028-86130550 ， 13882126894
Best attractions
The Temple of Heaven (天坛)
 The Temple was completed in 1420 and was originally a platform for the Son of Heaven (the emperor) to perform sacrifices and solemn rites. Among the gods worshiped were the god of earth, the god of water, the god of agriculture (who has his own hall in the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests), the god of the military, the god of religion and the god of civilians. Offering sacrifices was a serious task, as was atoning the sins of the people. The entire empire relied on the emperor for good fortune and abundant harvests so he had quite a responsibility! The Temple was opened to the public in 1912 and commoners who had previously been banned from even watching the bizarre procession pass through the city to Tiantan, were now permitted to visit the Temple themselves.
The Temple buildings and the parklands reflect ancient Chinese religious beliefs that imagine heaven as round and earth as square. Thus, the buildings in the temple are constructed on a central axis. The temples themselves are round and the bases square. Similarly, the Northern part of the park is a semicircular shape and the south, a square. In the south of the Temple complex are the Altar of Heaven and the Echo Wall. The parklands and the Temple are an exquisite place to spend some time, especially in the early morning. Drag yourself out of bed at dawn and watch the Taiji experts, kite flyers and dance fans strut their stuff.
Beijing Roast Duck
Beijing Roast Duck is an essential on any travellers menu when in Beijing. It has even been said that tourists visiting Beijing must do two things when in the area: see the Great Wall and taste Beijing Roast Duck.
There are many different ways to enjoy this simple dish. The duck is first sliced into thin pieces with either both skin and meat or skin and meat sliced separately. Then the meat is dipped into a lightly sweet and sour plum sauce, and along with finely cut spring onion or cucumber, wrapped in a thin pancake. Another way of eating this dish is to dip the meat into a mixture of soy sauce and crushed garlic or wrapping the meat in a Chinese style sesame pancake (shaobing). Typically, in keeping with Chinese frugality, the bones of the roast duck are cooked as a soup with cabbage and winter melon served at the end of the meal.
No matter which way you slice it, all meat-eaters must try this Beijing favorite before moving on to new destinations. Alas, the extremely health conscious may wish to avoid this dish as the meat is relatively fatty, but it is said that is what gives this dish its unique“flavor”. Why not judge for yourself?
Tian'anmen Square (Dongcheng District ）
Tian'anmen Square is at the heart of Beijing, the largest urban square in the world. Tian'anmen Square measures 880 meters from north to south, 500 meters from east to west and can accommodate up to one million people. The historical memories and political importance make Tian'an Men Square a must- see for travelers to Beijing. The Chinese flag is raised at sunrise and lowered at sunset when PLA soldiers march up and down, drilled to perform at 108 paces per minute
Forbidden City (Dongcheng District 故宫)
 The Forbidden City (Zijincheng) (also known as the ImperialPalace (Gugong) and the PalaceMuseum) is the largest and best preserved collection of ancient buildings in China. The entrance to the Palace is through Tian'anmen gate. Once you reach Wumen (Meridian Gate) you enter the heart of the Complex and this is the place to buy your tickets.
After passing through Meridian gate, there is a huge Palace courtyard. Hereafter, the complex is divided into two sections: the Inner Court or the living quarters, and the working area also known as the Outer Court. The Palace courtyard contains the "stream of golden water" and five bridges, all decorated with carved torches, traditional symbols of masculinity. The Outer court is guarded by a row of lions protecting the Gate of Supreme Harmony.
The Outer Court starts at the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the greatest and largest of all the halls in the complex. This was the most important building for the emperor and the place where all official business was done. Ceremonies such as the enthronement of the Crown Prince, the Emperor's birthday, imperial marriage ceremonies, and the initiation of military expeditions all took place here. The Emperor would arrive at the Hall of Supreme Harmony amidst ceremonial music, drum-beating and firecrackers. He would then take his place on the throne and listen to a reading of congratulatory messages from his palace courtiers. Civil and military officials would all kneel before him proclaiming, "Long Live Your Majesty." The building itself is decorated with thousands of dragons, the traditional symbol of the Emperor's power.
The Midway Hall of Harmony is a smaller hall where the emperor would prepare for the ceremonies to be held in the Hall of Supreme Harmony. The Midway hall was also used by the Emperor to examine agricultural instruments and discuss techniques. This was an important duty as the responsibility for a poor harvest fell largely on his shoulders.
The Inner Court begins at the Hall of Celestial Purity. The inner court was where the emperor, his concubines and Eunuchs lived. Approximately half of the six thousand people at the Imperial court were Eunuchs. Eunuchs were seen to improve the emperors position and ensured that his children were just that, HIS own! There were similar numbers of Concubines in the Palace. In this way, any aspiring courtiers or women who fancied they may rise up the social ladder a little were taken care of! The Emperor was definitely THE BOSS.
