Beijing Ancient & Tech Wonders — 7 Days
Where 600 years of history meets tomorrow
This is our signature Beijing experience. You’ll stand on the Great Wall — built to keep the world out — and the same week walk into a Beijing factory where robots build cars, and ride a taxi with no driver. No other city on earth offers this contrast in a single week.
The ancient × tech pairing, day by day
| Day | Ancient | Tech |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Forbidden City (600 yrs) | — |
| 3 | Great Wall (2,500 yrs) | — |
| 4 | — | Xiaomi factory + Baidu Apollo |
| 5 | — | Robotaxi ride + AI lab |
| 6 | Temple of Heaven (600 yrs) | — |
Who this is for
International travelers curious about both China’s ancient civilization and its rapid technological rise. Ideal for families, educators, and professionals in tech or history. The Robotaxi ride and the Xiaomi factory are the two moments travelers never forget.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Airport pickup, hotel check-in, welcome dinner in a traditional hutong courtyard. WeChat Pay and translation apps set up on your phone.
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Day 2: Forbidden City & Tiananmen
Guided tour of the 600-year-old imperial palace — 980 buildings, home of 24 emperors. Evening: Peking opera experience.
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Day 3: Great Wall (Mutianyu)
Less-crowded section of the Wall. Cable car up, toboggan down. Picnic lunch with a view of a structure begun 2,500 years ago.
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Day 4: Tech Day — Xiaomi Megafactory & Apollo
Morning: inside Xiaomi's Beijing EV megafactory, where robotic arms assemble the SU7 sedan on a fully automated line — a car every 76 seconds. Afternoon: Baidu's Apollo Park, China's autonomous driving headquarters — optional self-driving ride.
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Day 5: Robotaxi Ride & AI Lab
Ride a Pony.ai Robotaxi on Beijing's public roads — a paid driverless taxi with no safety driver. Afternoon: visit an AI research lab for a translated Q&A with engineers.
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Day 6: Temple of Heaven & Free Afternoon
Morning taichi at the Temple of Heaven, traditional tea ceremony, calligraphy workshop. Afternoon free, or optional Summer Palace visit.
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Day 7: Departure
Free morning, airport transfer.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for China? +
Many nationalities now enjoy visa-free entry or 144-hour transit. We provide invitation letters if needed.
Is the Robotaxi ride safe? +
Yes. Pony.ai operates licensed, paid driverless taxis in Beijing's Yizhuang zone. The vehicles have logged millions of autonomous kilometers. You ride as a regular passenger — an experience still impossible in most countries.
Can we really tour Xiaomi's car factory? +
Xiaomi's Beijing megafactory accepts group visits with advance arrangement. We handle booking. You'll see the body shop, general assembly, and the test track where every SU7 is validated.
What is Baidu Apollo Park? +
Apollo Park is Baidu's 14,000-square-meter autonomous driving R&D base in Beijing. It houses test fleets, simulation labs, and L4 self-driving vehicles. We arrange a visit with an English-speaking tech briefing.
Is the tour suitable for children? +
Yes. This tour works well for families with children aged 8+. Kids are especially captivated by the Great Wall toboggan, the robot-staffed factory, and the driverless taxi ride.
What's included in the price? +
Hotels, all transfers, English guide, entrance fees, most meals, and all tech visits (factory, Apollo Park, Robotaxi). International flights are not included.