One-Day Beijing Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall (Not Available on Mondays)
Visit Beijing’s two must-see sites in one day. Get to know about imperial life by visiting the Forbidden City and seeing the exquisite treasures. Experience a scenic adventure on this well-preserved section of the Great Wall will highlight the day.
Price based on 2 travelers
Highlights
- The timesmart tour includes two must-see sites - Forbidden City and the Great Wall in one day.
- Skip the line tour in Forbidden City and save more time for a visit.
- Go through the hidden path of Forbidden City and acknowledge the story behind the buildings.
- Visit the less crowded section of the Great Wall- Mutianyu.
Tour Itinerary
You will be picked up from your hotel at about 8:30 am by your guide who will accompany you on your one-day tour.
Today's tour starts from Tiananmen Square, which has many historical events and ceremonies that happened here for a century.
Through Tian’anmen Square to the north is The Forbidden City, which is the home of China’s 24 emperors, this is one of the most popular sites in the world and over 30,000 visitors come every day. Your guide will arrange the ticket in advance, skip the line, and spend most of the time focusing on the site. It takes 1 1/2-2 hours for a visit.
Tian'anmen Square
Indulge in authentic Beijing cuisine at a local restaurant with the assistance of your guide for ordering dishes. If you have any dietary preferences or restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, Halal, or gluten-free, please inform us in advance for proper arrangements.
Braised Prawns
After The Forbidden City, we head for the amazing wonder of the world - the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, which is 90km NE of Beijing and takes 1 1/2 hours the drive. Consider of best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, much more scenic, less crowded.
You can walk miles to reach 4-5 beacon towers and enjoy superb views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Things definite to do are cable car up and toboggan down if weather permits. I am sure this tour will exceed your expectations as it was a very fun day out.
Mutianyu Great Wall
After your Forbidden City tour, you will be transported back to your hotel for a comfortable and convenient end to your day of exploration in Beijing
Price Per Person in US Dollars
What's Included
- Entrance fees.
- Meals are listed in the itinerary.
- Private transfers.
- Private English-speaking guide and driver.
- Service Charge & Taxes.
Important Info
- Operates: This tour is not available on Mondays due to the closure of key attractions like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace on that day. Visitors planning to take this tour should consider alternative days to ensure they can fully experience these.
- Departure point: Hotel in Beijing
- Return details: returns to the original departure point
- Guide languages: English
- The price of this tour will rise during the China National Day holiday (September 30th to October 7th) and the Chinese New Year holiday.
Good to Know
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your group only.
- You will receive a confirmation letter within 24 hours of making your payment.
- Your guide will contact you in the evening (Your guide will call you at around 18:00. If you missed your guide’s phone call, he or she will send you a short message) before your tour and confirm the exact pick-up time according to your preference.
- Your guide will pick you up in your hotel lobby on the tour date at the appointed time.
- The meal (if included) is in a Chinese restaurant and your guide will help you order the dishes according to your taste.
- There is absolutely no forced shopping.