



by Catherine Lu Tours
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.
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
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
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
Tibetan Buddhist Temple
This stop visits the best-preserved Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Beijing.
60 min
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
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
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
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
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