Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Lunch

5.0 (4 reviews) Beijing, China
Duration8h - 9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

you will visit Mutianyu great wall and Forbidden city with a private car, English speaking tourguide and lunch included.

The Mutianyu Great Wall has a long history. It was first built in the Northern Qi Dynasty, reconstructed in the Tang Dynasty and rebuilt on a large scale in the Ming Dynasty. It has witnessed many historical changes and is an important part of China's Great Wall culture, carrying rich cultural connotations. It is a symbol of the tenacious spirit of the Chinese nation.

The Forbidden City is not only a magnificent palace, but also a three-dimensional historical book and a flowing scroll. Here, you can not only feel the majesty and glory of the royal family, but also appreciate the long-standing culture and unique charm of the Chinese nation.

Highlights
• Travel by private car will save your time, comfortable and easy to carry
• Professional tour guide explanation
• Historical and cultural experience
• Food experience

What's included

  • Forbidden City Entrance Ticket
  • Bottled water
  • English Speaking Tourguide
  • lunch (traditional Chinese food)
  • Private Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Great Wall Entrance ticket and VIP pass
  • Cable car / chairlift up and toboggan down ticket of the Great Wall
  • Personal Consumption
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Linda's Guide & Driver Service
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    you will visit Mutianyu great wall and Forbidden city with a private car, English speaking tourguide and lunch included.
    pick you up and drop off at your located place in Beijing.
  2. Mutianyu Great Wall
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, China, It is about 70 kilometers away from downtown of Beijing and it takes about an hour and half drive to there.

    The Mutianyu Great Wall is an important part of the Ming Great Wall, located at a strategic point and serving as a crucial barrier for the Ming capital, Beijing. Its city walls were tall and solid, with dense enemy towers and ingeniously designed passes, forming a complete defense system that played a key role in resisting the invasion of northern nomadic peoples.

    The Mutianyu Great Wall boasts magnificent scenery, rich vegetation and diverse views throughout the four seasons. Moreover, the scenic area is well-equipped with facilities such as cable cars and slides, which facilitate tourists' going up and down the mountain and save their energy. In addition, the scenic area also offers services such as catering and shopping to meet different needs.
  3. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Here you can enjoy authentic farm cuisine. The ingredients are fresh and the dishes are quite diverse, catering to different tastes. The interior decoration of the restaurant is very characteristic of Northeast China, with bright red and green color schemes. Corn, chili peppers and other crops are hung on the walls, making people feel particularly warm and friendly.
  4. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Forbidden City, formerly known as the Purple Forbidden City, is located at the center of Beijing's central axis. It was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. The architectural layout of the Forbidden City is strict and it is divided into the Outer court and the inner court. The Outer court, centered around the three main halls of the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Hall of Central Harmony and the Hall of Preserving Harmony, was the place where the emperor held major ceremonies and handled state affairs. The inner court, centered around the Ganqing Palace, the Jiaotai Hall and the Kunning Palace, was the main residence of the emperor and empress, followed by the imperial garden.

    The Forbidden City, a treasure of world cultural heritage, attracts the attention of countless tourists with its unique charm. Wandering through every inch of the Forbidden City, it feels as if one has traveled through time and space, returning to that glorious ancient dynasty.
  5. Beijing
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    After the tour, your driver will drive you back to your located place in Beijing.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

1: Any hotel located in Beijing is available for pick up.

2: If your pick up point is at Beijing Captial Airport (PEK), please kindly meet with your English driver at following meeting point:
• Terminal 2: In front of Starbucks Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall)
• Terminal 3: In front of Maan Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall)

Additional information

  • 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
  • Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
  • This is a Private Tour for your booking, No other group will join you
  • The Forbidden City implement a real-name reservation policy, So after you booking, please contact me and send me each people's name, passport number, age, gender and nationality
  • According to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) must book tickets online 7 days in advance. If you make a reservation within 7 days before your visit, we cannot guarantee that we will get a ticket for you. in addition, if it is during a holiday or the peak tourist season, we also cannot 100% guarantee that we will help you get a ticket. If the tickets online have been sold out or we failed to help you get one, you can only cancel this trip and we will offer a full refund, thanks for your understand and support
  • For foreign tourists holding passports, if the online tickets are sold out or we fail to get online ticket for you, you need get tickets on the spot according to the guidance of your tour guides or customer service of our travel agencies. but, purchasing tickets on the spot need queuing
  • Due to the implementation of the limited ticket sales policy by the Palace Museum. At present, the Palace Museum releases 40,000 tickets every day, including 20,000 individual tickets and 20,000 group tickets. All visitors must make a real-name reservation for their visit. Therefore, for your better visiting experience, Please try to book in advance as much as possible
  • The Forbidden City have strict security check policies. It is strictly prohibited to bring flammable, explosive and other items as well as controlled knives. In addition, please do not bring lighters, drones, tripods, selfie sticks longer than 1.3 meters, scroll paintings, oil-paper umbrellas, sunscreen spray and power banks with a capacity of more than 20,000 milliamperes
  • Please don't forget to bring your passport. If you don't bring it, you may be refused entry
  • Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Children Under 5 years old are free to join
  • Baby seats offered if you request

Cancellation policy

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

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