Tour guide and driver took us in a people carrier to the Great Wall and Summer Palace. My husband and I have been to both before but had a friend visiting from the UK and it was his first time in Beijing. Unlike some tourists we enjoy the stops at the jade and copper factories en route. There is no obligation to buy and it is interesting to learn how traditional Chinese pieces are made. We would have liked to spend more time at the Olympic Stadium but that was our fault as we got along with the other people on the tour so well (J works for FIFA and my men were in their element discussing football!). Despite this, our guide organised us well in a pleasant and friendly manner.
Overall it was good value for money and a great day out with two exceptions:-
1) The buffet lunch. We would recommend the dining room on the first floor as the second floor buffet food was quite cool; and more importantly
2) Safety. As per our questionnaire, though we would book with the company again we would request a different driver.
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[4 of 5 Stars!]
