Travel idea to Beijing for 2 adults
Period: flexible | Destination: Beijing, China | Number of travelers: 2 adults, 0 children
Services included in the package
Ticket: “Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall” – Beijing (China)
A full-day tour covering the main attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall, with a local guide and transportation included.
Ticket: “Private One Day Tour of Summer Palace, Panda House and Lama Temple” – Beijing (China)
A private full-day tour to the Summer Palace, Panda House, and Lama Temple, ideal for exploring the more relaxed and spiritual side of the city.
Ticket: “Beijing Traditional Dinner + Opera Show” – Beijing (China)
A traditional Beijing-style dinner followed by a Chinese opera show, offering an authentic cultural evening experience.
This package is designed for couples or friends who wish to discover Beijing’s imperial history, vibrant culture, and local cuisine at a comfortable pace, with organized tours and authentic evening experiences.
To prepare as well as possible for your trip, as a travel agent I recommend several useful guides and books about Beijing and Chinese culture:
Travel guides (in English):
Lonely Planet Beijing – very detailed, with information about the attractions included in the package: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, the Summer Palace, and the Lama Temple.
DK Eyewitness Beijing & Shanghai – excellent for visual maps, historical explanations, and photographs that help you understand Chinese architecture and symbolism.
National Geographic Traveler: China – more focused on cultural and historical context.
History and culture books (in English):
The Private Life of Chairman Mao – to better understand modern Chinese history and the role of Mao Zedong, especially relevant to Tiananmen Square.
Beijing: City of Sand by Jonathan Chatwin – a blend of history, essays, and travel impressions about old and new Beijing.
Introduction to customs and etiquette:
Culture Smart! China – a short, practical book about customs, etiquette, and what is considered polite or inappropriate in Chinese culture.
Chinese language – basic phrases:
Mandarin Phrasebook & Dictionary (Lonely Planet) – useful for simple Mandarin expressions such as greetings, common questions, restaurant orders, or taxi rides.
I recommend browsing at least one Lonely Planet or DK Eyewitness guide before departure and reading about Chinese culture and etiquette during the flight, so your experience at the destination feels more familiar, relaxed, and culturally enriching.
