Highlights
• Explore the Forbidden City with historical insights into China’s imperial culture
• Benefit from fast-track access to key attractions and save valuable sightseeing time
• Visit top Beijing landmarks with an experienced, English-speaking guide
• Enjoy a memorable Great Wall experience with options for cable car, ski lift, or toboggan ride
Itinerary
Tian’anmen Square
Start your Beijing day tour at Tian’anmen Square, with pickup available from your hotel, meeting point, or the airport. Enjoy fast-track entry and explore one of the world’s largest public squares with your guide. Learn the history behind key landmarks, including Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the National Museum of China.
Forbidden City
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace and Duanmen Gate before entering the Forbidden City via the Meridian Gate. Spend approximately 1.5 hours exploring the palace’s grand halls, courtyards, and imperial gardens. Discover the rich history and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which served as China’s political and ceremonial center for over 500 years and housed 24 emperors.
Mutianyu Great Wall
Travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and most scenic sections of the Wall, during a 1.5-hour drive with commentary from your expert guide. Enjoy a countryside-style lunch at a local restaurant before taking a cable car or ski lift up to the Wall. Spend 1.5 hours hiking between watchtowers and learning about the Wall’s military significance. Descend by cable car, ski lift, or toboggan (weather permitting).
Return Transfer
After your Great Wall experience, relax with a comfortable return transfer back to your hotel, meeting point, or Beijing airport.
Inclusions
Private tour guide
Travel by private vehicle
Entry fees
Bottled water
Lunch
Roundtrip cable car ride
Exclusions
Additional tickets for museums inside Forbidden City
Tips
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