Tiananmen Square

The guide meets guests in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to Tiananmen Square, the core of Beijing’s historic and political axis. Guests enjoy a leisurely walk to photograph landmarks such as the National Museum, the Great Hall of the People, the Monument to the People’s Heroes, and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

60 min

Forbidden City Palace Museum

Enter the Forbidden City, China’s imperial palace from 1420 to 1911 AD and the nation’s power center for 500 years, containing 9,999 rooms. The expert-led route highlights key sites along the main central line, progressing from the Meridian Gate toward the Gate of Divine Prowess, designed to avoid crowds and ensure a smooth visit.

120 min

Outer Court Halls

Visit the Outer Court’s three large halls where the emperor conducted state ceremonies.

30 min

Inner Court Palaces

Explore the Inner Court’s three main palaces, which served as the emperor’s private living quarters and executive office.

30 min

Imperial Leisure Grounds

Walk through the leisure areas used by the emperor and the imperial harem.

30 min

Mutianyu Great Wall

Travel 1.5 hours by scenic drive to the well-preserved, less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall. Before climbing, enjoy a buffet lunch featuring local dishes and soft drinks. Guests may choose mountain transport: a round-trip cable car, or an ascent by chairlift followed by a toboggan ride down. A 2-hour hike along the wall reveals historical beacon towers and views. The tour ends with a return to the downtown Beijing hotel.

240 min

Temple of Heaven or Beihai Park

Begin with hotel pickup to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors performed harvest rituals. Visit the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, the Circular Mound Altar, and test the Echo Wall’s acoustics. If the visit falls on a Monday when main Temple sights are closed, the itinerary substitutes a visit to Beihai Park.

120 min

Hutong Rickshaw and Family Visit

Ride a traditional rickshaw through narrow, willow-lined Hutong alleys filled with local life. The highlight is a private visit to a family’s quadrangle courtyard, offering insight into centuries-old Beijing heritage and daily life.

90 min

Lama Temple

Visit the Lama Temple, Beijing’s largest and best-preserved Buddhist lamasery, showcasing a blend of Han Chinese and Tibetan architectural styles.

90 min

Summer Palace

Conclude at the Summer Palace, an imperial retreat featuring Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake. Walk under the painted beams of the Long Corridor before returning to the hotel.

120 min