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Great Wall of China and Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)
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Great Wall of China and Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)

by Beijing Layover Tour

8 hours
Beijing
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8 hours
Starting time
Friday 9 October 2026
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Free cancellation until 8 Oct 2026.
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2 adults × $135
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Overview

This small group tour is designed for travelers with a long layover at Beijing Capital International Airport. The tour starts at 9am with a meeting at Terminal 3’s Arrival Hall Starbucks near international exit B. From there, the group travels by air-conditioned vehicle to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, where participants spend about two hours walking and exploring the wall. After the Great Wall visit, the tour continues with a transfer to the Forbidden City (also known as The Palace Museum) for another two-hour visit. The guide leads participants through the historic complex, providing commentary in English. Following the visit, the group is driven back to Beijing Capital Airport by 5pm to ensure timely arrival for connecting flights. The tour includes entrance tickets to both the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City, a licensed English-speaking guide, a professional driver, bottled mineral water, and China life tourist accident insurance. Cable cars or toboggan rides at the Great Wall and meals are not included. The company provides support for obtaining visa-free transit permits after booking and offers free coats, wheelchairs, and baby seats if needed. The tour duration is fixed, and late arrivals at the meeting point will not delay departure.

Highlights

Visit Mutianyu Great Wall for two hours
Two-hour guided tour of the Forbidden City
Licensed English-speaking guide and professional driver
Entrance tickets to Great Wall and Forbidden City included
Pickup at Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks
Free bottled mineral water and tourist insurance

What's included

Entrance tickets to the Great Wall and Forbidden City
China life tourist accident and casualty insurance
Service charge and government taxes
Licensed English-speaking guide and professional driver with air-conditioned vehicle
Bottled mineral water

What's not included

Meals
Cable cars or toboggan rides at the Great Wall
Gratuities and tips for guides or drivers

Itinerary

1

Mutianyu Great Wall

The tour starts at 9am with a meeting at Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks near international exit B. From there, the group drives to the Mutianyu Great Wall and spends about two hours visiting the section from 10am to 12pm.

120 min

2

The Palace Museum

The group visits the Forbidden City for approximately two hours from 2pm to 4pm. After the visit, participants are transferred back to Beijing Capital Airport between 4pm and 5pm, marking the end of the tour service. The company assists with obtaining the visa-free permit after booking, and provides free coats, wheelchairs, and baby seats if needed. A licensed English-speaking guide and professional driver operate the tour, ensuring safety and time efficiency while securing luggage during stops.

120 min

Meeting point

Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)

End point

Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)

Languages

English (guide)English (guide)

Cancellation policy

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

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Infant seats are available
Wheelchair-accessible transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour is suitable for arrivals at Beijing airport before 7AM and departures at 7PM or later Beijing time.
Pickup is at Starbucks coffee shop in Terminal 3 Arrival Hall beside international exit B; travelers arriving at terminals 1 or 2 must use the airport shuttle to reach Terminal 3 but can be transferred back to terminals 1 or 2 after the tour.
Hotel pickups are not provided; travelers staying in hotels must reach the pickup point on their own.
The tour duration is fixed; longer or shorter Great Wall visits require booking a private tour.
If participants do not arrive at the meeting point by 9am, the tour will proceed without them.
Visa-free transit for 144 hours applies only to citizens of specified countries and only if transiting through Beijing Capital International Airport with different departure and destination cities.
The 144-hour Visa-free Transit is only valid for passengers transiting through Beijing Capital International Airport; the departure and destination cities must differ (e.g., Auckland–Beijing–Auckland is not allowed).
The operator is not responsible if a traveler cannot obtain visa-free entry or leave the airport.
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