High-End Customized Two-Day Tour in Beijing
This exclusive two-day Beijing tour is elaborately tailor-made for discerning travelers, integrating imperial grandeur, traditional culture and top-tier travel experiences. With private luxury transfers, VIP skip-the-line access, professional bilingual guides and personalized services throughout the journey, it allows you to explore the capital’s charm in a comfortable, exquisite and in-depth way, away from the crowds and embracing the true essence of Beijing.
Day 1: Imperial Grandeur & Cultural Essence
07:30-08:30 Private Pick-Up & Premium Breakfast
A luxury private car (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or equivalent) with a professional bilingual driver-guide will pick you up from your downtown 5-star hotel. Enjoy a delicate Chinese-Western fusion breakfast at a boutique courtyard café near Tiananmen Square, with fresh, high-quality ingredients customized to your taste and dietary needs, starting your exquisite journey with elegance.
09:00-12:30 The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) - VIP Exclusive Tour
Bypass the long queues with a special VIP access pass and explore the Forbidden City with a certified senior cultural guide who has over 10 years of experience in interpreting Ming and Qing imperial culture. Visit iconic halls such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, as well as less-crowded VIP-exclusive areas including imperial gardens and private palaces. The guide will share vivid stories of emperors, imperial etiquette and rare cultural relics, turning the tour into a profound cultural feast. An optional private tea ceremony in a quiet courtyard inside the Forbidden City is available, where you can savor premium Jingwei tea with traditional imperial pastries.
13:00-14:30 Fine Dining at a High-End Imperial Cuisine Restaurant
Head to a boutique imperial cuisine restaurant near the Forbidden City, such as a century-old hidden courtyard restaurant or Chengfu Banquet, a top private restaurant serving state banquet-level dishes. Enjoy a carefully crafted set menu of authentic imperial cuisine, using traditional recipes and high-grade ingredients (e.g., braised sea cucumber with abalone, imperial pastry platter), paired with premium Chinese yellow wine or Jingbai wine. The restaurant features classic Chinese courtyard decoration with private dining rooms and gentle traditional music, offering an unparalleled culinary experience.
15:00-17:30 Jingshan Park & Beihai Park - Royal Leisure
First, visit Jingshan Park, a short walk from the Forbidden City. Climb Wanchun Pavilion to enjoy a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the entire Forbidden City—the best spot to capture the grand layout of the imperial palace with red walls and golden tiles. Then walk to Beihai Park, an 800-year-old royal garden. Take a private luxury boat on the lake to visit the White Dagoba, stroll along the quiet bank with ancient pines and stone bridges, and feel the peaceful and elegant beauty of Chinese royal gardens. The guide will introduce the garden’s design art and imperial life stories, making the journey relaxed and meaningful.
18:30-20:30 Dinner & Houhai Night Tour
Dine at a high-end hidden restaurant by Houhai Lake, such as Hua’s Restaurant, a renowned courtyard-style restaurant serving high-end Beijing cuisine, including its signature Baye Roast Duck. After dinner, take a leisurely walk along Houhai Lake, enjoying the gentle night breeze and the unique charm of old Beijing’s hutongs lit up with warm lights. Avoid the noisy crowds and visit a boutique bar with a quiet atmosphere for a glass of premium cocktail (optional), ending the first day with romance and elegance.
21:00 Private Drop-Off
The luxury private car will send you back to your hotel safely and comfortably, allowing you to rest and recharge for the next day’s journey.
Day 2: Traditional Hutongs & Cultural Exploration
08:30-09:30 Private Pick-Up & Breakfast
The private car will pick you up from your hotel on time. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at a high-end local café, tasting authentic Beijing pastries such as pea cake and驴打滚 (lv dagun), paired with freshly brewed coffee or tea, experiencing the delicate side of old Beijing’s food culture.
10:00-12:30 Prince Gong’s Mansion & Yandai Xiejie - Noble Residence & Ancient Street
Visit Prince Gong’s Mansion, the former residence of He Shen, one of the most exquisite ancient mansions in Beijing. With VIP skip-the-line access, you can explore the grand courtyards, elegant gardens and well-preserved ancient buildings, listening to the guide’s stories about the mansion’s history and the life of nobles in the Qing Dynasty. Then walk to Yandai Xiejie, a 232-meter-old street built in the Yuan Dynasty, with a shape similar to a tobacco pipe. Avoid the crowds and visit high-end intangible cultural heritage boutiques, appreciating cloisonné, paper-cutting and other traditional crafts.
13:00-14:30 Fine Dining at a Boutique Courtyard Restaurant
Dine at a high-end boutique courtyard restaurant near Prince Gong’s Mansion, featuring authentic Beijing cuisine and a quiet, elegant environment. Enjoy signature dishes such as braised pork ribs in soy sauce and old Beijing noodles with soybean paste, all made with fresh local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques, letting you taste the authentic flavor of Beijing.
15:00-17:30 Yonghe Temple & Wudaoying Hutong - Religious Culture & Artistic Hutong
First, visit Yonghe Temple, the largest and most well-preserved Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing. With the guide’s professional interpretation, you can learn about Tibetan Buddhist culture, appreciate the exquisite Buddha statues and ancient murals, and experience the solemn and peaceful atmosphere of the temple. Then head to Wudaoying Hutong, a more artistic and quiet hutong compared to Nanluoguxiang. Visit boutique art galleries, handcraft shops and cozy cafes, and experience a 30-minute private intangible cultural heritage craft lesson taught by a national inheritor, taking home a unique handcrafted souvenir.
18:30-20:00 Farewell Dinner
Enjoy a farewell dinner at a high-end Chinese fusion restaurant, combining traditional Beijing flavors with modern culinary techniques. The set menu is carefully designed to showcase the diversity of Beijing’s food culture, paired with premium wines and attentive service, leaving you with a beautiful memory of Beijing’s cuisine.
20:30 Private Drop-Off
The luxury private car will send you back to your hotel, ending this exquisite two-day high-end customized Beijing tour.
Premium Service Inclusions
- Private luxury vehicle with a bilingual driver-guide for the whole two days, ensuring comfortable and convenient transfers.
- VIP skip-the-line access to all scenic spots, no waiting time, allowing you to maximize your visiting experience.
- Certified senior cultural tour guide with professional interpretation of imperial culture, religious culture and hutong culture.
- 5-star standard breakfast, high-end imperial cuisine lunch, exquisite dinner and free soft drinks for the whole journey.
- Private intangible cultural heritage craft experience and a small handcraft souvenir.
- Free high-speed WiFi on the car, mineral water, fruits and snacks prepared at any time.
- Flexible itinerary adjustment: the guide and driver can adjust the visiting time and order according to your preferences and physical condition.
Travel Tips
- Dress comfortably and wear non-slip shoes, as there will be a certain amount of walking in scenic spots and hutongs. Prepare a light coat in spring and autumn, as Beijing’s temperature changes greatly in the morning and evening.
- The tour can be fully customized according to your interests: you can replace some scenic spots with the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, 798 Art Zone or Badaling Great Wall if you prefer.
- All scenic spots and restaurants have been arranged with private rest areas, so you don’t need to queue for restrooms or lounges.
- Please bring your valid ID (passport for foreign travelers) when visiting scenic spots, as it may be required for ticket verification.
