After breakfast, we will visit the Summer Palace, located in the western suburbs of Beijing. It is the finest example of classical Chinese gardens and was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998. Next continue exploring the Old Summer Palace (Yuanmingyuan), which embodies over 3,000 years of China's rich gardening traditions. It features the grandeur of imperial architecture while also incorporating European garden styles, seamlessly blending different architectural forms. Afterwards, head to the Solana Lifestyle Shopping Park, which offers a combination of shopping, dining, entertainment, and sightseeing. In the evening, you can enjoy the night view of the Liangma River.

H: Beijing Hampton by Hilton Hotel or SML

After breakfast, head to Tiananmen Square – the central monument of the people’s heroes. Next, visit the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City. It was the royal palace of 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties and is the largest and most complete wooden structure ancient architectural complex in China and even the world.After lunch, visit Nanluogu Alley, known for its central alley flanked by unique hutongs, including many former residences of famous figures and distinctive shops. Then, head to the Drum Tower for photos by its red walls. Continue to Wangfujing Street and Snack Street, a top shopping destination in Beijing with large malls, regional delicacies, and the historic Wangfujing Church.

After breakfast, we will head to the exterior of the iconic buildings of the Beijing Olympics, the Bird's Nest and Water Cube (Photo stop), and tour the Olympic Museum. The indoor exhibits at the museum highlight the dual Olympic legacy of Beijing, showcasing inspiring moments and stories of athletes' perseverance. Next, we will head to the Badaling Great Wall, also known as the Great Wall of China. It is a tall, sturdy, and continuous long wall used to restrict enemy cavalry movements. Tonight, we'll stay at a hot spring resort, where you can enjoy the natural hot spring waters and the semi-private, tranquil experience of the Muyun Hot Springs.

Note: Guests should bring your own swimsuits and swim caps for the hot spring.

H: Beijing Badaling Crowne Plaza Hotel or SML

After breakfast, we will visit Universal Studios Beijing, which is the third Universal Studios theme park in Asia and the fifth in the world. Universal Beijing Resort includes seven major themed zones: Kung Fu Panda Land of Awesomeness, Transformers Base, Minion Land, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Jurassic World Isla Nublar, Hollywood, and Water World.

H: Beijing Four Points by Sheraton or SML

After breakfast today, stroll through the old Beijing hutongs, visit traditional Beijing homes, and taste authentic old Beijing yogurt, which captures the true flavor of the city. These hutongs are rich with history, from Ming Dynasty generals and Qing Dynasty empresses to literary scholars and renowned artists—each courtyard tells a story or holds a piece of history. After lunch, visit the Beijing Zoo Panda House at the city’s largest zoo, where you can see a variety of animals, including getting up close to giant pandas and capturing their wonderful moments on camera. After dinner, proceed to Beijing Airport at the scheduled time.