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Overview
Conference Beijing is a real place: badge lanyards, shuttle loops, a skyline through tinted glass. A short drive north, the same city keeps lakes, lanes and courtyards on an entirely different clock. This plan starts the afternoon your last session ends, because that afternoon usually gets thrown away. Three days, one city, no flights. Lanes and a tea table change your pace; the lakeside palace and the national collection put everything in order; a slow morning of heaven and handwork sends you off. Evenings stay unscheduled: your inbox comes along, it just doesn't get daylight. You'll fly home with a piece you finished at a workshop bench, and a Beijing no slide deck ever showed you.
— LyrikTrip travel designers
Every LyrikTrip journey begins with a conversation. Tell us your conference dates and your flight home, and we shape the three days backward from both. First reply within four hours; a clear price for your dates within one business day. If your closing session moves, day one moves with it: that is the point of this plan.
Why you'll love this trip
- The city, off duty. Lakeside hutongs, the Summer Palace, the Temple of Heaven and a cloisonné bench, with an English-speaking guide throughout.
- 3 days from the trade floor to a courtyard tea table. Meet the city behind your meetings.
- Trade the exhibition hall for Shichahai's lakeside lanes the same afternoon: courtyard doorways, water, old Beijing going about its evening.
- See the court's lakeside Beijing across the Summer Palace water in the morning, then find it again on the National Museum's timeline after lunch: the second look is when the city starts to make sense.
- Keep every evening: days end by dinner, so calls, mail and a hotel desk still fit.
- Fly out with the piece you finished that morning at a cloisonné bench: the one physical souvenir this plan schedules.
Things to do
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Itinerary
Arrivals
Beijing · Day 1 - Day 3
· Out of the hall, into the lanes
The conference ends at midday. The city starts where the shuttle loop stops.
· The lake and the timeline
A morning on the court's lake, an afternoon in the national collection. Second looks are when Beijing starts to make sense.
· Heaven, handwork, home
One altar, one workbench, then the airport. The last morning is kept slow on purpose.
Departures
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Hotels
These are sample stays typically included in the itinerary. Final pricing depends on the hotel level selected.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Atour Hotel, Liuliqiao, Beijing West Railway Station
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station and Liuliqiao.
Beijing
Sofitel Beijing Central
Luxury international hotel in central Beijing with refined comfort and service.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International high-end hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and city stays.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Atour Hotel, Liuliqiao, Beijing West Railway Station
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station and Liuliqiao.
Beijing
Sofitel Beijing Central
Luxury international hotel in central Beijing with refined comfort and service.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International high-end hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and city stays.
Beijing
Atour Hotel (Beijing West Railway Station South Square)
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station South Square.
Beijing
Atour Hotel, Liuliqiao, Beijing West Railway Station
Upscale local hotel near Beijing West Railway Station and Liuliqiao.
Beijing
Sofitel Beijing Central
Luxury international hotel in central Beijing with refined comfort and service.
Beijing
Beijing Marriott Hotel Northeast
International high-end hotel in Beijing, suitable for business and city stays.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Private vehicleAir-conditioned private vehicle for all listed touring, pickup at your venue or hotel on day one, airport drop-off on day three
- Hotel2 nights in selected four-star, five-star or quality boutique stays, breakfast included
- GuideLicensed English-speaking guide on all three days
- Tickets & experiencesAll listed attractions, with the museum's timed reservation booked by us, plus the tea sitting and the cloisonné workshop
- InsuranceTravel accident insurance
Not Included
- FlightsYour flight home, and any travel before day one: your conference arrangements stay your own
- MealsBeyond the included breakfasts, lunches and dinners stay flexible: your guide recommends and books around your taste each day
- Optional add-onsQuoted separately when you choose them; nothing optional is added by default
- PersonalVisas, gratuities, single supplement, personal spending
Special Notes
A few things on this route follow your schedule or the season. Here they are, told straight.
- Start time — day one has no fixed start: it begins when your closing session ends. A late finish shortens the hutong walk; the tea table keeps its hour.
- Museum reservation — entry is by timed reservation and the system favors local phone numbers; we book your slot with the details from your confirmation.
- Season — October to December Beijing runs cold and dry; this plan puts its long outdoor mornings first and keeps afternoons indoors or at a bench.
- Optional add-on (not yet on sale) — the Simatai Great Wall by night is sold only as its own separate evening. About 8 hours door to door including dinner, it takes the whole evening, and there is no work window that night. We open booking once the operator's winter schedule and cold-weather arrangements are verified; quoted separately, never added by default.
- Hotels & venues — named in your confirmation; "or similar" always means the same class and comparable location, never a quiet downgrade.
Is Three Days Your Length?
Two days instead of three?
Two days instead of three?
Each day stands on its own, so we cut days, not corners: tell us your flight and we shape backward from it.
Good to Know
- Group
- Private, just your party. From 1 guest. No fixed maximum party size.
- Start
- Day one starts from your conference venue or hotel, the afternoon your sessions end
- Ports
- Starts and ends in Beijing; airport drop-off included on the final afternoon
- Visas
- Most guests on this line are already in China; at booking we check your remaining stay window against your entry date and flights, before any payment
- Language
- English-speaking licensed guide throughout
- Payment
- A 10% deposit (minimum $399) locks your dates; the balance is due 14 days before departure
- Flexibility
- Days are built to stand alone and start times flex with your schedule; the change and refund terms for your dates are listed in writing with your quote
- Season
- October to December: cold, dry Beijing; outdoor mornings, indoor afternoons
Your Private Concierge
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Our China team tunes pacing, hotels and local hosts around each route style.
