
Beijing + Gubei Village + Tangshan
Overview
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Duration
7D 6N
Difficulty
Easy
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English
Meeting Point
Penang International Airport
Details
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Highlights
What's Included
- Hand-picked 4/5 star Hotel
- Daily breakfast
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
Notes
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Itinerary
Day 1: Departure > Transit > Beijing
Assemble at Airport for your departure flight to Beijing.
Upon arrival check in hotel for rest. Overnight at Beijing Holiday Inn Express or similar.
Day 2: Beijing
Morning visit the Temple of Heaven – the place where emperors of past dynasties offered sacrifices to Heaven. The Echo Wall in your mind allows you to hear an echo no matter which direction you speak.
The Forbidden City – the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the Forbidden City is the largest and most complete ancient architectural complex in China. Overnight at Beijing Holiday Inn Express or similar.
Day 3: Beijing
Morning visit to Juyongguan Great Wall – Legend has it that when Qin Shi Huang built the Great Wall, he housed prisoners, soldiers, and conscripted laborers here, hence the name Juyongguan (meaning "household relocated to Juyongguan").
Summer Palace – The former imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty, known as a royal garden museum. Its long corridors, pavilions, and towers are truly breathtaking.
Free for shopping on Wangfujing Commercial Street.
Overnight at Beijing Holiday Inn Express or similar.
Day 4: Beijing > Gubei Village
Tiananmen Square – The imperial square outside the main gate of the Forbidden City during the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is also the world's largest city square. View the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, and the National Opera House. Known as the "Giant Egg," its simple yet grand architectural style resembles a crystal-clear pearl on water, perfect for taking photos.
Qianmen Antique-Style Commercial Street – To better restore the old Beijing atmosphere, all the renovated buildings here are antique-style. Even the trams are modeled after those from the Republic of China era, and many statues are placed along the streets.
Beijing Fang – One of the eight wards of Beijing's outer city during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Originally an administrative division of the outer city, it covered the area south of Zhengyangmen, Chongwenmen, and Xuanwumen to Yongdingmen. The name Baizhifang still exists today.
Dashilan Street – You will be surrounded by a rich atmosphere of traditional Chinese culture. From the exquisite carvings on the ancient buildings to the bustling streets, every aspect of this street is full of history and tradition.
Gubei Water Village (including one-way electric cart ride) - Backed by the most beautiful and precipitous section of the Simatai Great Wall in China, and nestled beside the Yuanyang Lake Reservoir, it is a rare tourist resort combining mountains, water, and town in the suburbs of Beijing. The ancient town is built along the water, exuding the grandeur of northern ancient towns while also incorporating many features of southern water towns. Visitors can also enjoy hot springs and sample local cuisine, making it a great choice for leisure and vacation in the Beijing suburbs. Enjoy the water and light show and night view in the evening.
Overnight at Gubei Military Camp Inn or similar.
Day 5: Gubei Village > Tangshan
After breakfast, drive to Tangshan to visit the Tangshan Earthquake Memorial Monument - a monument built to commemorate the devastating Tangshan earthquake of July 28, 1976, and the subsequent relief efforts.
Tangshan Banquet is a super cultural tourism complex integrating distinctive dining, folk customs displays, and immersive experiences, hailed as an "edible food culture museum." It gathers over 150 kinds of authentic Tangshan snacks and intangible cultural heritage delicacies, and recreates the vibrant atmosphere of a traditional old street, making it a highly popular destination in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Hetou Old Street - now a "national-level nighttime cultural and tourism consumption cluster" blending the culture of the Tang Dynasty with local industrial customs, it is known as the "Waterfront Tang Dynasty Never Sleeps City" and is a highly popular new immersive cultural tourism landmark in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
Overnight at Phoenix Garden Business Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Tangshan > Beijing
In the morning, visit the Datang Xingguo Zen Temple – a serene and magnificent Tang Dynasty-style temple with antique Chinese architecture, upturned eaves, and red lanterns, making you feel as if you've stepped into a scene from a Chinese period drama.
1989 Cultural and Commercial Park – a modern LOFT-style garden-style technology and cultural creative park transformed from old factory buildings.
Peiliren Street, with its Republican-era charm – a blend of retro and trendy elements, and a core component of Tangshan's industrial history and culture belt.
After the tour, drive back to Beijing. Overnight at the Radisson Blu Hotel Beijing Daxing Airport or similar.
Day 7: Beijing > Transit > Home
After breakfast, proceed to Daxing International Airport for your departure flight back to sweet home.
Flight Details
07:50
PEN
Penang · GMT+8
3h 55m
11:45
HKG
Hong Kong · GMT+8
2h 5m layover in Hong Kong
CX CX392 · Cathay Pacific
13:50
HKG
Hong Kong · GMT+8
3h 30m
17:20
PEK
Beijing · GMT+8
07:30
PEK
Beijing · GMT+8
3h 45m
11:15
HKG
Hong Kong · GMT+8
4h layover in Hong Kong
CX CX621 · Cathay Pacific
15:15
HKG
Hong Kong · GMT+8
3h 50m
19:05
PEN
Penang · GMT+8
