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LanguagesChinese, Chinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
For this specialized private two-day tour, walk less and save time. On the first day, visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Hutong, and Temple of Heaven. On the second day, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and the Bird’s Nest. The cable car of Mutianyu takes you directly to the Great Wall and the dragon boat of the Summer Palace takes you to see the most beautiful Wanshou Mountain (additional break for your legs.)
Tour includes tasty local lunch, all entrance fee, a friendly English-speaking guide and transport by private vehicle.
What's included
Round Trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down the wall for Mutianyu section
Seasoned driver with private car
Lunch
English speaking Tour guide
All Entrance Tickets
Gratuities
Dinner
What to expect
Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Bell and Drum Towers, and Temple of Heaven
Tiananmen Square
30m · Admission ticket included
Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:30am (departure times will be adjusted according to the season.)
First off, you’ll visit the central landmark of Beijing, Tiananmen Square. China is the most populous country in the world, thousands visit the Square daily. Modern China began here.
Within the center of Tiananmen Square is a monument dedicated to the People’s Heroes, those who died during the Second World War. On the east side is the Great wall of the People; heading west is the National History Museum; and on the south is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.
The architectural structure of the square was established in accordance with the traditional Chinese theory of Feng Shui (BE SURE TO TAKE A PHOTO HERE.)
The Palace Museum
2h · Admission ticket included
The tour guide will take you from the South Gate to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It has experienced 24 emperors and represents the highest level of Chinese architecture. It is the world’s largest and most preserved building complex of the Forbidden City’s wooden structure palace.
You’ll leave the East Gate after visiting the main attractions.
Bell and Drum Towers
30m · Admission ticket not included
Your private car will then bring you to the Bell and Drum Tower which is surrounded by the Beijing Hutong area providing a window into the City’s past. For thousands of years, Beijingers have lived in the narrow alley area. In order to avoid the destruction of these traditional structures in modern cities, the government protects the area. Under the guidance of a guide, you may tour a local family’s home and witness their life.
Lunch will be arranged near the Drum Tower.
Temple of Heaven
40m · Admission ticket included
Zhaoheng Gate (South Gate) → Circular Mound Altar → South Divine Kitchen → Echo Wall → Imperial Vault of Heaven → Three Echo Stones → Danbi Bridge → East Annex Hall → Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests → West Annex Hall → Palace of Abstinence → Divine Music Administration
Later you can tour the Pearl Market(Hongqiao Market), the most dynamic souvenir market in Beijing. Our tour guides will give you tips on how to bargain with small traders, so you can leave happily with your favorite souvenirs.
After the tour. The guide will take you back to your hotel or other desired location (around 5pm) You may also inquire about popular restaurants in the city where our driver can take you.
Day 2: Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and take a dragon boat ride to see the Summer Palace
Mutianyu Great Wall
2h · Admission ticket included
he Great Wall in Beijing totals more than 600 kilometers. For the past 10 years, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall has been considered by tourist as the best to experience of the Great Wall. Compared to other sections of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu is not crowded and is convenient to commute to with plenty of surrounding transportation options. The Great wall is gentle for the elderly and suitable for young children to walk. The highlight of this trip will be the Toboggan down and cable car to come up with our tour guides to accompanying you throughout the trip, explaining the history of the Great
Summer Palace
1h · Admission ticket included
After such a morning comes a hearty, delicious meal in? It's about a 90-minute drive to the Summer Palace, a traditional Chinese garden consisting of Kunming Lake, Longevity Hill and the architectural, horticultural wonder that is Riverside House. Not as majestic as the Imperial Palace, this gem sparkles with symmetry, restraint and beauty.
On the way back to the hotel we'll pass the famous Bird Nest national stadium. If you lie, we can stop for pictures.
We'll arrive at the hotel about 5:30. What a day.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel in Beijing
Return point: Returns to original departure point
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide all of your passports number and name for Tickets of Forbidden City, we have to make a reservation advance, and skip the line at ticket windows.
Forbidden City is closed every Monday. If your first day of the tour service is Monday, you will have the 2nd day itinerary on the first day
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
