Beijing Highlights Tour - Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall

4.6 (41 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration8h
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

This private tour covers China’s most import landmarks, Tian’anmen Square, The Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Starting from Tian’anmen Square, the political center of China, you will pass the sacred buildings, such as the Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People and etc. Walking across the underpass of Chang’an Street, you will enter the Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel in the palace on the original brick floor, you can admire the majestical architectures and ancient Chinese culture relics. Mutianyu Great Wall is an perfect ending of the day trip. It is more scenic with lush plants and less crowded comparing to Badaling Section. it is highly recommended for someone who wants to see the more original look of Great Wall.

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Hotel transfer: within East and West Third Ring Road, North Fourth Ring Road, South Second Ring Road
  • Shuttle bus and Round-way cable car at the Wall
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance tickets
  • Gratuities
  • Other personal expense

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    Pick up at your hotel between 7:00am and 7:30am.This tour starts at northern part of Tian'anmen Square. Seeing the Tian’anmen Rostrum, it is the symbol of new China. You could see two pairs of 600 years old stone lions, the ornamental columns, the outer golden water bridge and so on. Besides, having chance to view all constructions from distance. Such as the National Flag Pole, the Monument to the People's Hero, the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People, and the National Museum.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Then proceed to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) , the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 2 hours.
    The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) is closed to visitors every Monday for maintenance, except when Monday falls on a national statutory holiday.
  3. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    In the afternoon, visit Mutianyu Great Wall about 2 hours. Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. Shuttle bus and round-trip cable car is included to avoid long walking.
    Finishing the tour and transferred back to hotels around 6:00pm.
    In the peak season, such as summer months (July-August), Chinese National Day holiday, there will be super long queue at Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide will suggest to switch it to Juyongguan Great Wall which is closer to downtown to ensure enough time visiting all the attractions.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We offer complimentary pick up service from your hotel located within East and West Third Ring Road, North Fourth Ring Road, South Second Ring Road.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Cable car is optional and on customers' personal expense
  • Please provide your hotel name and address in Beijing
  • This tour ends at around 18:00-19:00. Please make sure there will be enough time to catch your departure train or flight on the same day.

Cancellation policy

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

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