Tianjin Private Day Trip to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet Train

1. Pass by
   Your driver will pick you up in your Tianjin Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to Tianjin train station. Experience a fantastic 30 minutes bullet train ride to Beijing.
2. Beijing South Railway Station
   Pass by
   Upon arrival at Beijing South Railway Station, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall with your name sign. Then heading directly to Mutianyu Great Wall.
3. Tiananmen Square
   1h
   First stop: Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square (440,000 sq.m.), where you’ll stand where history was made—from the 1949 founding ceremony to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Gaze across the square to the distant silhouette of the Forbidden City, a preview of the imperial splendor ahead.
4. Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
   Pass by
   Pass through the south gate to the magnificent 250-acre complex of the Forbidden City.
5. The Palace Museum
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Post a guided stroll through Tiananmen, delve into the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the 720,000-sq.m. former home of 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Wander through 9,000+ rooms, from the grand Outer Court where emperors held ceremonies to the intimate Inner Court of royal life. Your guide will decode the complex feng shui, architectural symbolism, and tales of imperial intrigue hidden within its red walls.
6. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
   Pass by
   To maximize your time at historical sites, enjoy a convenient buffet lunch at a restaurant located en route to Mutianyu Great Wall. The self-serve format allows you to quickly refuel with a variety of local and international dishes, designed to satisfy all tastes while keeping the itinerary on schedule. Your guide will ensure the lunch stop is efficient, so you can dive straight into the afternoon’s adventures.
7. Mutianyu Great Wall
   2h · Admission ticket included
   In the late afternoon, journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you’ll choose your ascent: a round-trip cable car or a ski lift to the wall’s 14th-century ramparts. As you traverse the 5,400m intact stretch (with 96% vegetation cover), your guide will share tales of Ming Dynasty military strategies, pointing out watchtowers and explaining how the wall defended China from invasions. Explore ancient beacon towers while learning their role in medieval communication, and let your guide capture candid photos of you against the mountain-hugging backdrop. When it’s time to descend, opt for the thrilling toboggan slide—a scenic ride through the forested slopes, guided by your companion’s historical insights all the way down.
8. Beijing South Railway Station
   Pass by
   As dusk falls, your driver escorts you back to Beijing South Railway Station for the high-speed rail return to Tianjin. A Tianjin-based driver will greet you at the station, ensuring a smooth ride back to your hotel—leaving you with a day’s worth of UNESCO wonders, personalized memories, and stories from every historical stop.

Pickup details

We pick you up from your hotel in Tianjin city

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel