About This Trip

Experience Beijing through its rich flavors and living traditions, from royal feasts to local street eats. This culinary journey blends the grandeur of imperial palaces with the charm of hutong alleyways - featuring hand-pulled noodles, morning markets, palace banquets, and steaming copper-pot hotpot. Taste history, one bite at a time.

Itinerary Summary

DAY	PLACE	HIGHLIGHTS
1	Beijing	Rickshaw Tour Through Hutongs, Drum Tower
2	Beijing	The Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Imperial-style Meal, Jingshan Park
3	Beijing	Morning Market, Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall
4	Beijing	Departure

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Day 1: Arrival & Hutong Flavors

Arrive in Beijing and take some time to rest at your hotel.

Later, step into the city's living history with a rickshaw ride through the hutongs of Shichahai. These narrow lanes unveil quiet courtyards, weathered grey bricks, and the unhurried rhythm of everyday life.

Pause for a bowl of zhajiangmian, Beijingâs beloved noodles topped with rich, savory soybean paste. As the sun begins to set, climb the Drum Tower to enjoy golden views over the tiled rooftops and soak in the timeless charm of the old city.

Beijing

Day 2: Palace Views and Imperial Flavors

Stand at the symbolic heart of China in Tiananmen Square before stepping into the Forbidden City, where crimson walls, golden roofs, and majestic courtyards evoke centuries of imperial grandeur. Look closely at the roof ridges - lined with mythical guardian beasts, they once served to ward off evil and signify the rank of the buildings beneath.

For lunch, enjoy a taste of palace life at a local restaurant known for its imperial cuisine. Sample refined Qing-style bites like crisp walnut cookies, silky pea cakes, and flaky sesame buns with sweet minced meat, along with Kung Pao prawns and crispy duck, both echoing the flavors once reserved for emperors.

Afterward, ascend Jingshan Park for a breathtaking panoramic view of the Forbidden City - its axis-aligned layout and architectural symmetry embody the refined balance of traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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Beijing

Day 3: Morning Markets & Great Wall Views

Then head to the Temple of Heaven, where Beijingers gather beneath ancient cypress trees for morning exercise - tai chi, fan dancing, and the graceful rhythm of daily life unfolding in a lively space once reserved for emperors.

Later, journey about an hour out to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, where ancient ramparts snake across misty mountain ridges in a breathtaking display of strength and scale. Take a cable car up and walk along the Wall, where each stone underfoot echoes centuries of history and the sheer vastness of the landscape stirs the soul.

After your climb, head back to the city and unwind over a traditional copper-pot hotpot dinner - simmering lamb, rich dipping sauces, and the nostalgic warmth of old Beijing.

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Beijing

Day 4: Departure

It's time to say goodbye to Beijing. Before heading to the airport, enjoy one last bite of the city's famous flavors - whether it's the mouthwatering aroma of Peking duck or the cozy comfort of hand-pulled noodles. Then, your driver and guide will take you safely to the airport for your flight.

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Richee Family Adventures

05 Aug 2025

Second Honeymoon My wife and I celebrated our 20th anniversary by spending a few weeks touring around Asia. We loved how Odynovo worked with us to craft a tour of what we wanted to see and how we wanted to see it. This was our first time traveling with a private tour guide, and it was truly amazing. they took care of all transportation, tickets, and everywhere we went we had someone who not only spoke our language, but was also very well-versed in the places we were visiting. We saw Beijing and then took a bullet train to Xi'an. In both cities we had tour guides who had done this "a thousand times," and as a result knew all the tricks on where to take the best pictures, what lines to stand in, where to eat, and what not to waste your time seeing. At one point our guide pulled out ponchos from her backpack when it started to rain, while another helped us haggle for a good price on a new suitcase. We were surprised by how much we loved China, and it is safe to say that is because of the quality of service we got from Odynovo. Oh, and the hotels were great, too! In our first hotel my wife fell in love with her breakfast soup that she had to have every morning, while in Xi'an we were right around the corner from the Muslim Night Market and were able to get to it in less than 5 minutes of walking.We are already looking to see what tours we will be doing next through Odynovo, as the service was amazing, the quality was remarkable, and the cost was very worth it for what we received.

Shannon V

05 Aug 2025

Fabulous! We had a fabulous experience with our guide and Odynovo walking the Great Wall of China, and all other sites in Beijing. We loved our Peking duck dinner. It was fabulous. Thank you, Sammie/Jing for a great experience.

domotic d

05 Aug 2025

Beijing Beauty It started off with a friendly face at the airport, with Roy, our tour guide.The week has been such a pleasure and a treat. From adventures to The Great Wall, Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City, to local markets, delicious Beijing food and roof top tea houses.Roy and our driver, Mr. Zhou, were prompt in picking us up and driving us around safely.The knowledge and fact about history and Beijing that Roy knows and explains is amazing and the fact he could answer my weird and inquisitive history questionsnwoth ease was a treat.He made it so easy to enjoy ourselves and absorb all that was around us, he even takes great photos too! 😊Polite, kind and thoughtful and ever patient in letting us take our time with things that interested us.I would highly recommend this tour and Roy again and again.

Zarah B

05 Aug 2025

Amazing travel experience My name is Zarah M. Babangida a Nigerian and i visited Beijing with my colleagues from the office. During our 5 day stay in Beijing, Ms. Eva Ma, was our Tour guide and from the minute we came through the Arrival Gate of the Airport, we were embraced by her alluring smile and warm welcome. She remained consistent with her warmth, a kind and intelligent professional who exuded unique passion not just for her job as a tour guide but, even more so as a proud Chinese woman. Her outstanding insight and knowledge of the sweet Chinese history and heritage left us in awe. I couldn't be more proud and thankful that she was assigned to our group and she made our stay exciting, fun-filled effortless and knowledge packed. I absolutely commend her dedication to work which she depicted throughout our stay. I recommend her to every visiting tourist because to know Eva, is to love her. If it were up to me, i will increase her bonuses or upgrade her salary as i am sure most tourists would want or revisit for her sake first and then perhaps other reasons.Thank you Eva and keep the passion up🙌.