

by Catherine Lu Tours
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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$1,198This private tour covers Beijing’s main attractions over three days with a professional English-speaking guide. You will visit key sites such as the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. The tour includes entrance tickets, a private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver, lunch each day, and bottled water. At the Mutianyu Great Wall, you have the option to take a round-trip cable car or chair lift up and return by toboggan slide. The guide will help you avoid crowds at the Forbidden City and show you some of the less-visited palace halls along with the main exhibits. The itinerary can be adjusted based on your interests, weather, or other conditions. The tour runs about 72 hours in total. Accommodation, dinner, and tips for the guide and driver are not included. An additional fee applies for tours longer than eight hours per day. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and infant seats are free if no seat is occupied. Passport details are required in advance for booking Forbidden City tickets, and you should bring passport copies during the tour.
Tian’anmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Explore the sites around the square with opportunities to take some amazing pictures.
30 min
Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world. you will spend a couple of hours wandering around this amazing example of Imperial architecture and learning about the history of the palace. Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government. The tour route : Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family.
120 min
Walk around old Beijing hutong at the downtown area. Hutong is a Mongolian word meaning water well. At nine meters (about 30 feet) wide, it is the name given to a lane or small street that originated during the Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368). Now they have become representatives of local culture, thus it is the first choice for people who would like to learn about the local history and culture.
30 min
The most well-preserved Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Beijing.
60 min
Mutianyu Great Wall is a one of the most famous and ideal sections of the Great Wall. You will have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up the breathtaking wall and spend a leisurely 1 to 2 hours hiking up and down the various sections exploring the Watch Towers and marveling at the construction and beauty of the renown and legendary Wall. You then have the option of an exhilarating toboggan ride back down or simply return the way you came.
120 min
Outside view the unique architecture of the "Bird's Nest" and "Water Cube", the site of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
30 min
Temple of Heaven, the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. This special place becomes a park where the local community utilizes this beautiful and enormous space for social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi practice.
60 min
Hongqiao market offers just about everything you can think of – electronics, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art, crafts, and pearls. You can also find a huge array of souvenirs you can buy (own expense) here. Learn how to bargain is really fun.
60 min
Summer Palace which is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, considered the best preserved Imperial Park.
60 min