Beijing Private 2-Day Tour Including Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Experience
by Beijing Meitu Travel Agency
Overview
This private 2-day tour in Beijing covers five main attractions with a professional guide and driver. On the first day, the tour begins with a visit to Tiananmen Square, followed by a walk through the Forbidden City, the former imperial palace. Afterward, participants take a rickshaw ride through Beijing's traditional Hutong neighborhoods. Lunch is provided, featuring Peking roast duck. On the second day, the tour visits the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Transportation includes a round-trip cable car or chairlift ride up the wall and a toboggan ride down. The tour continues to the Temple of Heaven and then the Summer Palace. Lunch includes trout fish. All entrance fees to the attractions are included. The tour uses a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle and provides mineral water. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Guides are available in English, Spanish, Russian, and German. The total duration of the tour is about 48 hours.
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Itinerary
Tiananmen Square Visit
The guide and driver will meet the guest at the hotel lobby on time, then proceed to visit Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square. See Tiananmen Gate with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the national flag, the National Museum building, the Congress Hall, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.
40 min
Forbidden City Tour
Explore the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, a 600-year-old royal palace. Visit the rooms where 24 emperors lived, accompanied by a professional guide. Learn about the lives of ancient emperors, the stories of their concubines, and other lesser-known tales from the Forbidden City.
120 min
Temple of Heaven Visit
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest worship structure built by Ming and Qing emperors. Stroll through the park and observe local retired people playing poker and chess, enjoying a peaceful moment.
120 min
Summer Palace Tour
Continue to the Summer Palace to experience the ancient royal gardens. Follow the professional guide to hear stories about Empress Dowager Cixi and learn about her extravagant lifestyle. Admire her opera house, birthday celebration site, walk along the longest corridor, and enjoy views of Kunming Lake.
120 min
Mutianyu Great Wall Visit
Meet the guide and driver at the hotel lobby at 8:30am for the Great Wall tour. Skip the line to visit the Mutianyu section, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This less crowded part offers magnificent views. Use the round-trip cable car to reach the best viewpoint, or take the chairlift up and toboggan slide down. The guide will share detailed history and accompany the climb.
300 min
Hutong and Rickshaw Ride
Explore a traditional Hutong alley known for its genuine old city atmosphere. Ride a rickshaw through the Houhai lake district and the historic Beijing neighborhood. Pause to visit a local family living in a square courtyard to understand their lifestyle, including elements like birdcages, pomegranate trees, and a fish pond that embody Chinese culture. Walk along Houhai Lake and cross Yin-ding Bridge.
120 min
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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