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Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour
5.0
31 Ratings
Beijing
This private transfer is ideal for a layover stop. Visit the Great Wall of China and discover city attractions. Enjoy roundtrip airport transportation.
This private transfer is ideal for a layover stop. Visit the Great Wall of China and discover city attractions. Enjoy roundtrip airport transportation.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Guests will be collected from the airport according to their flight details. The driver will be holding a sign with the guest’s name at the airport. After meeting, they will be driven directly from Beijing Airport to the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The Forbidden City was once the heart of…
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Guests will be collected from the airport according to their flight details. The driver will be holding a sign with the guest’s name at the airport. After meeting, they will be driven directly from Beijing Airport to the Great Wall at Mutianyu.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The Forbidden City was once the heart of the Imperial City and is the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Guests can follow their guide on a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site, admiring the grand buildings and cultural artifacts from the Ming and Qing dynasties.
- Temple of Heaven - Constructed in 1420, the Temple of Heaven covers a total area of 674 acres and is the largest structure for religious worship in China. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to honor Heaven and pray for a bountiful harvest. It’s a pleasant park to spend an hour or two, enjoying the singing and music, and observing the locals in their daily activities.
- Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved of the remaining imperial gardens. Once a summer retreat for emperors, this 716-acre park remains a haven for tourists, who can unwind or stroll through ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges, and a vast lake, with opportunities to visit shops or tea houses. A beloved summer retreat of the Imperial families, the beautifully landscaped gardens, halls, pavilions, and corridors are harmoniously arranged around the lake and rivers.
- Hutong Tour - Explore the Hutong, including Shichahai Lake, Nanluoguxiang Street, Yandaixiejie Street, and more.
What's Included
- Free bottled water
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private roundtrip transfer with air-conditioned vehicle
- Warm jackets provided in winter
- Professional driver
- Free bottled water
- Airport or hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private roundtrip transfer with air-conditioned vehicle
- Warm jackets provided in winter
- Professional driver
What's Not Included
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Cable car / chairlift and toboggan tickets for Great Wall
- Entrance tickets
- Tour guide
- Meals
- Cable car / chairlift and toboggan tickets for Great Wall
- Entrance tickets
Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(31 Ratings)
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Katrina_w
Jan 19, 2026
Yue set everything up for... - Yue set everything up for me at the Great Wall and the Summer palace. He had water, snacks and a warm vest for me to wear because it was COLD. He made a detour so I could see some Olympic venues and worked with my schedule when I had flight delays. Excellent experience.
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Joel_f
Oct 21, 2025
Very good trip to Great Wall of Chinese + old town! - We were picked up directly at the airport on time. We had not bought tickets so our driver bought for us which was very smooth. We got banana and water throughout the tour, which was a positive surprise!
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Helge_h
Jul 17, 2025
Great experience in Beijing - Bruce was an excellent driver and very service minded. Made our lay over in Beijing remarkable. Dad with two kids, age 10 and 12.
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729mireyag
Apr 22, 2025
Recommend, Very Happy - Definitely recommend this service! It was very organized and more than I had expected. It started with a text from the dispatcher the day prior that gave the instructions of where the driver will be waiting with a sign of my name. This really helped alleviate any confusion on how to find the driver. The driver (Tom) picked us up and drove us to the wall! He had water and a couple snacks for us to take. When we got to the wall, the driver was so friendly and helped guide us to the shops where he will be waiting for us when we are done. He then helped us through the ticketing line (which definitely would have confused me if he wasn’t there) and he waited for us until the cable car was up and running. (it was delayed). He went up the cable car with us to take photos of us at the top, explained a little about the wall, and then left us to our adventure. He was very flexible with our needs and let us shop in the souvenir shop afterwards. After this he drove us back to the airport and gave us a little parting gift. His english was limited, however he always had his translate app ready on his phone. He was so friendly and a great guy all around. The only thing I would take into consideration is that our vehicle was a sedan, which luckily we didn’t have very much luggage, but for those needing to pick up their checked suitcases and take with them, mention in your booking request if they have someone with an SUV for luggage storage. We were able to leave our luggage in the car for storage, so didn’t have to stress about hauling anything to the wall.
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Caitlin_b
Mar 26, 2025
Great hospitality - Great driver very helpful and made sure I made it safely everywhere. Also ensured I safely made it and checked in to my accommodation. Very lovely even provided drinks and a snack for the ride.
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Rosemarie_m
Mar 22, 2025
Great experience at the... - Great experience at the chinese wall with Fey! Easy handling and communication. Would recommend any time.
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Curiosity565969
Mar 11, 2025
Great driver to the wall - We had a 10 hour layover and decided to take a trip to the wall during the wait. The driver, Ruby, was waiting for us with a sign with our name on it (we were even a bit late going through the immigration process but this wasn't a problem) and she could communicate with us in English. The drive to the wall and back was safe and comfortable and while we were there Ruby helped us with tickets and provided us with warm jackets. I can definitely recommend booking transfer with the company!
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Jaycl7500ow
Mar 10, 2025
100% recommended - This business was very courteous and responsive to all of my questions. He was very honest and gave me all info before the tour. I loved my experience with him for booking. My driver is highly recommended. His basic English skill helped so much and he was so kind for telling me great information on attractions. I highly recommend this trustable business for your tour. 100%. Thank you!!
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Noémi
Mar 9, 2025
8 hour long, nice trip - We had a 13 hour long layover, so we could fit in this 8 hour long trip. We arrived at the Great wall first in the morning, and had a beautiful walk on the empty wall and a lot of fun with the toboggan down the hill. To the Forbidden City part we were in a bit of a rush because of the traffic, bit managed to fit in a quick tour. Our guide has been very nice all along, recommended!
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Allyssa_l
Mar 6, 2025
Fantastic Great Wall Experience - Mr. Gou was such a kind and friendly driver for my friend and I to go see the Great Wall during our layover in Beijing. We felt safe, had fun, and it was amazing not having to worry about a thing upon arrival.
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