Beijing 2-Day Private Tour to Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square...

Day 1: Hotel pickup, Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven

1. Tiananmen Square
   30m
   Your private guide and driver will pick up you from your hotel,and take you to visit the solemn Tiananmen Square, the national symbol of China located in the heart of the city. Follow your guide to have a morning walk around this city square and take photos of brilliant landmark buildings, such as the Great Hall of the People, the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao and the Monument of the People's Heroes.
2. The Palace Museum
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD).
   
   The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
3. Temple of Heaven
   1h 30m · Admission ticket included
   Continue to visit the Temple of Heaven, where the ancient emperors worshiped the God of Heaven and prayed for good harvest. Now it turns to be a large park, where local people do their morning exercise. You can join them and experience the leisure pursuits of local people.
4. Hutong Tour
   1h · Admission ticket included
   Afterwards, head to Hutongs, typical narrow lanes between rows of courtyard houses. A delightful rickshaw ride and a visit to a local family will also be arranged, for you to feel more engaged in the traditional Beijing lifestyle.
   
   As today’s trip reaches its end, we will drive you back to hotel.

Day 2: The Great Wall Tour

1. The Great Wall at Badaling
   3h · Admission ticket included
   Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel. You will be transfered to Badaling Great Wall. Standing up here, you can see the wall going ups and downs along the mountain ridges.
2. Bird's Nest National Stadium
   30m
   On the way back to downtown, drive by the national stadium, also known as the bird's nest, which is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. You’ll have a short stop here to appreciate its exterior appearance and take some photos.
3. Summer Palace
   2h · Admission ticket included
   The last stop of today's sightseeing is the Summer Palace, one of the best royal gardens with graceful landscape and magnificent constructions built in the Qing Dynasty. Your knowledgeable guide will show you around. It is a fantastic resort for travelers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures.
   
   At the end, your guide and driver will take you back to the hotel and say goodbye.

Pickup details

Pick up from anywhere within the 4th ring road of Beijing

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
• We offer free pick-up within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.