Beijing tour
Celebrate your birthday with a private Beijing tour: stroll through a local park, cruise on the moat, and ascend the iconic CCTV Tower for panoramic skyline views.
Mark your special day with an unforgettable private tour of Beijing. Your morning begins with a hotel pickup in the city proper, followed by a scenic drive to the heart of the capital. Enter through the south gate of a charming park and enjoy a one-hour leisurely walk, immersing yourself in the daily life of locals. This serene stroll offers a genuine glimpse into Beijing's vibrant culture. Next, board a boat at the north gate wharf for a 40-minute cruise along the historic moat, gliding past ancient city walls. The highlight awaits at the CCTV Tower, where you'll ascend to the sky-high observation deck. From this vantage point, take in breathtaking panoramic views of the sprawling metropolis below. This curated experience blends local authenticity with iconic landmarks, creating a birthday celebration that is both intimate and awe-inspiring.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Pick up from your hotel in the city proper of Beijing around 8:30am. Then drive to Beijing
. Entering the south gate to the park and walk through the park till you get to the wharf near its north gate.
The one hour walking in the park brings you closer to the locals and you will have a deep and better understanding of Beijing city life. The boat leaves the wharf at 10:30am. Then you start your 40 minutes' boat ride along the 6-km Changhe River. The boat arrives at Beijing
. You will be arranged to visit the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China - Summer Palace.


Then drive to the Central Chinese Television CCTV Tower in the western section of Beijing. The CCTV tower not surprisingly is the home of many TV and Radio station broadcasts, including CCTV 1, CCTV 4 and CCTV 9.
Then have lunch at the rotating dinning hall , which is the highest of its kind in Beijing. It offers luxury mixed buffet of Chinese, Western and Japanese. After lunch, visit the tower. The highest point of the CCTV tower is 405 meters including the lightning rod and it is the fifth highest tower in the world. Standing on the platform - Open Air-Observatory at 238 meters high, you can enjoy the whole view of Beijing.
Descending from the tower, then visit Beijing Pacific Underwater World which is located beneath the TV tower and has comprehensive displays of sea life. There is also a children's playground and a go-karting track.


| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Entrance tickets | Tips to the guide and driver Notice from TB |
| Pick-up service from hotel | |
| Private air-conditioned car or van | |
| Private English speaking tour guide | |
| Buffet lunch with birthday cake |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $160 |
| 2 persons | $110 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $100 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $90 |
| 10 persons and above | $70 |
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