Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - In the morning, a professional guide will meet you at your hotel lobby, and a spacious, comfortable chauffeur-driven minivan will transport you to Tiananmen Square. Accompany your guide for a morning stroll around this city square, where you can capture distant view photos of iconic landmarks such as the Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Pass through the Gate of Heavenly Peace, adorned with Chairman Mao’s portrait, to reach the morning’s highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City. It is the largest and most well-preserved imperial palace complex from the Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1911 AD).

The grand Forbidden City boasts 9,999 rooms! Which are the most significant and intriguing parts? The experienced itinerary designer has carefully selected the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis and some unique chambers on the east and west wings.

Mutianyu Great Wall - After a 1.5-hour drive, you will arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, the best-preserved and most popular section in Beijing. The itinerary designer wisely chose the afternoon for visiting the Wall to avoid crowds, allowing you at least 2.5 hours to explore and take beautiful photos.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - At the conclusion of this day trip, your tour guide will take you to the renowned Houhai Lake Area and Yandai Xiejie Hutong, where you will discover various bars, cafes, restaurants, and curio shops. Spending a leisurely evening here could be a great way to relax and experience Beijing’s legendary nightlife. Enjoy your time at your own pace and return to the hotel independently afterward. For those not interested in exploring this Hutong area, transportation back to your hotel will be provided. May you have gathered wonderful memories on this trip!

Temple of Heaven, Hutong Alleys, Lama Temple & Summer Palace

Temple of Heaven - In the morning, your guide and driver will promptly pick you up from your hotel to continue your Beijing group tour at the Temple of Heaven, where emperors once worshiped the God of Heaven for bountiful harvests. Today, it is a large park where you can observe locals engaging in exercise and other recreational activities.

Note: Since the main historical sites of the Temple of Heaven are closed on Mondays, a visit to Beihai Park will be arranged instead if your travel date falls on a Monday. This park features stunning landscapes and holds significant cultural importance.

Hutong Tour - Next, continue your tour to Beijing Hutong. Here, you will take a rickshaw ride through the old alleys and visit a Hutong family to see how traditional Beijingers live. The area is home to many popular restaurants, cafes, and local food stores. It’s a great opportunity to sample local cuisine if you wish. Your guide will provide recommendations. After lunch, you can stroll around Houhai Lake and further explore the Hutong area.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Lamasery, is a beautiful historic temple in central Beijing. Originally built in 1694 as the residence of Emperor Yongzheng when he was a prince, it is now the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in modern China.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - A 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, renowned as a museum of ancient royal gardens. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you through the site. Centered around Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the Summer Palace offers a perfect blend of natural scenery and royal garden architecture. It is an ideal spot for travelers to admire the serene landscapes and magnificent structures.

Afterward, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Beijing’s 4th ring road
• Cable car fee at Mutianyu Great Wall
• Private English-speaking tour guide
• Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance tickets included
• Complimentary bottled water

• Meals
• Gratuities
• Overnight accommodation

Discover Beijing’s top attractions on this 2-day tour. An experienced guide will take you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, historic Hutongs, Lama Temple, and more. Enjoy traveling in a comfortable minivan with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off, ensuring a stress-free experience. There are no shopping detours, factory visits, tea ceremonies, or shopping site restaurants, saving you at least two hours for pure sightseeing. This tour prioritizes guests’ interests over shopping commissions, allowing more time at the attractions.

• NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.
• We offer free pick-up within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. If the location of your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to pay for extra mile transfers or get to an appointed meeting point. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.
• Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
• The time schedule of the itinerary is for reference. It will be adjusted according to the traffic and real situations.
• This supplier also offers 1-day mini group tour and multi-day tours. Please search the supplier’s name to check its tour list.

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