2-Day Beijing: Great Wall, Forbidden City | No Shopping + Tai Chi Discount Tickets

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location pin icon 19 Xinjiangongmen Road, Haidan District, Beijing, 100091, China
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Overview

What makes this tour unique? 1. Tai Chi at Temple of Heaven — 1hr private lesson with English-speaking master. 2. Flaming charcoal rice lunch — blue flames surround plate at Juqi Restaurant. 3. Hutong immersion — rickshaw + local family tea + kite or Tu'er Ye craft. 4. Great Wall VIP — round-way cable car + exciting toboggan ride down. 5. 100% pure play — no shopping, no factory visits, no hidden fees. 6. Flexible private tour — fully customizable. Important: Forbidden City tickets need real-name booking 7 days ahead. Provide passport info. Monday closure -> Summer Palace instead. Free pickup within Beijing's 3rd Ring Road. Weather policy: full refund or reschedule.

Pickup Information

Free round-trip pickup and drop-off for hotels inside Beijing's 3rd Ring Road. Pickup time: 7:30 AM on Day 1, 8:00 AM on Day 2. Your guide will contact you one day prior to the tour via hotel phone or message to confirm pickup arrangements. You may fill in your hotel name manually if it is not on the provided list.

Language Offered

Russian-AUDIO

Russian-GUIDE

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Beijing
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby within Beijing's 3rd ring road at 7:30 AM. Please be ready 10 minutes in advance.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Temple of Heaven
Start your day with a 1-hour private Tai Chi lesson inside Temple of Heaven Park with an English-speaking master. Learn basic movements and the philosophy of Yin-Yang. Then explore the Temple of Heaven, including the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, Echo Wall, and Circular Mound Altar.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Beijing
Enjoy Beijing's most Instagrammable dish: charcoal-shaped black sticky rice cake set ablaze with liquor. Watch the blue flames surround your plate — a guaranteed photo moment. Vegetarian option available upon request.
Duration: 90 mins
4. Mutianyu Great Wall
Relax in your private air-conditioned vehicle as you drive through the countryside to Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and least-crowded sections.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Mutianyu Great Wall
Explore the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall for 2.5 hours. Round-way cable car is included to save your energy. For the descent, you can choose the exciting toboggan slide (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult; not recommended for travelers with heart conditions). Free tea tasting after descending.
Duration: 180 mins
6. Beijing
Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel in Beijing.
Duration: 90 mins
7. Beijing
End of Day 1 - Return to Hotel Arrive at your hotel. Rest well for Day 2.
Duration: 15 mins
8. Beijing
Beijing Hotel Pickup for Day 2 Your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at 8:00 AM.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Forbidden City Tour
Dive into the world's largest and best-preserved imperial palace complex. Walk along the central axis: Meridian Gate → Hall of Supreme Harmony → Hall of Central Harmony → Hall of Preserving Harmony → Palace of Heavenly Purity → Imperial Garden. Your guide will share fascinating stories of 24 emperors who lived here for over 600 years. Note: Forbidden City is closed on Mondays; if your tour falls on a Monday, we will visit the Summer Palace instead. Tickets require real-name booking 7 days in advance — please provide passport information at booking.
Duration: 180 mins
10. Beijing
Lunch Break Free time for lunch. Your guide can recommend local restaurants or you may choose the optional lunch package (Peking duck or local noodles, +$15/person, please request when booking).
Duration: 60 mins
11. Summer Palace
Stroll through the largest and best-preserved royal garden in China. Visit Kunming Lake, the Long Corridor (728 meters with over 14,000 paintings), and see the Tower of Buddhist Incense from outside. Your guide will explain the history of Empress Dowager Cixi and the restoration of this UNESCO site.
Duration: 120 mins
12. Beijing Hutong culture tour
Hutong Cultural Immersion: Rickshaw + Local Family Tea + Handicraft Experience Old Beijing like a local: 1) Ride a rickshaw through ancient alleys (30 min). 2) Visit a local family in their courtyard home for tea and conversation (30 min). 3) Paint a traditional kite or "Tu'er Ye" (Jade Rabbit God) at an artisan workshop (30 min). A unique hands-on cultural experience you won't find in other tours.
Duration: 120 mins
13. Beijing
Return to Hotel - End of Tour Your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel. Thank you for choosing our tour! We wish you a pleasant stay in Beijing.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Great Wall round-way cable car + toboggan, plus bottled water & snacks

Tai Chi at Temple of Heaven, flaming charcoal rice lunch, Hutong rickshaw & handicraft

All-inclusive: Guide, vehicle, Great Wall cable-slide, Tai Chi, Hutong tour & free airport transfers

In-vehicle air conditioning

Entrance fees

Professional English / Spanish / Russia / German speaking guide

Exclusion

Meals other than Day 1 lunch (breakfast, dinner, Day 2 lunch can be added for $15/person)

Optional add-ons: Peking Opera costume ($35), Acrobatics/Kung Fu show (from $40)

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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