Highlights
- 3‑hour hidden‑route guided Forbidden City Morning Tour | Small‑group (max 15)
- 4‑hour Mutianyu Great Wall Self‑Guided Tour. Freely explore for hiking, photos.
- ZANBUS trusted‑brand service, safety guaranteed for peace of mind
Description
ZANBUS | Beijing Forbidden City + Mutianyu Great Wall Full Day Tour
In-depth Forbidden City Exploration (3 Hours) - small group (within 15 Pax).
Exclusive morning in-depth tour of the Forbidden City. Stroll through centuries-old imperial palaces, halls and courtyards, and fully immerse yourself in China's royal history and traditional architecture with ample visiting time.
Long & Leisurely Great Wall Visiting (4 Hours) (Bus Tour within 45 Pax )
Extended 4-hour sightseeing time at Mutianyu Great Wall. Enough time for hiking, photography, exploring watchtowers, and optional cable car/toboggan experiences.
Meeting Time: 08:10(MORNING)
Meeting Point: Donghuamen (East Gate of Forbidden City)
08:10 | Meet up & Enter Forbidden City
Gather at Donghua Gate. Walk along the outer moat (Tongzi river) to reach Meridian Gate. Finish ticket checking and entry procedures at Meridian Gate.
08:30 – 11:30 | In-depth Forbidden City Sightseeing (3-Hour)
Forbidden City Furniture Gallery (Exclusive Stop), a rarely visited hidden boutique spot missed by most regular tour routes. Three Main Halls (Outer Court): ● Taihe Hall (Hall of Supreme Harmony) ● Zhonghe Hall (Hall of Central Harmony) ● Baohe Hall (Hall of Preserving Harmony) . Treasure Gallery & Nine-Dragon Wall. Qianlong Garden. Pavilion of Cheerful Melodies. Hall of Joyful Longevity. Imperial Concubine Zhen's Well + East Corridor Path (YIN YANG Alley ). An ancient well with profound historical stories, located in the quiet backyard of the Forbidden City.
Important Remarks:
Palace Museum tickets are fully booked easily in advance, which need to be reserved 7 days ahead officially. If you book the tour only 1-2 days in advance, our staff will assist you with on-site ticket register for entry.
11:45 - 12:00 | Re-gather & Depart for Mutianyu Great Wall
Exit [Shenwumen] our guide will escort you to the bus. then head to Mutianyu Great Wall directly.
About 1.5 hours for single ride, our friendly bus guide on board. Make sure no one is not forgotten and give a clear instructions, travel tips of the Great wall , explanations of the different routes to visit with types of tickets to option choices of cable car / chairlift / toboggan (helped to purchase on bus in advance.)
Arrival about 13:30 (lunch on your own),
-- Travel Tips --
1. Taking chairlift to the [No.]6th towerwhere you can take a [toboggan/slide or chairlift ]down, hiking route from [6th - 1st- 6th or 6th - 14th - 6th ]
2. Walking up the Great Wall along the stone steps (like a mountain hike - about 45 minute hike)
3. Taking cable car up to the Great Wall - to the 14th tower, route from 14th -20nd,
4. Take cable car up to 14th the west route to 20th then back to 6th to [toboggan /slide or chairlift] down.
After visit, return to the designated (Tourist center) meet your guide before 18:00.
Departure at 18:00, about 19:30 | Return to Downtown Beijing, tour end.
-- Drop-off Point --
Tour end at the The Lama Temple Subway line 2 & line 5.
Includes
Forbidden City / Palace Museum entry ticket
Treasure Gallery entry ticket
Professional English-speaking guide
Earpiece to hear the guide clearly
Free rescheduling support when possible
Online support for late arrivals
Fully guided hidden route inside the Forbidden City
Fully guided exclusive route -
Donghua Gate - Forbidden City moat walk - Meridian Gate - Palace Furniture Gallery - Gate of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Supreme Harmony - Hall of Central Harmony - Hall of Preserving Harmony - Nine-Dragon Wall - Treasure Gallery - Qianlong Garden - Pavilion of Cheerful Melodies - Hall of Joyful Longevity - Consort Zhen’s Well - East Corridor Path / Yin-Yang Alley
If the provider reschedules or cannot operate, travelers can choose a full refund as a guaranteed option.
Transporation From Forbidden City to Mutianyu and return to downtown.
Mutianyu Great Wall entry ticket.
Round-trip shuttle bus tickets in the park (Mutianyu Great Wall)
Excludes
Transportation to Forbidden city (Self‑meet at Forbidden City meeting point): Full walking tour inside the Forbidden City
Great Wall Cable car, toboggan/slide car tickets
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Important Information
- Forbidden City tickets are very limited and often sell out in advance
Foreign passports and overseas-issued Chinese passports: reservations must be made at least 1 day in advance
Mainland China IDs, Mainland-issued Chinese passports, Hong Kong/Macau Home Return Permits, and Taiwan Compatriot Permits: reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance
We do not accept bookings within 7 days for Chinese ID/travel permit holders
All tickets require real-name registration
Early booking is highly recommended during holidays and peak season
Exit is available via Shenwu Men (North Gate)
Since parking is unavailable near the Forbidden City, a guide will escort the you a temporary pickup point to wait for the bus; this walk takes about 15-20 minutes.
Head to Mutianyu Great Wall directly.
Arrive at the Great Wall around 1:30 PM.
Enjoy 4 hrs of free time to explore the Great Wall
Back to the meeting point check in by 5:50 PM
Return departure time: 6:00 PM, arrival time about 7:30 PM
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
