1-Day Bejing Layover Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall,Forbidden City & Airport Transfers

Beijing, China
Duration10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Visit highlights of Beijing including the Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall and Round Beijing airport transfers with this private layover day tour from Beijing airport(PEK or PKX).

You will be picked up from and dropped off from Beijing airport.

What's included

  • The private car & private guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • The entrance tickets and cable car and toboggan
  • The lunch

What to expect

  1. 10m
    Upon your flight landing, our local guide will wait you by holding a welcome board with your name and transfer to Mutianyu Great wall, need 90 minutes driving, 68km.
  2. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    After arriving at the parking lot of the scenic area, you will first take an electric car to the entry, and then take the chairlift up to the 14th watchtower. Have a leisurely hike on the wall for about 2 hours, at the end take the toboggan town.
    The Great Wall at Mutianyu was built and restored in the early Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and is one of the most famous sections of the Wall. Mutianyu enjoys the great reputation of "Out of all the Great Walls, Mutianyu stands apart". Roam the ancient structure and learn the history and facts that make its so famous. Your professional guide will be able to answer any questions and offer exclusive stories and facts about the Mutianyu Great Wall.
  3. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Next, go to Beijing city center and We will set feet on Tiananmen Square, one of the largest city squares around the world with the area of 44 hectares (109 acres). Located in Beijing city center, Tiananmen Square witnessed the Chinese modern history to fight for national independence. Walk through the Tiananmen Square, we come to the Forbidden City, also known as the Palace Museum, and Gu Gong in Chinese, lies at the city center of Beijing, and once served as the imperial palace for 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911). It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called the Purple City. It was forbidden to enter without special permission of the emperor. Hence its name 'The Purple Forbidden City', usually 'The Forbidden City'.
    We will spend 2 - 3 hours to visit Forbidden City. With the guidance and explanation of the guide, you will have enough time to appreciate the splendor of this royal palace thoroughly and learn more about its history.

    Beijing food is unique, various and delicious. We will not arrange lunch for you; instead, leave the opportunity for you to choose your favorite local food with the help of your guide.
  4. 2h
    After lunch or finished visit the Forbidden city, we will drive you to the Capital Airport/Daxing airport to catch your flight leaving Beijing. The tour end.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up from Beijing Capital airport(PEK) or Daxing airport(PKX),

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Forbidden City is closed on every Monday, except for Chinese official holidays.
  • Beijing has adopted 144-hour visa free transit policy for citizens from 53 countries/regions, including US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. For citizens of other countries/regions, you still need to apply for a visa in advance to join this tour.
  • If you take a large amount of luggage, we recommend that you leave your big luggage at the luggage depository of the airport and carry a small bag during the Forbidden City and great wall private tour.
  • Your Layover time must be around 20hrs

Cancellation policy

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