Eternal Beijing in winter - 7 days / 5 nights

Day 1 : GENEVA / BEIJING
Depart from the airport of Geneva to Beijing. Dinner and overnight on board.

Day 2 : BEIJING
Arrive in Beijing, received at the airport by your guide and transfer to hotel. Visit the Tian An Men Square and the Temple of Heaven (Tiantan) in a splendid park of 273 hectares. Discovery of a typical street in Beijing, Nanluoguxiang, where like strolling the Promenade of Beijing at the edge of Shichahai Lake (Houhai) and ride in a rickshaw in the old quarter of Beijing (Hutong) (to do more in the late afternoon because there are fewer tourists). While walking by the lake you will encounter Pekingese dancing because they love that.

Day 3: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Mounted on Coal Hill, which offers its summit a panoramic view of the old town and all over Beijing. We advise you to get there relatively early in the morning to avoid the fog that ruins the view and the chance to observe, dance, singing and the Chinese morning exercises in the park. Then visit the Forbidden City, also known as the Imperial Palace. Discovery halls of Supreme Harmony, the Perfect Harmony and Preserving Harmony, Hall of cultivated mind, rooms of concubines; specifically, our guide will accompany you through the museum of treasures: relatively quiet corner of this city, where you will discover the huge jade carvings, stupas gold etc. Afternoon excursion to the Summer Palace and the Imperial Garden. Rest in a tea room. Tea is an integral part of Chinese culture. Finally, you will attend a tea ceremony. Return to hotel.

Day 4: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Good Shoes prepare you for a date. Departure to Mutianyu, site of the Great Wall built over 6700 km in length to protect the Middle Kingdom of the Barbarian invasions of North, Worldwide Heritage of Humanity. Then visit one of the Thirteen Tombs of the Ming emperors - Zhaoling Tomb are quieter than the others: you will reach the site by taking the Way of the Spirits, lined with 36 statues of animals, mandarins, soldiers and civilians. Back to Beijing.

Day 5: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day and explore the city by yourself.

Day 6: BEIJING
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day and explore the city by yourself.

Day 7: BEIJING / GENEVA
Breakfast at hotel then transfer to the airport and fly back to Geneva.

Trip cost

THESE PRICES INCLUDE:
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Entrance fees to the sites
- Assistance of our professional local French speaking guide
- Half board with a glass of beverage (soda or beer or mineral water) and tea for lunch except free days

These prices do not include:
- Visa fees
- Cancellation of compulsory insurance (from CHF 24 per person)
- Tips and personal expenses

LIST OF HOTELS FOR INFORMATION:
Beijing: Hotel Holiday Inn Express Beijing Temple of Heaven

For information
- Departures are guaranteed from 2 participants.
- The maximum number of participants is 12 persons per each departure
- Closing date for applications: 1 month before arrival