How Long Did It Take You to Travel in Beijing?

As a professional travel agency, we focus on providing a better service. If you do not have enough time and want to enjoy a Beijing travel, you could choose us. We know how to plan a Beijing tour and how to save money and time. Here we provide one day private Beijing tour. This one day private Beijing tour to Mutianyu Great and Ming Tombs will give you an exquisite and unique feeling of Beijing travel. 

Mutianyu Great Wall

As one of the most dangerous parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall is also the most beautiful section of the Great Wall. This section still keeps its original features made during the Ming dynasty. Founded along steep ridges and deep valleys, Mutianyu Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs during the Ming dynasty.

Mutianyu Great Wall is mostly in good condition at present. The surrounding natural environment of Mutianyu Great Wall is most attractive. Here the mountains are densely covered by verdant plants and trees. While you climbing Mutianyu Great Wall, you could enjoy the beautiful scenery, with vegetation, green pines and cypresses covering 90 percent of the area. The dragon, like Great Wall winding in this green ocean, offers a spectacular scene. You could come here at any time for the scenery here is pretty beauty all the year round. 

Ming Tombs

The Ming Tombs are mausoleums of thirteen emperors of the Ming dynasty. And it is the largests cluster of imperial cemeteries in China.

The most famous mausoleums here are Changling and Dingling. In ancient times, people believed that although dead physically, a person’s soul remained, and still having human’s needs. Hence, the mausoleums of emperors are look like imperial palace. From site selection to designing of the mausoleums paid attention to harmony between the tomb architecture and the surrounding environment. 

Itinerary of One Day Private Beijing Travel

At first, we drive to the first destination of Mutianyu Great Wall where you could enjoy hiking and sightseeing of the great project for about 2 hours. On the way to Mutianyu Great Wall, you will visit a large scale jade processing factory, which will help you to know the processes of Chinese jade carving and Chinese jade culture.

Secondly, then drive to the Ming Tombs after lunch. Visit Dingling, the Underground Palace.

Thirdly, transfer you back to your hotel after the whole day tour.

Finally, I hope you have fun in Beijing. Have a good trip.

How is the Public Transportation in Beijing?

Without convenient transportation, it will be very exhaustive during your Beijing travel. During your Beijing travel, many vehicles you could take such as Beijing subway, taxi and bicycles.

Beijing Subway

There is no doubt that subway is the fast urban vehicle in Beijing. From 5:00 in the morning (some times earlier) till 10:30 in the evening (some lines may even later), the subway is safety operated. Its entrance and exit are gray square cement construction with "B"-shape symbol lamp box on it.

The ticket for Beijing subway is 2 RMB. The price of Beijing subway tickets is the cheapest in China. No mater wherever you go, the price is fixed, not like other cities’ subway make a price according to the distance. Ticket office is at the station entry. There you can buy tickets or apply for an IC card for yourself. In Beijing, line 2 is important scenic spot and transportation hub.

Many subway stations have their own characteristic, some of their decors combine with its subway name and some of them still keep its ancient construction. Even large numbers of tourist tour these subway stations.

Beijing Taxi

Fares charged according to the running kilimeters,taxi in Beijing mainly are Xiali and Fukang Taxis.The charge of taxi fare is composed of the starting price and dynamic pricing. Take a taxi is a very convenient choice. Different kinds of taxi charge different price. Usually list of charge per kilometer is clued on the back door window.

Beijing Train

There is no duout that Beijing is the general railway transportation hub of China. Railway lines can reach all the capital and major cities of provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions except Hainan and Taiwan Provinces. Buses can be taken to the nearby scenic spots of Beijing, and special route tour trains can be taken to the distant suburbs. So if you desire to visit other cities of China, Train is fit for you and more economical though cost must time compared with take a plane. If your time permits and you are no hurry, them you could choose the transportation of train. Also you could make new friends in the train.

We also offer car rental for you during your Beijing travel which is more convenient for you. If you have other questions, just pick up your mobile or email us. We do 24/7 service. We hope you will enjoy your Beijing travel.

Enjoy a Pleasant Shopping Travelling in Beijing

There are large numbers of shopping areas in Beijing. Each of them has its own characteristics. If you are a shopping lover, you should not miss following places during your Beijing travel.

