4 sightseeing days
Make room for palace architecture, mountain views, temple grounds and imperial gardens.
Forbidden City / Mutianyu / Temple of Heaven / Summer Palace
Who this route suits
Visitors who prefer a longer stay and more time between the major sights.
Suggested itinerary. Dates, availability and all service arrangements are subject to confirmation.
Your suggested itinerary
Day 1: Palaces and viewpoints
Explore the Forbidden City, then continue to Jingshan Park. Keep the evening unhurried, with time for dinner and a neighbourhood walk.
Day 2: A day at the Great Wall
Travel to Mutianyu for a route suited to your group. Allow time for the journey, pauses on the wall and the return to Beijing.
Day 3: Temple and old streets
Visit the Temple of Heaven, followed by a walk around Qianmen and Dashilan. Leave time for food stops and photographs.
Check the Temple of Heaven visitor guide for building opening days and ticket arrangements.
Day 4: Gardens and a flexible afternoon
Spend time at the Summer Palace. Keep the afternoon open for a neighbourhood walk, a favourite place revisited, or a slower finish.
These are four sightseeing days. Arrival, departure and accommodation arrangements should be planned separately.
Plan your visit
Tickets and opening days
Check each attraction’s official booking rules for your travel dates. Route order may need to change around closures or ticket availability.
Use the official Beijing attraction guide to start planning.
Walking and accessibility
Palace grounds and gardens involve walking. Great Wall sections have steep steps and uneven surfaces. Discuss mobility needs, children travelling and preferred walking distances before choosing a route.
What to confirm before booking
These are suggested routes. Confirm dates, attraction reservations, guide services, transport, meals, accommodation and the total price with your organiser before booking.
No price or service inclusion is guaranteed by this sample itinerary.