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Make the most of your Beijing layover and visa-free entry with this 8-hour private tour of the city's essential sights. Three UNESCO sites in one day layover tour. Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City. Tour includes entrance fees, personal guide, lunch, and climate-controlled vehicle.
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Meeting and pickup
If you choose layover option, please provide your arrival and departure flight information.
Please make your own way to get Grand Hotel Beijing（北京贵宾楼饭店） Meeting time: 7:40am. Please make sure to arrive 5 minutes early. By Taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 By Metro: Line 1 / 8 → Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Walk 3 minutes west.
Itinerary
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1Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel holding a sign printed with your name. Your first stop is Tiananmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Your guide will introduce you to the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, where visitors can pay respects to the great revolutionary leader.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
2Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
ollowing this, enjoy a roughly 15-minute walk to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, Beijing’s imperial palace steeped in nearly 600 years of history. From 1420 to 1912, a total of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties ruled the country from this site. Accompanied by your guide, you will spend several hours exploring its highlights, including grand entrance halls, imperial private quarters, classical gardens and exhibition halls. Upon conclusion of the sightseeing tour, your driver and guide will transfer you back to the airport with ample time for your connecting flight. Important Note: The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. If your tour falls on a Monday, it will be substituted with a day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Summer Palace and the Great Wall. The Summer Palace served as the lakeside summer retreat for imperial rulers.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
3Mutianyu Great Wall
After lunch, you will drive for approximately one hour to visit one of the world’s most renowned landmarks: Mutianyu Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Less crowded than Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu boasts stunning natural scenery surrounded by wooded hills and crisp mountain air. Spend a couple of hours hiking along the fully restored ramparts with your guide. Riding the chairlift uphill and taking the toboggan slide downhill will add extra fun to your excursion. After the sightseeing tour, you will be transferred back to the meeting point.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.
- Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist)
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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