2-Day Beijing Private Tour of the Great Wall and Forbidden City

Beijing, China
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

By opting for this 2-day tour, you will see the best of Beijing's sights in a way that is manageable and unrushed. Avoid the stress of organizing transport by having us pick you up and drop you off at your hotel, as well as arrange transfers. Sit back as you travel between sites in a comfortable vehicle with a comprehensive itinerary and knowledgable guide who will explain the history detail imformations of these places or story behind, include Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, Mutianyu Great Wall, and the Summer Palace, you will harvest most Chinese history and culture during this 2-day visit.

What's included

  • Entrance fees for all attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private air-conditioned car with driver
  • Lunch
  • Licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Cable car (120 CNY per person) and toboggan down
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel accommodation

What to expect

Day 1: Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
  1. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Your private tour guide and driver will meet you at your hotel start with Tiananmen Square-the iconic heart and political center of Beijing, and the largest city square in the world. and then walking through the Square passing by Chairman Mao' memorial hall directly to the Forbidden City, The largest and best-preserved imperial palace in the world with 600 hundred years history, the Forbidden City acted as China's sprawling, 999-room seat of power during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368-1912) and was home to a total of 24 emperors.

    We will then stop to refuel in a local authentic Chinese restaurant before driving to the south of the city to visit the Temple of Heaven. The spiritual home of the Ming and Qing emperors, this is where they came to make sacrifice worship God of heaven and pray for peace, stability, and abundant harvests. Finally, the tour will stop at Hongqiao Pearl Market, providing adequate time and assistance you to shop and bargain for the best possible prices on local souvenirs and goods.
  2. Temple of Heaven
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Temple of Heaven. The spiritual home of the Ming and Qing emperors, this is where they came to make sacrifice worship God of heaven and pray for peace, stability, and abundant harvests.
Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall and The Summer Palace
  1. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    On the second day of the tour, we will first visit Mutianyu Great Wall. One of the seven wonders in the world, Mutianyu sits is less-crowed and most beautiful view among all the section Walls, the distance approximately 80 kilometers and 1.5 hours drive northeast of Beijing. Mutianyu Great Wall featured "graceful", almost completely enclosed by vegetation, amazing lanscape creating stunning views of the wall,you will enjoy the great view and feeling the history. Visitors can choose to take the cable car up and toboggan down. enjoying the beauty of the Great Wall and its surroundings.

    After visiting the Great Wall, we will have lunch in the popular local restaurant nearby village.

    In the afternoon, we will heading to the Summer Palace-the most beautiful Imperial Garden in the world. It used to be imperial' family vacation place in the summer time during Qing dynast,because of large scale of water part-the Kunming Lake, the mountain and the plants making the Summer Palace comfortabe during the hot summer days. Home to an incredible array of traditional pavilions, bridges, corridors, and temples, visitors can take boat ride aross the lake, you will experience imperial' tradition Garden and enjoy the Great view of nature.

    Returning to the hotel, we will pass Beijing's Olympic Park, which hosted the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics and features such iconic buildings as the Bird's Nest and the Water Cube.
  2. Summer Palace
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Summer Palace-the most beautiful Imperial Garden in the world. It used to be imperial's family vacation place in the summer time during Qing dynast,because of large scale of water part-the Kunming Lake, the mountain and the plants making the Summer Palace comfortabe during the hot summer days. Home to an incredible array of traditional pavilions, bridges, corridors, and temples, visitors can take boat ride aross the lake, you will experience imperial's tradition Garden and enjoy the great view of nature.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Airport pick up available

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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