Highlights
- Explore the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Summer Palace and more
- Deeply experience the local life and taste authentic food in the ancient Hutongs
- Travel between attractions in a comfortable vehicle
- Discover real Beijing with expert local English-speaking guides
- See more of Beijing in less time on a 2-day tour
Description
Day 1 Tiananmen Square – Forbidden City (Palace Museum) – Mutianyu Great Wall (Lunch Included)
Enjoy convenient hotel lobby pickup in the morning, or you may join the group directly at the designated meeting point. Visit iconic Tiananmen Square to enjoy exterior views of the Great Hall of the People, National Museum and Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.
Walk into the Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace complex with a 600-year history and former home to 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Explore its grand halls and historic courtyards at your leisure.
Taste authentic Chinese buffet for lunch. In the afternoon, travel about 1.5 hours to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the World’s New Seven Wonders. Hike the quiet, less crowded section of the Mutianyu Great Wall for around 2 hours.
Ride the chairlift uphill; choose between chairlift or thrilling toboggan on the way down. Please note: toboggan is not allowed for guests over 60, who can take the round-trip cable car instead. We will transfer you comfortably back to your hotel or the designated meeting point at the end of the day.
Day 2 Panda House – Summer Palace – Hutongs – Temple of Heaven ( Lunch Optional)
Meet your private guide at your hotel or designated meeting point. Get up close to adorable giant pandas and watch their breakfast at the Panda House.
Tour the Summer Palace, a stunning ancient royal garden featuring pavilions, bridges, long corridors and old temples. Listen to vivid historical stories from your guide as you wander around.
Your guide will take you on a delightful walking tour through Beijing’s ancient Hutongs. Stroll along narrow, winding lanes lined with traditional courtyard residences, immerse yourself in the genuine lifestyle of old Beijing, and listen as your guide tells fascinating stories and shares local traditions behind these century-old alleys. You will get an intimate glimpse of locals’ daily life, offering you an authentic, immersive and unforgettable Beijing experience.
Lunch will be arranged in the Hutong area, with a rich variety of local delicacies and traditional snacks available for you to choose at your leisure. Ample free time will be reserved for you to taste authentic local food. Lunch is at your own expense for the standard tour. For guests booking the all-inclusive package, lunch is fully covered and included in the tour service.
This link offers options for 1-day and 2-day itineraries. You may book either the one-day or two-day tour based on your schedule.
Continue to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred site where emperors once prayed for harvests. Observe locals practicing tai chi, singing and relaxing in the park. Your day’s journey ends with a convenient transfer back to your hotel or the designated meeting point.
Includes
Lunch*1
Round-trip cable car ticket or chairlift up and toboggan down ticket to the Great Wall
Licensed English speaking tour guide
Bottled water
Entry/Admission - The Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
Entry/Admission - Summer Palace
Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
Entry/Admission - Panda House
Entry/Admission - Tiananmen Square
Hotel pickup and drop-off available as an option
Air-conditioned vehicle with professional chauffeur
Excludes
Hotel accommodation
Gratuities
Important Information
- Please carry the same valid travel ID with you for the entire trip; otherwise, entry to scenic sites may be refused
- Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date
- Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site
- 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
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
