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Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Beijing on an all-inclusive two-day tour. Explore Beijing's must-see attractions at your own pace. Tour focus on history, culture & local experience.

Highlights

• Admire Beijing's top UNESCO sites in two day
• Learn detailed stories about Ming&Qing dynasties from your expert guide
• Enjoy delicious Peking duck lunch at the restaurant where the locals go
• Tour focus on history, culture and local experience

Description

Day 1: Beijing City Highlights Begin your adventure with a pickup up from your Beijing Downtown hotel’s lobby, you will begin exploring at the Tian’anmen Square. Use the convenient fast track entry, stroll through the massive square with your tour guide. You will see these buildings in and around the square: Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument of the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of The People, the National Museum, the Front Gates, the Old Beijing Railway Station and more while learning about the history of these buildings from your guide.  On the way to the Forbidden City, you will pass by the Gate of Heavenly Peace and Duanmen Gate. Then enter the Forbidden City from the Massive Meridian Gate. The Forbidden City was the political and ritual center of China for over 500 years. After its completion in 1420, the Forbidden City was home to 24 emperors, their families and servants during the Ming and the Qing dynasties.Spend 1.5 hours to explore the halls, courtyards and gardens. Your guide has an extensive knowledge of Chinese history, culture and architecture. They will share their knowledge with you in an informative, personable, and enjoyable manner. Feel free to ask questions if you have. After exiting the Forbidden City, take a break for a delicious Peking duck lunch at a local restaurant Move on to explore the Temple of Heaven, stroll through impressive temples and learn how the emperors in Ming and Qing Dynasties worship the God of Heaven and pray for the Good Harvests. Your next stop is the Beijing Drum and Bell Towers, get to know the history about the area, then enjoy a relax walk along the old city and Hutong Allays. Afterwards, discover different shops along Nanluoguxiang Allay, your tour will end with the hotel drop off. Day 2: Great Wall Adventure The next morning you will be picked up at your Beijing downtown hotel lobby, start your adventure Mutianyu Great Wall is less crowed compared with other sections. Upon arrival, follow your tour guide to take the cable car or ski lift up to the Great Wall, listen to the history and related stories about the Great Wall, afterward, get some free time to explore some of the watch and beacon towers at your own pace. You can choose to take the fun toboggan or ski lift/ cable car back to the ground. After lunch, your cultural and historical experience will be enriched by admiring the Summer Palace which considered as one of the most beautiful garden in China. When enjoying the beautiful gardens and courtyards, your tour guide will explain the detailed history background about the palace. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in downtown.

Includes

One day Peking duck Lunch and one day regular Chinese lunch with dishes Professional guide Hotel pickup( For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City) Entrance fee Bottled water Cable car round trip at the Great Wall

Important Information

• Your passport will be required during the tour. You may be refused entry to the Forbidden City without one Tours will run rain or shine (unless the Forbidden City is closed by the officials for safety reasons) There are mandatory security checks at all entry points to the sites. The wait time for the security check can be high during peak times/seasons and is separate from the ticket line Tian'anmen Square might close without advance notice due to government activity, if this happens you will walk around the Square Visit all four sites in one day including lots of walking please wear comfortable shoes

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund