Private Beijing Day Tour: Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian & Marco Polo Bridge
Beijing
- Explore ancient humans, a journey to the Zhoukoudian site to trace our roots: Delve into the living relics of Peking Man and experience the miracle of human evolution.
- Commemorate history by the Lugou Bridge, witnessing the starting point of national resistance: Stroll across the ancient bridge, learn about the "July 7th Incident," and pay tribute to revolutionary martyrs.
- Professional guides provide in-depth explanations, ensuring a full grasp of history and culture: Experienced guides accompany you throughout, allowing you to deeply understand the stories behind each attraction.
What to expect
- Departing from your accommodation at 9:00 AM, we'll first head to the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian. Located on Dragon Bone Hill in Zhoukoudian Town, Fangshan District, Beijing, this site is a significant Paleolithic site in China, renowned for the discovery of Peking Man fossils. Here, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the course of human evolution and experience the wisdom and life of ancient humans. After visiting the site, you can head to a nearby restaurant to enjoy lunch and sample authentic Beijing cuisine.
- After lunch, we'll drive to the Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge). Located on the Yongding River in Fengtai District, Beijing, the Lugou Bridge is not only the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Beijing, but also the starting point of the full-scale outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War. Strolling on the Lugou Bridge, you will admire the exquisite stone carving art and visit the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to learn about this important history. After the tour, return to your accommodation or continue with other activities.
- The entire itinerary is compact and well-organized, taking you to appreciate the ancient charm of the Peking Man Site at Zhoukoudian and the historical significance of the Lugou Bridge, making your trip full of cultural and historical depth.
- If you require a guide in French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, or Thai, customer service will contact you after booking to arrange payment of the additional fee of approximately CNY 200-300.
The Zhoukoudian Site, located in Fangshan District, Beijing, is one of the richest paleoanthropological sites in the world for excavated human fossils and Paleolithic cultural remains.
The Lugou Bridge is the oldest existing stone arch bridge in Beijing, built during the Jin Dynasty, and has a history of over 800 years.
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Good to know
- Pick-up and Drop-off Service Area: We provide free pick-up and drop-off services for customers within Beijing’s Third Ring Road. If you need to travel to areas outside these regions, additional fees will be incurred. The specific amount will be communicated and confirmed by our customer service after your order is confirmed.
- Schedule: The standard departure time is around 9 AM. The trip generally concludes around 5 PM, and we will drop you back at your hotel. However, your needs are paramount, and the time can be flexibly adjusted. You can discuss the best departure time with customer service after booking. During peak holiday seasons, we recommend departing earlier to avoid crowds and enjoy a more comfortable journey.
- Service Duration Reminder: Please note that our overall service duration is controlled at approximately 8 hours. If this time is exceeded, an overtime fee will be charged. We will communicate and confirm the specific details with you in advance.
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