Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall Discount Tickets

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Overview

Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience! - World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch - Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down (at your choice) - We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route

Redemption Instructions

• There are different tour options on our product page, so please read carefully for the Tour Option Description on your ticket/voucher to confirm what you have booked. • The pick-up time will be sent to you one day before your day trip starts. If you haven't received the pick-up message before 19:00, contact the supplier anytime via phone 18240876880 or 029-85236688. • If your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to get to a meeting point or pay extra for the pick-up. Your travel consultant is ready to help. • On the tour day, please make sure to bring the same identification (e.g. passport) that you offered us to issue the entrance tickets. • About Tiananmen Square: If you tour happens to meet some national events, Tiananmen Square will not open to visitors, and there is no notification to us in advance. The visit to Tiananmen Square if free of charge. • The itinerary schedule or sightseeing order may be adjusted according to the traffic on the tour day. • Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. We will do the best to arrange the tour.

Pickup Information

Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby. Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance. If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers. Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center. Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards. Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
Duration: 40 mins
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6. Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace. Through its 600 years as the power center from 1420 to 1911 AD, 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing Dynasties successively ruled here, witnessing the rise, peak, and fatal fall of the empire. Navigating its legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, but our expert-led, fast-track route ensures you smoothly experience the absolute highlights without missing a beat. Note: For Monday departures when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll pivot to explore the Summer Palace, the emperor’s lakeside retreat.
Duration: 120 mins
7. This was not an execution site as rumored, but the stage for imperial ceremonies, much like the White House lawn. Here, the emperor issued decrees and welcomed home victorious armies.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
Duration: 30 mins
9. Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
Duration: 30 mins
10. Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
Duration: 30 mins
11. Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, a beautifully preserved, crowd-free section perfect for your Great Wall adventure. Refuel with a premium buffet lunch, featuring authentic local food and Western favorites, alongside seasonal fruit and soft drinks. To maximize your time and comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: enjoy a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and take a thrilling toboggan ride down. Take in the breathtaking views from high above, and enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built along the undulating ridges, discovering historical beacon towers and the echoes of the past.
Duration: 210 mins
12. Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
Duration: 90 mins

Inclusion

Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes

Visit the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall on Mondays, when the Forbidden City is closed.

Complimentary unlimited bottled water in your van

Great Wall facilities: a scenic round-way cable car, or a fun chairlift up & toboggan down

All entrance fees

Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby

Free child seat upon request

A premium buffet lunch with soft drinks

Free earphones

Professional guide, dedicated driver, and air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusion

Gratuities

Souvenirs and personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free pickup and drop-off are included at your downtown hotel. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.

The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.

The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.

Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.

Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.

Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.

Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the round-trip cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.

This tour is not recommended for guests aged 85 and above.

Supplied by Travel China Guide

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