Badaling Great Wall and Yanqing Heritage Immersion

Duration3 days

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

This 3-day private tour combines the UNESCO-listed Badaling Great Wall with an exclusive overnight immersion in Yanqing’s living heritage — Yongning Ancient City — a destination virtually absent from other Viator listings. Unlike standard Great Wall day trips, travelers stay overnight at the Hilton Yanqing, dine at a local farmhouse with a traditional BBQ and folk singing experience, and explore Ming Dynasty ruins with a historian guide. On Days 2 and 3, the tour continues with VIP access to the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, including a hands-on hutong craft workshop with local artisans. This tour is ideal for cultural enthusiasts, families with children aged 6+, and travelers seeking authentic experiences beyond Beijing’s tourist circuit. Private vehicle and dedicated guide throughout ensure a personalized pace with no rushing between sites.

What's included

Airport (PEK) pickup and drop-off
All attraction tickets and experience fees (Badaling VIP, Yongning, Farmhouse BBQ, etc.)
All government taxes
Professional English-speaking licensed guide 3 days
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water on vehicle
Private vehicle with driver
2 nights at 5-star hotel (Hilton Yanqing + Beijing 5-star, twin/double share)

International / domestic flights
Personal expenses (laundry, mini-bar, phone calls)
Travel insurance
Gratuities (at traveler’s discretion)

What to expect

Day 1: Badaling Great Wall & Yanqing Immersion

The Great Wall at Badaling
2h · Admission ticket included

Badaling Great Wall — cable car up and down, panoramic views from watchtowers
2h · Admission ticket included

Yongning Ancient City — folk customs visit and hutong walk with local residents sharing history

Day 2: Imperial Beijing

Temple of Heaven
2h · Admission ticket included

Temple of Heaven — where Ming and Qing emperors prayed for good harvests; watch locals practice Tai Chi
The Palace Museum
4h · Admission ticket included

Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City — 3hr guided tour of the world's largest imperial palace complex

Day 3: Summer Palace & Hutong Craft

Summer Palace
2h · Admission ticket included

Summer Palace — Long Corridor (728m, 14,000 painted scenes), Marble Boat, dragon boat ride on Kunming Lake
Dongsi Hutong
2h · Admission ticket included

Hutong rickshaw ride through old Beijing alleyways plus Dongsi craft workshop (paper-cutting or knot-tying)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your private driver and English-speaking guide will meet you at the Beijing Capital International Airport arrivals hall. They will be holding a signboard with the lead traveler’s name. For hotel pick-ups, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the confirmed time.

End point

Your private driver and English-speaking guide will meet you at the Beijing Capital International Airport arrivals hall. They will be holding a signboard with the lead traveler’s name. For hotel pick-ups, your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the confirmed time.

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
“Important Note: Alcoholic beverages (including local beer, rice wine, and Great Wall wine served during the farmhouse BBQ and Peking Duck dinner) are only served to travelers aged 18 years and above, in accordance with Chinese law. Minor travelers under 18 will be served non-alcoholic beverages (soft drinks, juice, tea) as alternatives. Please inform us of any travelers under 18 at the time of booking so we can prepare appropriate beverages.”

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.