Flexible Private Beijing Layover Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration6h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport; maximize your time in China and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Beijing city attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park, etc. in limited time. English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, and airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Options

Tour Start from Daxing Airport

Tour Start from Beijing Daxing Airport
Pickup included

Tour Start From City hotel

Tour Starts from your Beijing city hotel, please advise your desired tour pick up time upon booking
Pickup included

Tour Start from PEK Airport

Tour Starts from Beijing International Airport PEK
Pickup included

What's included

  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fee to 2-3 attractions in downtown Beijing
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
  • Bottle of water
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    Your professional tour guide will greet you at the airport arrival hall by holding your name sign. You will travel to the Beijing city (about 40-60 minutes) by private car. Since this midway trip can be adjusted flexibly according to your interests, you can freely discuss it with the tour guide on your way to downtown.

    Typically, you will first visit the world’s largest public areas—Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    From there you will pass through the South gate to the magnificent Forbidden City - a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.
  3. Temple of Heaven
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Then, you will visit the Temple of Heaven which was visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices. It was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe, who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period. You will get a change to enjoy the local's exercise in the temple and are welcome to join them in the park.
    (Please note Temple of Heaven and Forbidden city is not open on Monday)
  4. Bell and Drum Towers
    Pass by
    After that, you will stroll along the Hutong allay to discover the life style of the locals.
  5. Wangfujing Street
    20m
    If you like, walk along the Wangfujing Pedestrian Road to check out the food street and shoppings malls.
  6. CCTV New Mansion
    Pass by
    Turn towards east direction, you will be amazed by the skyscrapers, like Beijing World Trade Center, CCTV Building and Beijing CBD Area.
  7. Chaoyang Theater
    Pass by
    You can also choose to enjoy a night show such as Chinese acrobatic show, Kungfu Show or Peking Opera.
  8. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
    Pass by
    If you have been all above places before and want to try something different this time, you can also visit following places based on your interests:

    The Summer Palace 

    The Coal Hill Park 

    The Beihai Park 

    Nanluoguxiang Allay 

    Qianmen Street 

    Pearl or Silk Market 

    798 Art Distirct 

    Panjiayuan Flea Market 

    Chinese Food Massage
  9. Jingshan Park
    Pass by
    In addition, you can choose to enjoy a local lunch or dinner meal, even a SPA (at your own cost).

    Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport(PEK or Daxing airport)  or drop-off at your Beijing city hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the arrival hall by holding your name sign

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing.
  • Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.
  • This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
  • Detailed flight information is required upon booking
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

Cancellation policy

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

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