Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Day Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Make the most of your Beijing layover and visa-free entry with this 8-hour private tour of the city's essential sights. Three UNESCO sites in one day layover tour. Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City. Tour includes entrance fees, personal guide, lunch, and climate-controlled vehicle.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Please make your own way to get Grand Hotel Beijing(北京贵宾楼饭店) Meeting time: 7:40am. Please make sure to arrive 5 minutes early. By Taxi: 35 East Chang'an Avenue, Dongcheng District, Beijing 中国北京市东城区东长安街35号 By Metro: Line 1 / 8 → Wangfujing Station Exit: C (Southwest) Walk 3 minutes west.

Pickup Information

If you choose layover option, please provide your arrival and departure flight information.

Language Offered

Mandarin-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Tiananmen Square
Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel holding a sign printed with your name. Your first stop is Tiananmen Square, the largest urban square in the world. Your guide will introduce you to the Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, where visitors can pay respects to the great revolutionary leader.
Duration: 60 mins
2. Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Pass by
3. Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Pass by
4. The Palace Museum
ollowing this, enjoy a roughly 15-minute walk to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Forbidden City, Beijing’s imperial palace steeped in nearly 600 years of history. From 1420 to 1912, a total of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties ruled the country from this site. Accompanied by your guide, you will spend several hours exploring its highlights, including grand entrance halls, imperial private quarters, classical gardens and exhibition halls. Upon conclusion of the sightseeing tour, your driver and guide will transfer you back to the airport with ample time for your connecting flight. Important Note: The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. If your tour falls on a Monday, it will be substituted with a day tour to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Summer Palace and the Great Wall. The Summer Palace served as the lakeside summer retreat for imperial rulers.
Duration: 90 mins
5. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Pass by
6. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Pass by
7. Mutianyu Great Wall
After lunch, you will drive for approximately one hour to visit one of the world’s most renowned landmarks: Mutianyu Great Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Less crowded than Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu boasts stunning natural scenery surrounded by wooded hills and crisp mountain air. Spend a couple of hours hiking along the fully restored ramparts with your guide. Riding the chairlift uphill and taking the toboggan slide downhill will add extra fun to your excursion. After the sightseeing tour, you will be transferred back to the meeting point.
Duration: 120 mins

Inclusion

Private vehicle

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Lunch(not available for driver with car option)

Enclosed Cable car up & down/ Chairlift up & Togoggan down(not for driver only option)

Entrance ticket (not available for driver only option)

Round way airport transfers

Exclusion

Gratuities

Souvenirs

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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Chinese tourists( including Taiwan and Hongkong ) must book over 8 days in advance.

Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.

Please wear comfortable shoes

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Passport is required for all travelers on the day of travel for direct entry. (not for Chinese tourist)

Supplied by Lily's Tour Company

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