Beijing Humanities Tour:2-Day Private Group Tour

DAY 1 Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City - Temple of Heaven
The Forbidden City is one of the most well-preserved and largest wooden structure ancient architectural complexes in China and even the world. These magnificent buildings can be divided into two main parts: the "Outer Court" and the "Inner Court." The Qianqing Gate serves as the boundary, with the Outer Court located to the south, where the emperor handled state affairs, and the Inner Court to the north, where the imperial harem resided, serving as the emperor's family living quarters. Walking through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Qianqing Palace, and the Kun Ning Palace, and enjoying the flowers and plants in the emperor's garden, one feels as though they've traveled back in time to a historical drama.
The Forbidden City houses a large number of precious cultural relics, with estimates of over one million items. Due to the variety of relic types, it is divided into multiple exhibition halls. Among them, the Treasure Hall and the Clock Museum are particularly noteworthy. The Clock Museum hosts clock demonstrations at 11 AM and 2 PM every day, showcasing a variety of uniquely designed antique mechanical clocks from the Qing Dynasty, which are sure to broaden your horizons.

Visit the Temple of Heaven, the Temple of Heaven is a sacrificial altar used by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties to worship heaven, pray for rain, and seek a bountiful harvest. It is a famous ancient architectural site in the country. The altar area is circular in the north and rectangular in the south, symbolizing "Heaven is round and the Earth is square." The entire Temple of Heaven is divided into two parts: the Inner Altar and the Outer Altar, where well-known structures like the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and the Echo Wall are located in the Inner Altar.

DAY 2 Mutianyu Great Wall - Bird's Nest - Water Cube
The Mutianyu Great Wall is located in the Huairou District of Beijing, connecting to the Juyong Pass to the west and Gubeikou to the east. It has historically been a strategic military point guarding Beijing, known as the "Majestic Pass of Weiling." The architectural style of the Mutianyu Great Wall is unique, with dense watchtowers, particularly the rare main pass with three watchtowers standing together.
Visit the exterior of the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube, both of which are stunning buildings constructed for the Beijing Olympics.The Bird's Nest (National Stadium) is located at the northern end of the central axis of Beijing. It served as the main stadium for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and, with its grand appearance and hosting of numerous international competitions, has become one of Beijing's new landmarks in recent years.
The Water Cube (National Aquatics Center) is located on the northern side of downtown Beijing. The architecture is very unique, with its exterior made up of over 3,000 irregularly shaped air cushions, resembling water molecules in a blue sea from afar. At night, the colorful lights are stunning, making it a great place for night photography.