Liulichang Cultural Street

Located outside of the Hepingmen in Xuanwu District, the world famous Liulichang Cultural Street is about 800 meters long. This street has a long history, and a governmental kiln to glazed tiles was established here in the Yuan Dynasty. In the history, candidates for the imperial examination and officials from other places often gathered here, making Liulichang” a place for literati in the capital”

Until now, the east and west Liulichang Street are still lined by shops with an architecture style of late Qing Dynasty. 

Panjiayuan Market

Shoal of foreigners who travel to Beijing, Panjiayuan Market is a must see activity. Well-known as the largest antiques market among its kind both in China and Asia, the Panjiayuan Market is composed of over 3000 individual stalls. Occupies 48500 square meters, Panjiayuan Market is really a market for everybody to come.

If you want to buy some souvenirs to your friends and your family, you could go to Panjiayuan Market where all kinds of souvenirs are available here. There are reproductions from the late Qing Dynasty as well as real stuff from the Cultural Revolution era. The Antique Zone is open everyday while Arts and Crafts Warehouse Zone opened on Saturday and Sunday only.

Chang an Boulevard

Founded during 1406 and 1420 of the Ming Dynasty, Chang an Boulevard is very famous not only in China but also in the world. Originally, it was small and it was one of the major roads especially built for the construction of the Forbidden City. However, today the Chang an Boulevard has extended from previous 3.6 kilometers to 46 kilometers.

Walking along the straight Chang an Boulevard, you can not only enjoy place of historic interest but also learn about the local customs of Beijing. Also, you can find ancient, imperial buildings and modern high-rises are seated along both sides of Chang an Boulevard.

Nowadays, green area covers for 4 million square meters along the Boulevard, decorated by fountains, sculptures and lawns.

There are more shopping areas in Beijing such as Dashila Street, Silk Street Market and Baoguosi Temple Culture Market. If you have any question, you could email us or just pick up your mobile. We offer 24/7 service. We are here waiting for you join us if you want to travel in Beijing.

Top Foot Massage in Beijing Travel

Here I would like to recommend some places for relaxing after a day time Beijing travel. Mixed with traditional Chinese therapies, Massage provides a different nice service that is good for health.

CHI the Spa

Sits in 29 Zizhuyuan Road, CHI is in the new Valley Wing of the Shangri La Hotel. Based on the Chinese philosophy of five elements, treatments are designed to align your qi, and begin with a consultation to determine your element type. There allowing yourself to have some R & R.

99 Massage & Spa Center

Situated behind the World Trade Center, 99 Massage & Spa Center provides massages and other spa treatments such as facials, Aromatic oil massage, Body massage, Foot massage, Brand-new decoration. With pleasant and clean popular massage and spa facility, the service at this spa center is good and the staff speaks English. So you need not worry about the language barrier. Besides, it offers free food, drinks and fruit. 

Aibosen Blindman Massage

Locates in Chaoyang District, the much-famed special powers of blind male and female masseurs will do service for you. In this spa, staffs are trained according to high standards of TCM.

This massage center is known among foreigners for their deep massages. So it is a must for your Beijing travel.

Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat

All the time, the service of Bodhi Therapeutic Retreat is very popular and reservations here are essential. The male and female staffs are well trained in a variety of massage styles including Chinese, Thai and Ayurvedic.

Besides, complimentary fresh juices, teas, other beverages and snacks are available throughout your treatment from Monday to Thursday. 

 

Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat

There is no doubt that Dragonfly Therapeutic Retreat is a famous spa and it has started branching into Europe, with a spa in Oslo. There are three outlets in Beijing. No matter in which outlet, the service is professional. 

Oriental Taipan Massage

With four different outlets in Beijing, Oriental Taipan Massage provides a good range of treatments including Thai body massage and hot stone massage, cupping, facial treatments and nail treatments.

Private rooms are clean and comfortable, and you can chill out with a DVD or music while enjoying your massage. If you have a VIP cards, then it can get you discount of over 20%.

Due to its good service, massage has been welcomed among foreigners. During your Beijing travel, you’d better have a try. It may not let you down.