8 Days Best Hainan Island Discovery

Start at Tiananmen Square — the world's largest public square. Enter the Forbidden City through the Meridian Gate and spend 3 hours exploring the imperial palace complex, Hall of Supreme Harmony, and Palace Museum treasures. Afternoon: Jingshan Park for panoramic views over the golden roofs. Evening: Wangfujing night market and Peking duck dinner.

Early 7:30 AM departure to MutianyuGreat Wall to beat the crowds. Cable car up, hike between watchtowers for 2-3 hours with breathtaking mountain views. Take the thrilling toboggan slide down! Farm-to-table lunch. Afternoon: Summer Palace — dragon boat across Kunming Lake, stroll the 728-meter Long Corridor painted with 14,000 classical scenes.

Morning at the Temple of Heaven — a Ming Dynasty masterpiece where emperors prayed for good harvest. Join locals practicing Tai Chi in the park. Afternoon: rickshaw ride through traditional hutong alleyways, visit a courtyard family home for tea. Lamai Temple — Beijing's most active Tibetan Buddhist temple with a 26-meter sandalwood Buddha.

Morning visit to 798 Art District — contemporary art in a former Bauhaus factory complex. Alternatively: Prince Gong's Mansion and Beihai Park, or Cuandixia ancient mountain village. Afternoon: free time for last-minute shopping at Hongqiao Pearl Market. Airport transfer.

Continue your private guided Beijing experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Beijing experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Beijing experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.

Continue your private guided Beijing experience with visits to additional attractions based on your guide's recommendations.