Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Day Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
the Great Wall and Summer Palace oneday tour
2 stops
1
Mutianyu Great Wall
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby at 8:00 am, ready to embark on an exciting day of exploration. We'll start with a 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall. This section of the Wall is renowned for its scenic beauty and historical significance, boasting more watchtowers than other sections. You will find 22 watchtowers along this 1.4-mile stretch, with fortifications on both sides of the Wall. The unique inner and outer barriers, crenelated with merlons, allowed defenders to fire at attackers from both sides, highlighting the Wall's strategic military importance. For those seeking a panoramic view, a cable car ride to the highest point is a fantastic option (optional). Before lunch, we'll visit a Jade Carving Factory for 45 minutes. Here, you'll discover the exquisite skill involved in jade carving, a local specialty that beautifully blends Chinese craftsmanship and cultural traditions.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
After a delightful traditional Chinese lunch, we'll head back to Beijing to visit the Summer Palace, also known as the Gardens of Nurtured Harmony. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1998, the Summer Palace is described as "a masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design." The natural landscape of hills and open water is complemented by man-made features like pavilions, halls, palaces, temples, and bridges, creating a harmonious ensemble of remarkable aesthetic value. You'll have ample time to explore and soak in the beauty of this historic site. After a day filled with breathtaking sights and rich cultural experiences, we'll drive you back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City,Temple of Heaven one day tour
2 stops
3
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Start Your Adventure: We'll pick you up from your hotel at 08:00 am and begin your journey with a visit to the world's largest square, Tiananmen Square. Dive into History: Next, we'll explore the grand Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world, where 24 emperors of the Ming & Qing dynasties ruled China for centuries. Construction began in 1406 under the Ming Emperor and took 14 years to complete. The vibrant red and yellow colors that adorn the palace are deeply symbolic—red represents happiness, good fortune, and wealth, while yellow is the color of the earth and symbolizes the imperial authority of the Chinese emperor.
3 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Temple of Heaven
Temple of Heaven Located in the southern part of Beijing, the Temple of Heaven boasts stunning deep blue glazed-tile roofs and platforms made of white marble slabs. Each of the three platforms consists of three tiers, making a total of nine tiers—nine symbolizing heaven in Chinese cosmology. The precise number and layout of every slab are meticulously designed according to ancient cosmological principles. You'll also have the chance to marvel at traditional Chinese silk artworks. China is renowned for producing some of the finest silk fabrics in the world, prized for their luxurious appearance and feel that no other material can match. After your visit, we will transfer you back to your hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 3
The Lama Temple, Old Beijing Hutong, Panda House
3 stops
5
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
friendly English guide will meet you at your hotel at 8:00 AM (or at your preferred time). Today we are going to visit the Lama Temple. Located in the northeast corner of Beijing city, in 1694 during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty, he built a mansion here and bestowed upon his fourth son Yinzhen, That is the later Yongqin Palace. In 1725, the imperial palace was renamed as the Yonghe Palace. Due to the birth of Emperor Qianlong, the son of Yin Zhen, in this place, two emperors emerged from the Yonghe Palace, becoming the "Dragon Hidden Blessing Land". So the palace is made of yellow tiles and red walls, with the same specifications as the Forbidden City and the Imperial Palace. In 1744, during the ninth year of the Qianlong reign, Yonghe Temple was converted into a lama temple. Yonghe lama Temple was the highest standard Buddhist temple in China during the mid to late Qing Dynasty.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
6
Yandai Xie Street
Next, we will visit the oldest street in Beijing, which is 800 years old. Here, you can see the lives of local old Beijing style，And their houses as well. also in the Hutong area and experience the charm with a Hutong tour by rickshaw.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
7
After lunch, we will visit Mr. Panda。 The internet celebrity of Beijing Panda House is the male giant panda "Menglan". Born on July 4, 2015 in Chengdu, with a birth weight of 179.8 grams, currently residing in Beijing Zoo. Her father is Meilan, her mother is Mengmeng,. The nicknamed "Xizhimen San Taizi", weighing 145 kilograms. hers mother Mengmeng comes from Beijing Zoo, with a lively and active personality, and is known as the "Best Actress in Beijing"; Dad Meilan is a returnee giant panda.My grandparents are Yangyang Lunlun, a giant panda living in the United States. Menglan is good at climbing trees, doing sit ups, and performing "one line horse" movements.
2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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