2-Day Beijing Layover Tour to Great Wall Of China and Forbidden City

Beijing, China
Duration2 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

Hit the highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 2-day private sightseeing trip. Visit Five world Great Wall of China,Tiananmen Square , Back Lakes and Hutong. Convenient round trip transportation from Beijing PEK Airport

What's included

  • Entrance fees
  • Roundtrip Cable Car or Chairlift up and toboggan down at Great Wall
  • Excellent English Speaking Tour Guide
  • Experienced Driver
  • IMPORTANT: this tour need to be booked 8 days before your travel date
  • Any other expenses that not listed as included
  • Meals
  • Gratuities (Recommended)
  • Hotels

What to expect

Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Hutong
  1. Beijing
    20m
    Your friendly private tour Guide and driver meet you at at Airport upon your arrival. (This itinerary suits guests arrive in afternoon and depart around noon time following day)
  2. Tiananmen Square
    30m
    Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
  3. The Palace Museum
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the 600 years old place, The Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. The world UNESCO Heritage. It used the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before you head to Beijing. you will spend about of hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know Palace at your own pace.
  4. Nanluoguxiang
    30m
    Walk through the lively Nanluoguxiang and enjoy interesting Beijing Narrow Hutongs such as Yu'er Hutong,Mao'er Hutong and Baochao Hutong. There are tons of boutique stores, red lanterns, snacks along the way. Your guide will take you to try the milk tea with pearl, the red beans dessert, tasting local delicacy mantou steamed bun or even BBQ Lamb(at your own expenses),
  5. Back Lakes (Hou Hai)
    20m
    This area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Day 2: Great Wall Mutianyu and PEK Airport
  1. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Your friendly tour guide will pick you up from your hotel . then you will be transferred to the Mutianyu Great Wll.

    The Mutianyu Great Wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. IIt is surrounded by lush vegetation and offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchard and villages. You will spend about 2.5 hours wandering around and hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy cable car up and cable car down from the Great Wall or with an exciting option of tobogganing down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.

    At the end of the tour, your tour guide and driver will transfer you to PEK airport.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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