A little preparation goes a long way.
A family planning outline with four nights and three visiting days, subject to needs, bookings and a formal quote.
Purpose and fit
This new five-day, four-night reference outline separates the Palace Museum and Great Wall. Date-specific hotels, tickets and transport are not confirmed. It still includes walking, queues and steps; it suits travellers prepared to prioritise rather than collect every landmark.
Day 1 | Arrival and settling in
Check the actual airport or station transfer and hotel check-in. Early room access is subject to confirmation. No compulsory sightseeing; dine nearby if comfortable. Beijing night 1. Meals and any late-transfer conditions are specified in the quote.
Day 2 | Palace Museum and a quieter afternoon
Once booked, make the Palace Museum the main visit, with agreed route and guiding scope. Leave time for lunch and a hotel break. Other separately controlled visits are not assumed. If unavailable, discuss changing days or an alternative before acceptance. Beijing night 2; comparatively substantial walking.
Day 3 | Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel from the hotel to Mutianyu and back, with time dependent on location and traffic. Confirm admission, local shuttles and any cable transport. Agree on a manageable wall section, then return for rest. Beijing night 3. Cable access does not remove all walking or steps.
Day 4 | Choose Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven
Choose one main visit: Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven, with route and ticket scope checked. Rest afterwards or discuss a short neighbourhood experience. Both major sites plus a hutong outing are not compulsory base content. Beijing night 4; boats and extra activities are not assumed included.
Day 5 | Departure
Plan the transfer around the actual departure point and service. No fixed attraction is promised. For a late departure, discuss luggage, check-out and any extra vehicle hours before adding an activity. No overnight stay.
Four-night accommodation brief
Ask first about four nights in one hotel, subject to availability. Four adults can start by discussing two twin rooms. Check lifts, shower access, pickup, breakfast and dining nearby. Specify the hotel, address and room category, distinguishing confirmed features from requests.
Quote scope and exclusions
Specify four hotel nights, arrival/departure transfers, vehicle scope, guiding days and language, admissions, selected local transport and meals. Flights, personal spending, optional activities, extra vehicle time and unlisted meals are not assumed. No unverified starting price or automatic English-guiding promise.
Changes and confirmation
Discuss a shorter wall visit, a lighter fourth day, room changes or another day. All need supply and cost checks. Reservations and operating conditions can change the order. Share month, people, walking preferences and rooms; review the written scope before contract and payment.