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Beijing All Inclusive 3-Day Private Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall
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Beijing All Inclusive 3-Day Private Tour: Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall

by Catherine Lu Tours

3 days
Beijing
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Overview

This 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.

Highlights

Private 3-day tour of Beijing's main attractions
Visit Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Mutianyu Great Wall
Round-trip cable car or chair lift and toboggan at Mutianyu
Lunch provided each day with bottled water included
English-speaking guide and private air-conditioned vehicle
Flexible itinerary adjusted for weather and interests

What's included

Entrance tickets to all listed sights
Bottled water during the tour
Round-trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down at Mutianyu Great Wall
Lunch each day
English-speaking tour guide service
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver

What's not included

Accommodation during the tour
Dinner meals
Tips for guide and driver
Special guide service with extra 400 CNY per day

Itinerary

1

Tian’anmen Square

Tian’anmen Square is the largest public square in the world. Visitors can explore the area around the square and have chances to take photographs.

30 min

2

Forbidden City

The Forbidden City is the largest Imperial Palace globally, serving as the residence for emperors and their households during the Ming and Qing Dynasties for about 500 years. It was the political and ceremonial center of Chinese government. The palace is split into two parts: the southern Outer Court, where the emperor held supreme power, and the northern Inner Court, where the royal family lived. Visitors spend a couple of hours touring this example of Imperial architecture and learning its history.

120 min

3

Old Beijing Hutong Walk

The tour includes a walk through old Beijing hutongs in the downtown area. 'Hutong' is a Mongolian term meaning water well and refers to narrow lanes about nine meters (30 feet) wide that date back to the Yuan Dynasty (1271 - 1368). These lanes now represent local culture and are preferred by those interested in learning about Beijing’s history and traditions.

30 min

4

Tibetan Buddhist Temple

This stop visits the best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Beijing.

60 min

5

Mutianyu Great Wall

Mutianyu is a well-known section of the Great Wall. Visitors may choose to take a cable car or chair lift up the wall and spend 1 to 2 hours hiking along different sections, exploring watchtowers and observing the wall’s construction. There is an option to return by toboggan ride or by the same route.

120 min

6

Olympic Sites Drive-By

A drive-by viewing of the unique architecture of the 'Bird’s Nest' and 'Water Cube,' which were venues for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

30 min

7

Temple of Heaven

The Temple of Heaven is the largest Imperial place of worship from ancient times. It now functions as a park where locals engage in social activities such as singing, dancing, and Tai chi.

60 min

8

Hongqiao Market Visit

Hongqiao Market offers a wide variety of items including electronics, clothes, shoes, jewelry, art, crafts, and pearls. Visitors can also purchase souvenirs at their own expense and experience bargaining.

60 min

9

Summer Palace

The Summer Palace served as a summer retreat for Imperial Family members and is regarded as the best-preserved Imperial Park.

60 min

Languages

German (guide)English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Infant seats are available
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Suitable for all fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Infants aged 1-3 years are free if they do not occupy a seat
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Passport numbers and names must be provided in advance for Forbidden City tickets; bring passport copies during the tour
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Itinerary is flexible and can be adjusted for personal interests, weather, or unexpected conditions
Extra fee applies for tours longer than 8 hours per day
Total
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