6-Day Ancient Capitals Historical and Cultural Tour

After enjoying a delicious breakfast, the guide will meet you on time at your hotel and take you to Tiananmen Square, the world's largest city square, whose vast space and deep historical background can make you feel a solemn and magnificent atmosphere.

After, we will walk to the Forbidden City, the largest and most complete ancient wooden structure building in existence world, which was once the palace and ruling center of the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

The Forbidden City has over 9,000 rooms and filled with historical traces. Here, the guide will tell you the stories of eight famous figures from the two dynasties and you can admire countless precious artifacts, feeling the deep historical heritage. Walking through every corner of the Forbidden City, you will feel like you have traveled through time and space, returning to that glorious age.

In the afternoon, we will visit Beijing's ancient hutongs- the unique life atmosphere of old Beijing. Walking through these history-laden alleys, you will enjoy authentic traditional cuisine and also interact with local residents, feel the humanistic charm of this ancient city.

In the morning, your guide and car will take you to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site filled with historical charm that has been a place where emperors prayed for national prosperity and good harvests since the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the largest ancient sacrificial building complexes in China. Representative buildings include the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, the Heavenly Vault, and the Danbian Bridge, which showcase the unique style of royal architecture of the Ming and Qing dynasties and integrate the essence of traditional Chinese architecture. Once you enter this ancient garden, you will be attracted by the natural atmosphere around. We recommend joining the local elderly in their morning exercises, experiencing their diverse routines such as tai chi, dancing, or walking, which will make you feel like you have traveled through time and experienced the life in this city for hundreds of years.

In the afternoon, drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall was first built during the Northern Qi Dynasty, it had a  large-scale repaired and expanded during the Ming Dynasty. This section has 5,400 meters long and 22 watchtowers, making it the best-preserved and most representative sections of the Ming Dynasty Great Wall. The Mutianyu Great Wall is renowned for its steep terrain, magnificent architecture, and beautiful natural scenery. To facilitate your visit, we have specially arranged round-trip cable car service directly to the top of the Great Wall, which saves your energy and 40 minutes of climbing time to allows you to overlook the Great Wall and the surrounding mountains from the air. After,while you stand on the Great Wall, the guide will provide you with a detailed explanation of the histories and construction features of this section of the Great Wall, it has a important position in Chinese history. Afterward, you will have time to explore freely, walk along the ancient city walls, admire the grandeur of the Great Wall and the beautiful scenery of nature,they will tell you the stories to feel the Time has gone and history is heavy.

In the morning, visit the Summer Palace, it is located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is China's best-preserved royal garden and a World Heritage Site, known as the "Royal Garden Museum." Climb up the Wanshou Hill, a Buddha Tower on the top is decorated beautifully and magnificent, you can have a panoramic view of Kunming Lake and the entire park. There is a “Suzhou” Street in the park, it is built in the style of southern China's water towns,reviewing the ordinary life style of Qing dynasty. This visiting of the Summer Palace allows you to admire the beautiful natural scenery and exquisite ancient buildings, gain a deep understanding of China's royal garden culture and history.

In the afternoon, you will take you to the high-speed train station,a efficient, safe, and comfortable way to Xi'an. Xi'an is a cities with the longest history of being a capital and the most dynasties establishing capitals, with 13 dynasties such as the Zhou, Qin, Han, and Tang dynasties were established capitals here for a total of more than 1,100 years. As the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, Xi'an was not only a political, economic, and cultural center in history but also an important gateway for foreign exchanges.

Known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," the Terracotta Army was ordered by Emperor Qin Shi Huang after unifying the six states to demonstrate his power and majesty. It displays thousands of life-sized terracotta statues and horses arranged in battle formations, vividly showing the spectacular lineup of the Qin Dynasty army and the exquisite craftsmanship.

Returning to Xi'an City, walk or bike along the nearly 14-kilometer-long ancient city walls. This is the largest ancient city wall in China, learn the wisdom of ancient military defense.

Muslim Quarter, a street is filled with a strong market atmosphere, with all kinds of Xi'an snacks that you can enjoy. The uniquely design integrated traditional Chinese and Islamic elements, add a unique charm to the rich Muslim culture here.