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Escape Beijing's bustle for a day of pear picking in Daxing's orchards, followed by a visit to the historic Marco Polo Bridge.
This private day tour offers a refreshing escape from Beijing's urban pace. Begin with a morning hotel pickup and transfer to the Daxing Pear Cultivation Demonstration Area, a sprawling agricultural region in the southern suburbs. Here, you can wander among the orchards and pick fresh pears straight from the trees, experiencing the simple joy of harvest in a serene countryside setting. After your fruit-picking adventure, continue to the iconic Marco Polo Bridge (Lugou Qiao), a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its centuries-old stone carvings and historical significance. This tour combines hands-on rural activity with cultural exploration, providing a balanced glimpse into Beijing's agricultural heritage and ancient landmarks. Ideal for families or anyone seeking a unique, low-key day trip outside the city center.
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Picked up from your downtown hotel in Beijing around 8:30am and transferred to Daxing Pear Cultivation Demonstration Area for fresh pears picking. Daxing District is locate in the suburb of south Beijing. It has an area of about 1,010 square kilometers. It comprises 9 towns and 18 townships with a population of over 520,000. It is a flat plain district serving as one of the satellite cities of Beijing. Daxing district is famous for its high quality fruits - pears, grapes and watermelons. visit the real rural Beijing, enjoy natural flowers, with good smelling air and natural bird’s sounds, without pollution and car noises.
A memorable lunch will be arrange at the unique farm house meal. After lunch, drive to Fengtai District which is located to the southwest of the urban area of Beijing with a population of about 790,000 and covering an area of about 304 square kilometers. Move on to
( Lugouqiao ). On July 7, 1937, the first shot of the anti-Janpanese War rang out beside the Lugou Bridge. The Marco Polo Bridge ( Lugouqiao ) dates from Liao Dynasty ( 911-1125 ), making it one of the oldest bridges in the world. It is so named because the famed Venetian explorer Marco Polo visited the site 13th century. It spans a dry river bed, the bridge is entirely of stone and without the benefit of mortar. After touring the bridge, transferred back to your hotel in the city center of Beijing.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Entrance tickets | Tips to the guide and driver |
| Pick-up service from hotel | Fees for pears picked. Payment is made by measuring the fruit in the basket before leaving the fruits garden. Notice from TB |
| Private air-conditioned car or van | |
| Private English speaking tour guide | |
| Chinese lunch | |
| Two hours at Daxing Pear Cultivation Demonstration Area | |
| One and half hour at Marco Polo Bridge |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $189 |
| 2 persons | $109 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $89 |
| 6 - 9 Persons | $65 |
| 10 persons and above | $59 |
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