Recommended Leisure Optional Tours & Evening Entertainment

In order to make your stay in China a pleasant one and help you get to know more of China's traditional culture and the typical life of ordinary Chinese people, we have selected the following programs for your leisure time and we hope you would enjoy them:

1. Great Wall & Ming Tombs( Daily) 　　Tour Code: BS-701
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Badaling was one of the first sections of the great Wall near Beijing restored in 1957. Situated some 90 kilometers north of Beijing, Badaling provides easy access to spectacular views. 　 　 The tour also takes you to the "13 Tombs", the burial site of the 13 out of 17 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, 500 years ago.
Departure Time: 8:30 am daily Duration: 8 Hours (including lunch) Price: Coach Tour: ￥320per person (roughly  USD40 ) 　　Private Tour :  1 person: RMB1080( USD135) 　　2-5 persons: RMB640( USD80) per person

　

2. The Panda House, The Lama Temple and  a visit to Hutongs (Lanes) 　　 Tour Code: BS-702
     by Pedicab

The tour starts from the visit to the Panda House in Beijing Zoo, where you will see the lovely Giant Panda. 　 Finally, a visit  to Beijing Rea Lake area, where you will be arrange to visit the old Beijing lanes riding on the rickshaws and you are also going to visit the local residences' families, primary school, and some old buildings .   This tour offers a unique experience of old Beijing and a chance to do something a little bit different, which provides a glimpse into the real lives of Beijing people and the traditional architecture.     After lunch, the tour will bring you to the Lama Temple, which  is the most renowned Tibetan Buddhist temple in china. Its beauty, architecture, carpentry and color are stunning.

Departure Time: 8:30 am, Every Mon. Wed. and Fri. Duration: 7 Hours (including lunch)                                        Price: Coach Tour:  RMB290( USD36)/per person 　　　Private Tour:  1 person:  RMB1,100( USD135) 　　　                        2-5 persons: RMB740( USD92)  per person

　

3. Tian'Anmen Square, The Forbidden City, The Summer Palace       Tour Code: BS-703
     and The Temple of Heaven 　　                                               

4. Peking Opera with Transfer

Peking Opera-- the unique theatrical synthesis of song and dance, acting and acrobatics began to emerge in its present form around 200 years ago.  Peking Opera has influenced Chinese theatre in many ways. Start at 19:30 , daily, Price:  ￥225（USD28）for one person,  ￥176（US$22）/per person for group of 2-5 persons, ￥128（US$16）/per person for groups of 6-9 persons and ￥113（US$14） per person for 10 persons above group.

5. Acrobatic Performance with Transfer

The Chinese Acrobats have long been famed in the world for their fantastic acting of contortions and balancing control. There are many acrobatic troupes in major cities of the country with China Acrobatic Troupe is one of the best. The performance begins at 7:15p.m. and ends at 8:45p.m. with an intermission of ten minutes. Dinner will be arranged after the show. Show starts at  19:15 daily Price: ￥225（USD 28） for one person， ￥176（US$22）/per person for group of 2-5 persons, ￥128（US$16）/per person for groups of 6-9 persons and ￥113（US$14） per person for 10 persons above group.

Note:
　 1. All the tour programs are SEAT-IN-COACH TOURS.
　 2. Prices include: lunch, air-conditioning bus, tour-guiding, and entrance fee.
　 3. All tours are guided by English speaking guides
　 4. A pick-up point convenient to you will be informed when booking the tour.
　 5. A personal tour with a private car could be arranged any day of the week at a different rate with      private car and tour guide..

Please contact our Ticket Booking Center at eas@eastravel.com  or call 86-10-64476693, Fax : 64476682 for the necessary information on the optional tours.