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Step 01
Tell us what excites you
Not your dates and budget — your curiosity. Where have you always wanted to go? What do you want to feel? We start there.
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Step 02
We design it around you
Your specialist builds the itinerary from scratch — routes, hosts, hotels, and experiences you won't find anywhere else.
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Step 03
Lock it in with 30%
When the plan feels right, a 30% deposit holds your trip. Balance due 30 days before departure.
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Deposit to confirm
Step 04
Travel. We handle the rest.
Your Trip Pack arrives before you fly. On the road, your concierge is one message away — for the expected and everything you didn't plan for.
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Cancellation terms agreed in writing
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Guest Reviews
4.9 / 5 · from 523 verified reviews
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Emily Carter
🇺🇸 Seattle, USA
Perfect for couples
“My partner and I had an amazing time in China. Everything was arranged for us — transfers, hotels, guides. No stress at all.”
May 2026
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Claire Brooks
🇬🇧 London, UK
Great for families
“Traveled with my two kids and had zero issues. The team made sure the pace wasn't too rushed and included things the kids would enjoy. Communication was easy throughout. Will definitely use them again for our next Asia trip.”
Apr 2026
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Laura Bennett
🇨🇦 Toronto, Canada
Alisa made the whole experience easy
“Alisa was our point of contact throughout and she was brilliant — patient, knowledgeable, and always quick to reply. The trip itself was wonderful. Beijing and Guilin were highlights.”
Mar 2026
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Mark Henderson
🇺🇸 Denver, USA
Good service, minor hiccup but sorted quickly
“Really good service. There was a small mix-up with one of our restaurant bookings but it got sorted quickly. The rest of the trip was seamless.”
Feb 2026
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Rebecca Miller
🇺🇸 Boston, USA
Really listened to what we wanted
“Really helpful team. They listened to what we wanted and delivered. Beijing and Xi'an were incredible.”
Jan 2026
China Ready
We've solved the hard parts. Here's everything a first-time Western traveler needs to know before arriving.
Do this before you fly
VPN & Internet Access
What's blocked
Google, Gmail, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and most Western news sites are inaccessible in China without a VPN.
Download before you leave
It's nearly impossible to download a VPN once inside China. Install and test at home. Recommended: Astrill (most reliable), Mullvad, ExpressVPN — subscribe to at least two in case one stops working.
Hotel Wi-Fi tip
Some hotels block VPN connections on their Wi-Fi. Use your phone's mobile data as a hotspot if the VPN drops.
Good news
WhatsApp works perfectly through a VPN, so your messaging stays unchanged. Apple iMessage and Signal also work.
Your concierge sets this up on Day 1
Paying in China
China is cashless
Alipay and WeChat Pay are used for almost everything — restaurants, taxis, markets, tickets. Cash is rarely accepted in cities.
International cards now work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard can now link directly to Alipay (set up in minutes, $5,000 single transaction limit). Your concierge walks you through the setup on your first morning.
Carry some cash
We recommend ¥500–800 RMB in cash for the rare vendor that won't accept digital payment, and for small towns.
Booking this trip
Your deposit and balance are charged via Stripe — the same trusted platform used by Airbnb and Booking.com. USD billing, no surprise conversion fees.
We handle the paperwork
Visa & Entry
Do you need a visa?
Most US, UK, EU, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand passport holders need a tourist (L) visa for stays over 10 days. We provide a visa invitation letter with every booking — it significantly speeds up approval.
240-hour visa-free transit
Citizens of 55+ countries (including USA, UK, most of EU, AUS, NZ, Canada) can enter China visa-free for up to 10 days if transiting through eligible ports. This covers our 12-day itinerary only if you have a confirmed onward flight.
Processing time
Apply 4–6 weeks before departure. Standard processing: 4–7 business days. Express (3 days) and same-day options available at most Chinese consulates.
What we provide
Visa invitation letter, hotel confirmation for all nights, suggested itinerary document — everything the consulate needs, formatted correctly.
Our responsibility, always
Safety & Practical Tips
Is China safe?
China consistently ranks among the safest countries for foreign tourists. Violent crime against visitors is extremely rare. Cities have extensive CCTV coverage and a visible police presence.
Emergency numbers
Police: 110. Ambulance: 120. Your concierge is your first call for any non-emergency situation — she has local contacts for every city on the itinerary.
Health & medications
Bring a full supply of any prescription medication. International pharmacies exist in major cities but may not carry your brand. Travel insurance is required — we can recommend policies that cover China specifically.
Language
English fluency outside hotels and tourist sites is limited. Your guides all speak English. We provide a printed pocket card with essential Chinese phrases and emergency contacts for every traveler.
Before You Book
Everything worth knowing before you book.
Yes: day one has no fixed start. Your driver waits, the hutong walk shortens and the tea table keeps its hour; nothing later in the trip depends on that afternoon.
Yes: ask us to rebuild day two around the Great Wall at Mutianyu, cable car up, toboggan down if you like. It replaces the morning rather than stretching the day, and evenings stay free either way.
Yes, by design: every scheduled day ends by dinner, and your guide books dinner only if you want it. The one exception is the optional Great Wall evening add-on, which takes a full evening and never joins the plan by default.
Usually yes, and we check before you pay. The UK, most of Europe and Canada enter visa-free for days; so do Australia and New Zealand. We confirm your entry date, conference days and these three days all fit inside that window. If you hold a Chinese visa, the days simply count within your permitted stay. If you entered visa-free under the 10-day transit policy, the whole stay must fit that window and your onward flight must leave for a third country or region: we verify both at booking, and if it doesn't fit, we say so instead of selling.
