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Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience!
- World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
- All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch
- Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down (at your choice)
- We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby.
Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance.
If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.
Itinerary
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1Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers. Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center. Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards. Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
Monument of the People's Heroes (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
National Museum Of China (Pass by)
Pass by
Admission ticket free -
2Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace. Through its 600 years as the power center from 1420 to 1911 AD, 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing Dynasties successively ruled here, witnessing the rise, peak, and fatal fall of the empire. Navigating its legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, but our expert-led, fast-track route ensures you smoothly experience the absolute highlights without missing a beat. Note: For Monday departures when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll pivot to explore the Summer Palace, the emperor’s lakeside retreat.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
This was not an execution site as rumored, but the stage for imperial ceremonies, much like the White House lawn. Here, the emperor issued decrees and welcomed home victorious armies.
10 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Palace of Heavenly Purity
Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7Mutianyu Great Wall
Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, a beautifully preserved, crowd-free section perfect for your Great Wall adventure. Refuel with a premium buffet lunch, featuring authentic local food and Western favorites, alongside seasonal fruit and soft drinks. To maximize your time and comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: enjoy a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and take a thrilling toboggan ride down. Take in the breathtaking views from high above, and enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built along the undulating ridges, discovering historical beacon towers and the echoes of the past.
3 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Beijing
Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free hotel transfers are included for hotels within downtown Beijing. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.
- The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.
- The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free hotel transfers are included for hotels within downtown Beijing. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.
- The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.
- The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
- Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
- Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.
- Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.
- Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the round-trip cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.
- This tour is not recommended for guests aged 85 and above.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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