Walk along one of the most dramatic sections of the Great Wall of China that snakes across the rugged mountain landscape. Also tread along the Sacred Road, the road to heaven, that leads to the Ming Tombs where the emperors are buried. After visiting the Cloisonne Factory enjoy famous Peking  Duck Dinner.

From Tiananmen Square enter the Forbidden City, home to the Emperors for 500 years. Continue to Jingshan Park, the imperial gardens, and visit the magnificent red and gold Temple of Heaven that was built for the Emperor, the son of Heaven, to make sacrifices. Evening performance of the Kung Fu.

Half day tour to the Temple of Heaven with lunch included.

Half day tour to the Great Wall at Mutianyu with lunch.

Walk along the Great Wall of China between Jinshanling and Gubeikou. It takes around 5-6 hours and there are some steep uphill slopes and very uneven and rough ground, but the relative remoteness of the wall here, its wild scenery, makes for an exhilarating experience.

Enjoy the tranquil Houhai lake district, wander through the hutongs to see a fast-disappearing traditional way of life. Later visit Nanluoguxiang, an old fashioned street popular with local artists and drama students, and the Lama Temple where the Emperors’ eunuchs used to worship.