Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

Mutianyu Great Wall - 1. Meeting Point & Pick-Up Time
The driver or tour guide (based on your chosen option) will arrive at your hotel 10 minutes before the scheduled departure to ensure a smooth and timely start to your tour.

2. Mutianyu Great Wall
   Upon Arrival:
   • Take a round-trip shuttle bus to the Great Wall entrance.
   • Access the Great Wall via round-trip cable car or chairlift with toboggan slide, or opt to hike up and down at your own pace. (Optional tickets for cable car, chairlift, and toboggan are available.)
   Great Wall Experience: Enjoy an unforgettable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. If your booking includes a guide, a professional guide will accompany you, providing insights into the Wall’s history and architecture.
   Mutianyu is famous for its well-preserved Ming Dynasty structure, featuring a sophisticated multi-layered defense system, watchtowers, and both inner and outer walls—an outstanding example of ancient Chinese military engineering and architectural achievement.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - 1. Drop-off location and time
Depending on the time spent visiting the Great Wall, different drop-off points at the Summer Palace (Xinjian Palace Gate or North Palace Gate) will be selected. The journey from the Great Wall to the Summer Palace is estimated to take 1 to 1.5 hours.

2. Upon arrival:
   The Summer Palace is a large natural landscape garden built on the foundation of Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, modeled after the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou and incorporating design techniques and artistic conceptions of Jiangnan gardens. It is the best-preserved imperial palace and garden, known as the Museum of Imperial Gardens. The recommended visiting time for the Summer Palace is 2 to 3 hours.
3. Return Journey
   After visiting the Summer Palace, return to the hotel by vehicle, concluding the tour. Alternatively, travel to any location within the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing, marking the end of the tour.

Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - 1. Meeting Point & Pick-Up Time
The tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or the designated subway station exit 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. Depending on your selected option, different transportation methods may be used.

2. Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
   Upon Arrival:
   Your professional guide will accompany you throughout the visit, providing engaging commentary and sharing the stories behind each major hall and structure.
   The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, served as the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Located along Beijing’s historic central axis, it is divided into two main sections: the Outer Court, used for ceremonial purposes, and the Inner Court, which served as the imperial residence.
   As one of the largest and best-preserved wooden architectural complexes in the world, the Forbidden City stands as a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and imperial history.

Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan) - 1. Location & Timing
After exiting the North Gate of the Forbidden City, take a short walk to the West Gate of Jingshan Park.

2. Jingshan Park
   Jingshan Park is the best vantage point for panoramic views of the entire Forbidden City and Beijing’s historic central axis.
   Once the imperial garden of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, the park offers both cultural significance and scenic beauty.
   The recommended visiting time is approximately 1 hour, allowing ample time to enjoy the views and explore the grounds.

Temple of Heaven - 1. Drop-Off Location & Transfer Time
Travel to the Temple of Heaven Park by private vehicle or taxi, with an estimated transfer time of approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.

2. Temple of Heaven Visit
   Upon Arrival:
   The Temple of Heaven was the sacred site where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties performed ceremonial rites to worship Heaven, pray for favorable weather, and seek abundant harvests.
   As the largest surviving ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China, the Temple of Heaven is enclosed by two concentric altar walls and divided into the Inner Altar and Outer Altar, reflecting traditional cosmological beliefs and imperial ritual design.
   The estimated visiting time is approximately 2 hours, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the park and its main landmarks.
3. Return Journey
   Finally, you may choose to stop at Hongqiao Market for shopping, or be transferred to any location within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road, marking the end of the tour.

• Some options offer free pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road；
• Bottled water will be provided on board；
• Some options offer professional English tour guide services；
• All entrance tickets included

• Meals

Explore Beijing’s premier attractions, including the Great Wall at Mutianyu, the Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, and the Temple of Heaven, with the convenience of private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide (depending on your selection).

Experience a leisurely pace with informative commentary and ample free time at each location. This tour emphasizes history, culture, and comfort, with no obligatory shopping stops and numerous photo opportunities.

• Visit four of Beijing’s top UNESCO World Heritage sites
• Gain deeper cultural understanding with an English-speaking guide
• Enjoy a well-balanced mix of guided tours and personal exploration

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