Itinerary Overview

Highlights of the itinerary: From the national narrative of the Forbidden City to the sci-fi light and shadow of the Great Wall, from the fireworks in the courtyard to the pioneering expression of the art district, this route not only satisfies the imagination of foreign guests of "traditional China", but also presents Beijing as a global creative capital. #BeijingBeyondTheWall**

Day 1: The Forbidden City's New Route-Ethnic Blending Tour

Core Experience:

The Imperial Palace's theme line of "casting the consciousness of the Chinese nation's community": starting from the meridian gate, visit the Kunning Palace and the Cining Palace along the central axis, focusing on the architectural details of the integration of Manchu, Han and Mongolian cultures in the Qing Dynasty (such as the three-body text plaque and the jade carving of Dayu's flood control map).

Immersive guided tour of the Treasure Museum: It tells the history of ethnic exchanges in the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties through its collection of cultural relics, such as the Yuhua Pavilion built by Emperor Qianlong for Tibetan Buddhism.
Night tour of turrets photography: capture the night scene of the reflection of the turrets and the moat, recommend use the telephoto lens to shoot the glazed tiles under the moonlight.

Day 2-3: Gubei Water Town, Great Wall Secret Realm and Art Night Tour

Core Experience:

Simatai Great Wall Night Tour: The only Ming Great Wall to open the night tour, with lanterns climbing the city overlooking the lights of Shuizhen, with unmanned aerial vehicle starry sky performance.
Experience of intangible cultural heritage in Gubei Water Town: tie-dyeing in Yongshun Dyeing Workshop, wine tasting in Sima Xiaoxiaojiu Workshop, and watching the Great Wall Water Dance Light Show at night.

Sunrise Tea Banquet at the Top of the Mountain Church: Climb to the top of the church in the early morning and enjoy the landscape picture of the Great Wall and the morning mist while tasting tea.

Day 4: 798 Art Zone-Exploration of Pioneer Art

Core Experience:

798 Graffiti and Gallery Tour: Pin at Ullens Center for Contemporary Art, 751D · PARK Furnace Plaza, and participate in limited-time art exhibitions (such as TeamLab Digital Art Show).
Industrial style creative catering: enjoy smoked salmon salad in the "DOS Daosi" container restaurant, or enjoy Shufulei afternoon tea in the "Flower Room WAY.

Livehouse Music Night: In the evening, go to 798 Art Square to experience local band performances or experimental dramas.

Day 5: 751 Fashion Neighborhood, Collision of Technology and Design

Core Experience:

751 Power Square Light and Shadow Show: In the industrial site where the cracking furnace and pipes are preserved, watch VR restore the moment of winning the Winter Olympics ski platform.

79 Tank Culture Market: 150000 cubic meters of gas tank renovation exhibition space, permanent cross-border art installation and independent designer brand pop-up shop.

Night basketball court social: participate in the international youth 3V3 competition organized by 751 basketball court and experience the industrial wind court and light party.

Day 6: Courtyard and Forbidden City Panorama, Double Charm of Beijing

Core Experience:

Nanluoguxiang Hutong Ride: Rent an electric bicycle to shuttle through Maoer Hutong and visit Qi Baishi's former residence and folk paper-cutting workshop.

Panoramic Photography of Jingshan Park: Climb to the top of Wanchun Pavilion and shoot the "Dialogue between Ancient and Modern" with the central axis of the Forbidden City and the CBD skyline in the same frame.

Wangfujing rooftop bar: mandarin oriental hotel mo bar terrace, holding "little lion special" cocktail, overlooking the forbidden city sunset.

Day 7: Traditional Culture and Pray for Departure

Experience:

Pray for blessings at the Lama Temple: Take part in the Tibetan Buddhism morning class in the morning. Please string 1 with fragrant gray colored glaze bracelets.

Qianmen Street Time-honored Shopping: Rui Chi Xiang Customized Cheongsam, Tongrentang Herbal Tea Bag Hand Letter

Accommodation recommend: 

① Beijing Jinmao Wanli Hotel: the cost-effective choice for the administrative palace museum landscape room. The administrative lounge on the 17th floor provides a 360-degree panoramic view of the palace museum. 

② Beijing Southwest Huayi Hotel: modern Chinese-style guest room with bathtub facing the window overlooking the night view of the city. The "Gui" hot pot in the hotel provides integrated creative cuisine. 

③ Grace Art Hotel (798 Store): The room design integrates industrial style and oriental aesthetics, and some suites have private art collection exhibition areas. 

④ Gubeishuzhen Boutique Inn: Choose "Hundred Years Old Mountain Residence" or "Qingshan Xiaozhu" courtyard, some rooms are equipped with private soup hot springs, and you can enjoy starry sky terrace at night 

⑤ Beijing Yard Hotel (Andingmen Siheyuan): Experience traditional courtyard life, the room is equipped with Chinese Zen chairs and mahogany bed, and you can watch the stars and listen to the wind in the courtyard at night.