2 Days Beijing Highlights Small Group Tour with Great Wall and Forbidden City

5.0 (1 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration2 days
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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 2-day adventure tour is a great way to see a lot of China’s highlights in a short space of time. You’ll travel between dispersed sites in a comfortable vehicle, which takes the stress out of planning your own transport. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free tour as lunch, entrance fees, a guide, and transport are all included. Highlights include Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Ming Tomb, and Mutianyu Great Wall.
Kind reminder: If the group size does not reach 6 people, we will notify you one day in advance to upgrade to a private tour with extra cost or provide you with a full refund. Thank you for your understanding!

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and dropoff
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Cable car of the Great Wall
  • Hotel
  • Gratuities

What to expect

Day 1: Tiananmen Square-Forbidden City-Temple of Heaven-Summer Palace
  1. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    You will start the tour by making way to Tiananmen Square for a breath-taking view of the city. Wander on one of the world's largest public squares which is also home to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Great Hall of the People.
  2. The Palace Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Afterwards proceed to the iconic Forbidden City in the heart of Beijing. Enjoy the renowned expansive architecture, explore the splendid Chinese history of the Ming and Qing dynasty, as well as many displays of Chinese treasures and antiquities.
  3. Temple of Heaven
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Continue your tour to the Temple of Heaven to absorb the ancient majesty of the site, then stopover for a Chinese style lunch then enjoy beautiful silk at a factory.
  4. Summer Palace
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After lunch, visit the Summer Palace to see the beautiful garden and vast Kunming Lake, explore the Qing style buildings where concubines were once disguised as merchants. After the tour you will be sent back to your hotel.
Day 2: Ming Tombs(Changling)-Mutianyu Great Wall-Olympic Park
  1. Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Meet up again at your hotel in the morning, and drive about 1.5 hours to Changling Tomb, the mausoleums of the 13 Ming emperors at the Ming Tombs chosen on the principles of Feng Shui by the Yongle Emperor, pay your respects to the fallen heroes and enjoy grand ground architecture at Changling Tomb. Continue your tour to jade carving factory to learn Chinese jade culture.
  2. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy astonishing views on this 2500-year-old UNESCO world heritage site. Hike or take the optional cable car to experience the most relaxing way of admiring the fortification.
  3. Olympic Park
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    After the fun Great Wall experience, enjoy a tea ceremony. Your last stop is passing by the Beijing Olympic Stadium where you can take an exterior tour of the renowned Bird's Nest and Water Cube. When your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Service ends!

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Tour guide will pick you up at hotel lobby within 4th ring road. We will notify you to the most convenient place to meet if your hotel is not within the pickup range.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Forbidden city is closed on Monday, if your tour date starts on Monday, you will visit Great Wall on the first day
  • Your guide will contact you for exactly pick up time one day before your tour departure, so please provide your hotel information or local contact number upon booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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