Planning Your Own China Journey?
Every traveller is different, and your trip should be too. At Oh My China, we can create a personalised itinerary around your interests, travel style, schedule and budget — whether you want to explore iconic landmarks, discover hidden gems, or experience China beyond the usual tourist trail.
Tell us what you have in mind through the form below, and our team will get in touch with you to start planning your journey.
1. Product Snapshot
| Duration | 3 days / 2–3 nights depending on arrival and departure logistics |
| Destination | Beijing, China |
| Route Type | Single-city, guided cultural immersion with one Great Wall excursion |
| Core Promise | See imperial Beijing, walk a scenic section of the Great Wall, and connect major landmarks with hands-on local culture |
| Best Fit | First-time inbound visitors; couples; friends; culturally curious independent travelers; small private groups |
| Pace | Active. Long walking periods, security checks, stairs, uneven surfaces, and a full-day suburban excursion |
| Signature Moments | Forbidden City red walls; panoramic Great Wall views; Jingshan’s central-axis vista; Temple of Heaven geometry; hutong atmosphere |
| Source Route | Day 1: Tiananmen Square → Palace Museum → Jingshan Park overlooking the Forbidden City → Nanluoguxiang. Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall → exterior views of Bird’s Nest and Water Cube → traditional Chinese wellness experience. Day 3: Temple of Heaven → Qianmen Street → cloisonne experience or shaobing-making |
2. Detailed Day-by-Day Product Design
DAY 01
The City of Emperors
Tiananmen Square → Forbidden City → Jingshan Park → Nanluoguxiang
Walk Through Imperial Beijing
Begin at the heart of Beijing's central axis before entering the former imperial palace.
Inside the Forbidden City, your guide brings the vast palace complex to life — from imperial power and ritual to architecture and everyday court life.
See the City From Above
Climb Jingshan Hill for one of Beijing's most iconic views — the golden rooftops of the Forbidden City stretching along the city's historic central axis.
Then, Slow Down.
Nanluoguxiang
Leave the monumental city behind and step into Beijing's hutongs.
Wander through narrow lanes, courtyard homes and neighborhood shops as historic Beijing meets contemporary city life.
DAY 02
Beyond the City
Mutianyu Great Wall
Beijing → Huairou → Mutianyu
Where the Wall Meets the Mountains
Leave central Beijing behind and head into the mountains of Huairou.
Walk along the Mutianyu Great Wall, take in the changing landscapes from the watchtowers, and choose your pace — from a gentler cable-car experience to a more active walk.
From Ancient Walls to Modern Icons
From one of China's greatest ancient engineering achievements to the architecture of the 2008 Olympics — Beijing's story doesn't end with its imperial past.
A Moment to Slow Down
After a day on the Wall, reconnect with a quieter side of Chinese culture through a traditional wellness experience.
DAY 03
Rituals, Streets & Stories
Temple of Heaven → Qianmen → Hands-on Culture
Where Architecture Meets Ritual
Explore the Temple of Heaven and discover the geometry, symbolism and rituals that shaped imperial Beijing.
Old Beijing, Still Alive
Walk through Qianmen Street, one of Beijing's historic commercial districts, and see how old traditions meet everyday city life.
Make Something With Your Hands
Cloisonné
Hands-on enamel craft
Three Days.
Many Sides of Beijing.
Imperial grandeur.
Mountain landscapes.
Everyday China.
Your Journey, Your Way.
Inspired by what you've seen? You don't have to follow a fixed itinerary. Oh My China can tailor your China journey around the places, experiences and pace that suit you.
Simply fill in the form below with your travel details and ideas, and we'll get in touch with you within 48 hours to discuss your personalised journey.
See China in a Different Light.