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See the best of Beijing plus the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu on a small-group tour that focuses on the attractions and avoids the traps of many sightseeing tours. With a guide who provides in-depth commentary and shows you the best photo ops, you'll visit Tiananmen Square, skip the line at the Forbidden City, hike on the Great Wall.
Explore Beijing and see the Great Wall of China in one day on a fully guided tour.
All-inclusive and no hidden charge ensure you a worry-free travel experience.
Avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these destinations.
Small-group tour provides a more personalized experience.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Free pick-up from hotels within the third ring road of the Beijing city.
The exact pick-up time will be informed one day in advance.
Additional mini vans will be arranged for hotel pick-ups to save time.
For hotels beyond our free pick-up range, you can go to a meeting point or pay for extra miles.
Itinerary
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1Beijing
In the morning, your guide will wait for you at your hotel lobby, and escort you on a comfortable ride to Tiananmen Square.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Let’s stroll around the large urban square and shoot photos of the brilliant landmarks here. Note: To pass through the security check quickly, especially during holidays, we suggest you leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to go through the no-bag passage.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (Pass by)
Appearance
Admission ticket free -
Monument of the People's Heroes (Pass by)
Appearance
Admission ticket free -
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (Pass by)
Appearance
Admission ticket free -
National Museum Of China (Pass by)
Appearance
Admission ticket free -
3Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Continue to tour the 600-year-old-plus Forbidden City, the world’s largest and most intact imperial palace complex, and home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. Your guide will accompany you to visit the most essential palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with in-depth explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: If your travel date falls on a Monday when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll visit the royal resort Summer Palace instead. Besides, the visit to Forbidden City does not include the Treasure Gallery, the Gallery of Timepieces, or any temporary exhibitions.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
4Meridian Gate (Wu Men)
Visit
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors held state ceremonies.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Palace of Heavenly Purity
Visit the three main palaces of the Inner Court - the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for him to handle daily affairs.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
7The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Visit the entertainment venue for the emperor and the imperial harem.
20 minutes • Admission ticket included -
8Mutianyu Great Wall
Your guide will escort you on a 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, the most beautiful section of the Great Wall of China. Upon arrival, enjoy an authentic Chinese buffet lunch, including soft drinks, to refuel for the afternoon. After lunch, let’s ascend the Great Wall to admire its architectural grandeur as an ancient military defense. Enjoy at least 2.5 hours of hiking and soak in the charming scenery around. The round-way cable car rides, or a chairlift up and toboggan down are included to save your time and energy, and you can make your own choice. Notice for the toboggan: Children under 10 need to be escorted by an adult; travelers aged 60 and above, or those with hypertension or heart disease, are not permitted to take it. After descending from the Great Wall, a complimentary tea break awaits you. Unwind and sample different types of tea while learning about the rich traditions of Chinese tea culture.
4 hours • Admission ticket included -
9Beijing
Your guide and driver will escort you back to downtown and drop you off at your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
1 hour • 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
- Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
- We offer free pick-up within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please get ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
- Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
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Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
- We offer free pick-up within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please get ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
- Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. Make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you’ll be refused entry by the scenic areas.
- Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we’ll make proper arrangements.
- Departures are guaranteed with two persons from Mar to Nov and three persons from Dec to Feb.
- Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, we’ll arrange Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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