Beijing Highlights Tour - Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall Discount Tickets

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Overview

This private tour covers China’s most import landmarks, Tian’anmen Square, The Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Starting from Tian’anmen Square, the political center of China, you will pass the sacred buildings, such as the Chairman Mao’s Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People and etc. Walking across the underpass of Chang’an Street, you will enter the Forbidden City, the world’s largest imperial palace listed as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Marvel in the palace on the original brick floor, you can admire the majestical architectures and ancient Chinese culture relics. Mutianyu Great Wall is an perfect ending of the day trip. It is more scenic with lush plants and less crowded comparing to Badaling Section. it is highly recommended for someone who wants to see the more original look of Great Wall.

Pickup Information

We offer complimentary pick up service from your hotel located within East and West Third Ring Road, North Fourth Ring Road, South Second Ring Road.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tiananmen Square
Pick up at your hotel between 7:00am and 7:30am.This tour starts at northern part of Tian'anmen Square. Seeing the Tian’anmen Rostrum, it is the symbol of new China. You could see two pairs of 600 years old stone lions, the ornamental columns, the outer golden water bridge and so on. Besides, having chance to view all constructions from distance. Such as the National Flag Pole, the Monument to the People's Hero, the Chairman Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the Great Hall of People, and the National Museum.
Duration: 30 mins
2. The Palace Museum
Then proceed to the Palace Museum (Forbidden City) , the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. Visit the Forbidden City along the central axis from south to north for 2 hours. The Palace Museum (Forbidden City) is closed to visitors every Monday for maintenance, except when Monday falls on a national statutory holiday.
Duration: 120 mins
3. Mutianyu Great Wall
In the afternoon, visit Mutianyu Great Wall about 2 hours. Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. Shuttle bus and round-trip cable car is included to avoid long walking. Finishing the tour and transferred back to hotels around 6:00pm. In the peak season, such as summer months (July-August), Chinese National Day holiday, there will be super long queue at Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide will suggest to switch it to Juyongguan Great Wall which is closer to downtown to ensure enough time visiting all the attractions.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Professional English-speaking guide

Hotel transfer: within East and West Third Ring Road, North Fourth Ring Road, South Second Ring Road

Shuttle bus and Round-way cable car at the Wall

In-vehicle air conditioning

Entrance tickets

Exclusion

Gratuities

Other personal expense

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cable car is optional and on customers' personal expense

Please provide your hotel name and address in Beijing

This tour ends at around 18:00-19:00. Please make sure there will be enough time to catch your departure train or flight on the same day.

Supplied by China Educational Tours

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