Great Wall,Ming Tombs and Exterior View of Olympic Venues
This is an unforgettable traveling experience to two of the most famous scenic spots in the north of Beijing. Our first stop is the sacred Ming Tombs – the imperial burial grounds of the Ming dynasty, where we will explore the Changling Tomb, the largest and best preserved of the 13 tombs. After lunch, we will visit the Badaling section of the Great Wall – a monumental feat of ancient Chinese engineering. Here, we will see the best preserved section of this 8,000 kilometers long structure, and have the opportunity to climb up either the north or south face of the wall. During the day we will stop for lunch at the Longdi Jade Factory, where we will also learn about the 5,000 year culture of Chinese jade. On the way back, we will stop to view the strikingly modern exteriors of the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube, and finally, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony in the relaxing atmosphere of a tea house.
Schedule:
- 07:30-08:30 Pick guests up from hotel in the morning
- 09:30-10:30 Visit the Changling Tomb of Ming Tombs- the biggest one in 13 tombs for the third emperor Yongle.
- 11:00-12:30 Visit the Jade Factory and see how to make jade carving , and lunch
- 13:00-14:30 Visit Badaling Great Wall – the best preserved section. You have one hour and 30 minutes there for climbing.
- 15:30-16:30 Visit Exterior view of Olympic venues and Doctor Tea to enjoy tea culture
- 17:00 Back to hotel
Departure Time: 7:30
Departure Point: Guests will be picked up from hotel
Duration: Approx. 8 hours