The Gate of Celestial Purity was where the emperor attended to state affairs. The Emperors Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong attended to business here on a daily basis. After these three emperors died, standards fell and by the time the Qing dynasty came to power in 1644, corruption was rife.
During the Ming Dynasty and the early Qing Dynasty, the emperors lived in the Hall of Celestial Purity while the Empresses inhabited the Hall of Earthly Peace. The Hall of Union and Peace was the area where the emperor and empress could live together. In later periods, the Emperor and Empress moved to the Six West Palaces. The Emperor's choice of a son to succeed him is said to be kept in a secret box in the Hall of Celestial purity.
Legend has it that during the Ming Dynasty, two concubines tried to kill the Emperor with a rope. As they were very nervous, they accidentally tied a quick release knot. Another courtier watching brought help and the quick release knot was enough to save the Emperor from death. The women involved in the assassination plot were killed and their bodies dismembered and displayed as a lesson to any other would be troublemakers!
The Hall of Prolonged Happiness is known for the Western style crystal palace contained within the Hall. After the original Hall was destroyed by fire, the Emperor Xuntong began constructing a fireproof palace made from white marble and glass in its place. When the palace was half completed, the Qing Dynasty was overthrown and the project stopped.
South of here is the YuqingPalace, the Palace for fasting. The Emperors were expected to fast the night before they offered sacrifices to Heaven. As a general rule, the emperors stayed here for the first two days of their fast and then moved to an imperial residence within the confines of the Temple of Heaven. During the fast the emperors abstained from wine, onions, garlic, chives, praying, involvement in petty affairs and making love. It must have been quite a task for them!
Emperor Qianlong built the Hall of Peaceful Longevity and made it into a Palace for the Emperor Dowager. Each year, on New Years day of the lunar calendar, the emperor would entertain ministers in this pavilion. Cups filled with wine would be placed on the water in the lake of the gardens. If the floating cup stopped in front of you, you were asked to drink the wine and make a poem!
The Summer Palace (Haidian District颐和园)
Originally known as the "Garden of Clear Ripples", the SummerPalace(Yiheyuan) is a magnificent imperial garden located 12 km north-west of BeijingCity. This is the largest ancient preserved garden in China and a former summer retreat for Emperors and the chosen few! The site includes more than 100 ancient style pavilions, mansions, towers, halls, temples, bridges and an enormous clear water lake. What is most enjoyable about the SummerPalace however, is that it is simply a gorgeous place to relax, escape the smoke and crowds of the city and spend an afternoon walking. That said however, one could just as easily spend one week out here as one afternoon! Given the sheer size of the place (occupying an area of 290 acres) the SummerPalace is as vast as it is spectacular. This is great though, as it means you get the rare chance in Beijing, to lose the crowds and clear the cobwebs from your mind!
The original Palace and grounds were destroyed by the allied forces of Great Britain and France in 1860. However, the Empress Dowager Cixi liked the site so much that she used the funds for creating a modern navy, to reconstruct her favorite retreat! The Empress didn't have much luck however, and the Palace and grounds were destroyed again in 1900. Two years later the palace was restored to the scale and design it is today. The Eastern Palace Gate is the main entrance to the SummerPalace and the arrival point where buses and taxis stop. The opening in the center used to be exclusively for the emperor and empress. Entrance today is RMB 45 and you can now walk through any of the openings in the gateway!
The SummerPalace includes many interesting and spectacular sites. For detailed information on what to see and do at the Palace, click below! It's best to spend at least an afternoon or morning here in order to really appreciate the beauty of the place and do it justice. There are also shops and various restaurants and tea-houses dotted about the Palace.
Hutongs and Courtyards (北京胡同)
What remain are the Hutongs, once the center of life for those banned from the Forbidden City. The word Hutong comes from the Mongolian, meaning "lanes and paths". Beijingers adapted the Mongol way of life to fit in with their own. They put up walls to fill the small spaces between homes left by the Mongols and created a little privacy for themselves. 
Like the rest of the city streets, the Hutongs are surprisingly well ordered. They are also a fascinating and intriguing part of the old city to lose yourself in for an afternoon. There are more than 7000 Hutongs in Beijing and each has its own unique story. Some Hutongs are named after historical figures (such as the Minister Wen Hutong). Some of them bare the name of a market or a commodity, for example the Golden Fish Hutong. Others originate from local expressions. According to our investigations, the narrowest Hutong in Beijing is only 0.7 meters wide, so if you plan to go exploring make sure you fast the night before! Concentrated areas of Hutongs can be found in the area behind the Great Hall of the People and tours may be available.
