Tour code: BJ-PO-02Muslim
Focus: Mutianyu Great Wall, Outside view of Bird Nest and Water Cube, Dongsi Muslim Mosque, Qianmen Area
Updated: 2019-11-26
Be picked up from your hotel by English speaking tour guide and private vehicle at 08:30.
Drive to visit Mutianyu Great Wall. Located around 90 km northeast of Beijing, Great Wall was built and maintained between the 7th century BC and 17th century BC. It was originally built to protect the empire from northern invaders. The Great Wall stretches through the countryside over deserts, hills and plains for 8,851.8 kilometers.
Mutianyu section was first built in the mid-6th century. It is the longest fully-restored Great Wall with 22 original style watchtowers. Mutianyu Great Wall features picturesque landscape with 90% forest coverage rate. The scenery in spring and autumn is excellent. Mutianyu Great Wall is not so crowded as Badaling section.
After Hala lunch, Have an outside view of Bird Nest and Water Cube. As the main stadium of the 2008 Olympic Games, the National Stadium, also called Bird's Nest, is located in the southern part of central area of Beijing Olympic Park. The National Stadium was used to hold the Olympic Games, the opening and closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games, track and field events and the Soccer finals.
National aquatics center is one of the landmark constructures during the 2008 Olympic Games. It was the major swimming pool constructed for the 2008 Olympic Games. National aquatics center and National Stadium are separately located on both sides of the northern end of Beijing city central axis and they together form a complete Beijing's image of a historical and cultural city.
Then we will Visit Dongsi Muslim Mosque. Also called Faming Mosque, Dongsi Muslim Mosque was first built in 1356 during the Yuan Dynasty. Covering an area of 10,000 square meters, the main buiding has the architectural feature of Ming Dynasty.
Move on to visit Qianmen Area. Near Tian'anmen Square, Qianmen Street is a renowned pedestrian street, with 840 meters long and 21 meters wide. The buildings in this street resemble the late Qing Dynasty. Many time-honored brands can be found here, such as Tongrentang, Ruifuxiang, Zhangyiyuan, Neiliansheng, Quanjude, Douyichu, etc.
Be transferred back to your hotel after the whole day tour at around 18:00.
(Hala Lunch)
Friendly Note of Beijing One Day Muslim Tour:
1. This private one day tour is arranged for you exclusively with private Beijing local vehicle, experienced driver and English speaking tour guide.
2. The sunshine is very strong in Beijing, Sunglass is useful in summer.
3. You will walk a long distance. A pair of soft and comfortable shoes is helpful when you walk in attractions.