Morning: Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport and take a pre‑booked shuttle to Park Plaza Beijing Wangfujing, a comfortable medium‑range hotel located in the heart of the city. Check‑in and freshen up.
Afternoon: Stroll to the nearby Wangfujing Snack Street for a light lunch, sampling local treats like candied hawthorn and dumplings. Explore the bustling shopping area at a relaxed pace.
Evening: Enjoy a welcome dinner at Da Dong Roast Duck, famed for its crisp Peking duck, then unwind at the hotel’s rooftop lounge with city views.
Find HotelsMorning: Visit the expansive Tiananmen Square and the iconic Great Hall of the People. Continue to the Forbidden City (Palace Museum) and join a family‑friendly audio guide.
Afternoon: Climb Jingshan Park for a panoramic view of the Forbidden City’s rooftops. Stop for tea and pastries at the charming Café Zarah nestled nearby.
Evening: Walk through the historic Hutongs of Nanluoguxiang, discovering boutique shops and street art, then dine at Hutong Bao for modern Chinese comfort food.
Find HotelsMorning: Explore the serene Temple of Heaven complex, watching locals practice Tai Chi and trying your hand at a simple calligraphy station.
Afternoon: Picnic in Beihai Park**,** relaxing by the lake and renting a small paddleboat. Afterwards, treat yourselves at Maan Coffee for fresh-baked waffles.
Evening: Experience a traditional Peking opera performance at the Liyuan Theatre (English subtitles available).
Find HotelsMorning: Take a short subway ride to the majestic Summer Palace. Wander the Long Corridor, enjoy a boat ride on Kunming Lake, and let the kids feed the swans.
Afternoon: Visit the nearby Fragrant Hills Park for a gentle hike and stunning autumn‑like foliage (early spring blossoms). Grab a snack at the park’s tea house.
Evening: Return to the city for dinner at TRB Hutong, offering a refined menu with a view of the ancient alleyways.
Find HotelsMorning: Discover contemporary Chinese art at the expansive 798 Art Zone. Interactive installations keep both mother and brother engaged.
Afternoon: Lunch at The Bookshop Café, a literary‑themed spot with delicious sandwiches and homemade cakes. Afterwards, explore the nearby Chaoyang Park for a paddle‑boat ride.
Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner at Din Tai Fung (Xidan branch) for famous soup dumplings, then stroll through the illuminated Sanlitun Bar Street (family‑friendly sections).
Find HotelsMorning: Join a guided food tour of Donghuamen Night Market** (daytime version), sampling street snacks like jianbing, baozi, and sugar‑coated hawthorn.
Afternoon: Visit the historic Dashilar Shopping Street for souvenir hunting and a stop at Le Pain Quotidien for a light tea and pastry break.
Evening: Conclude the trip with a farewell dinner at King’s Joy, a celebrated vegetarian restaurant offering a peaceful garden setting.
Find HotelsMorning: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, then take a short walk to the nearby National Museum of China for a final cultural glimpse.
Afternoon: Return luggage to the hotel, arrange a private transfer to the airport, and reflect on the memories made.
Evening: Flight home.
Find HotelsTo extend the trip, add an extra day for a day‑trip to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, which offers cable‑car access and a family‑friendly toboggan slide. If you need to shorten the stay, combine Day 5 and Day 6 by visiting the 798 Art Zone in the morning and saving the food tour for the last afternoon before departure, reducing the itinerary to five full days while still covering the main sights.