Behind these lanes, courtyards or "Siheyuan" are hidden. Except for the door into the Hutong, the courtyards are completely closed off from the outside world and when that door is shut, the courtyard becomes a tranquil haven away from the hustle and bustle of the city. What were once Siheyuan accommodating one family, now house four or five as the city continues to expand.
On the view of decoration assembly: In the broad sense, it is very general that the tenements completely encircle the central yard, however, there are a lot of individual specifics in Beijing courtyards, such as the knocker, stone block near the door, Chuihua gate and chimney with traditional features, etc., which constitute the unique architecture style and building fashion possessed in Beijing courtyards. In those courtyards, all-inclusive mascots are very vivid, for instance, some images of animals, plants, implements, symbols and spiritual beings decorating the yard.
The former residences of celebrities and prince palace scattered around the downtown area are almost relatively genuine courtyards, such as the palace of Gong Prince in Qianhai West Road. In recent years, more and more skyscrapers have been established in Beijing, and so nowadays there are only two stretches of districts of fairly complete courtyards around the 2nd ring road in Beijing.
The Ming Tombs (Changping – Daxin明十三陵)
Beijing has been home to more than five feudal dynasties. Its no great surprise then, that 13 of the 16 Ming emperors have their tombs situated just outside the city. And how thoughtful of them to make their burial place a convenient stop off for travelers en route to the Great Wall at Badaling!! Covering a huge area, the Ming Tombs (shisanling or literally the 13 Tombs) are located 50km North West of the city. Spring is the best time of year to visit, when the area surrounding the vaults is alive with trees and blooming flowers. It is a good place to visit if you are interested in dynastic history.
The Ming Tombs are an attractive destination as much for the natural scenery of the area as for the tombs themselves. The tomb area begins with an impressive marble archway, erected in 1540, and further on, the road is lined with stone renderings of animals and officials. Only three of the tombs are actually open for viewing. Changling, the earliest and largest of the tombs, dates from the year 1413. Another, Dingling, was constructed in the 16th century for the emperor Wan Li, who gave a party in his own funeral chamber to mark its completion. The tomb was excavated in 1958 and treasures found inside are now on display. Considerably fewer tourists visit Zhaoling. In addition to these, there are several more tombs-all unreconstructed. The area makes for a nice day trip from the city. Explore the old tombs and pick out a nice spot for a picnic. Nearby is the Shisanling Reservoir, built in 1958 by 400,000 workers in only six months.
The great wall
The Great Wall (Changcheng), totaling more than 12,000 kilometers, is the image of China throughout the world. It is the only man made object visible from the moon, and as one of the Eight Wonders of the world, the Great Wall of China lives up to its reputation.
Located in Huairou County in the suburbs of Beijing, the section of wall at Mutianyu Great Wall is 70 km from the center of Beijing. Connected with Juyong Pass in the west and Gubeikou in the east, it is one of the best preserved parts of the Great Wall and was originally set up to attract some of the crowds away from Badaling. However, today it is almost as busy as the first site but is very interesting.
There are 22 watch towers in the 2250-meter-long Mu Tian Yu Great Wall, the highest one is 540 meters above sea level. Although you can take the cable car or walk up the stairs at the site, many people prefer to take the ancient path at the side of the steps. This is certainly a more authentic and satisfying way to appreciate the site, if a little more taxing on the legs!
It is about 2 km from Mutianyu Village to Mutianyu Gateway. The gateway consists of three exquisitely built hollow towers, which are different from those at Badaling Great Wall, Shanhaiguan Great Wall, and Yanmen Guan Great Wall. The gateway here is not built in the middle of the tower, but at the sides of it.
This section of the wall is also surrounded by woodland and streams. The Great Wall takes on different looks in different seasons. In spring, flowers are blooming. In summer, the Great Wall is lush and green. In winter, the Great Wall is covered with white snow. However, the Great Wall's most charming season is autumn, when fruits ripen and leaves of gorgeously diverse color fall at this photogenic spot.
Wangfujing Street
Wangfujing is one of the most bustling sections of Beijing and is a favorite shopping destination. Here you will find all manner of goods for sale, from watches to fine clothing, and modern electronics to Chinese antiques. For the foreign traveler, the Foreign Language Bookstore might be of special interest, as they carry many novels in various western languages and also various Chinese language study books.
On Wangfujing Street itself, one can also find many good places to get a bite to eat, including a Dunkin' Donuts and one of the largest McDonald's in China. Of course, there are also places for Chinese food, such as places for Beijing Roast Duck. All in all Wangfujing is a great place to get out there and shop!
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