Spring and autumn usually combine pleasant temperatures and good visibility in Beijing and Mutianyu.
CHINA · HERITAGE + HISTORY
CHINA — GREAT WALL
Walk through centuries of history along the Great Wall.
DURATION6 days
BEST TIMEApr–May / Sep–Oct
EXPERIENCEHeritage + History
COUNTRYChina
THE JOURNEY
Route map
Beijing → Great Wall (section to be defined)
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FEATURED
Key highlights
1Great Wall in Mutianyu
2Forbidden City
3Temple of Heaven
4Beijing Hutongs
5Tiananmen Square
6Mutianyu watchtowers
Walking through the towers of Mutianyu after exploring imperial Beijing connects two of the most powerful symbols in Chinese history.
SEASONALITY
When to go
A STARTING POINT
Suggested base itinerary
DAY 1
Arrival in Beijing
Arrival in Beijing, transfer and first contact with the Chinese capital.
DAY 2
imperial Beijing
Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, visiting courtyards, halls and gardens linked to imperial history.
DAY 3
Temple of Heaven and hutongs
Morning at the Temple of Heaven and afternoon at the hutongs, discovering traditional architecture and scenes of everyday life.
DAY 4
Great Wall in Mutianyu
Excursion to Mutianyu, one of the most preserved sections of the Great Wall. Walk between watchtowers and mountain views.
DAY 5
Contemporary Beijing
Day to contrast historic Beijing with contemporary neighborhoods, markets, gastronomy and cultural spaces.
DAY 6
Closing
Last hours in Beijing and departure.
THE EXPERIENCE
The spirit of the journey
A journey between imperial Beijing and the Great Wall in Mutianyu, passing through palaces, temples, hutongs and centuries of Chinese history.
YOUR WAY
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