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Highlights: Mutianyu Great Wall | Dingling Tomb (Ming Tombs) | Tian’anmen Square | Forbidden City | Summer Palace
- Country: China
2 Days Beijing Forbidden City and Great Wall
Tour highlights: Tiananmen Square | Forbidden City | Rickshaw Hutong Ride | Temple of Heaven | Mutianyu Great Wall
English‑speaking local guide
Small Groups or Private Tours
Price of tour: $459*
* (Price can be 10% lower or higher depending on the season.)
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2 Days Beijing Forbidden City and Great Wall
Tour summary
Make the most of Beijing in just 2 days with this all-inclusive private tour covering both imperial landmarks and the iconic Great Wall.
Marvel at the vast Tiananmen Square, delve into history at the Forbidden City, stroll the Temple of Heaven’s serene gardens, and wander the lush grounds of the Summer Palace.
Enjoy a scenic hike on the best-preserved section of the Great Wall at Mutianyu, known for its beautiful views and fewer crowds. Your package includes an experienced English-speaking guide, private transportation, entrance tickets, and airport or hotel pickup and drop-off—perfect for first-time visitors wanting to experience Beijing’s must-see highlights with total convenience.
Tour Itinerary
Tour Table of Contents
Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Rickshaw Hutong Ride, Temple of Heaven
In the morning, our guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. We’ll start by visiting Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares. Tiananmen Square is full of historical significance and is surrounded by impressive communist architecture.
Next, we’ll proceed to the Forbidden City, an imperial palace complex that served as the home of Chinese emperors for centuries. You will be impressed by its architecture, stunning courtyards, and unique artifacts.
After lunch we will explore the narrow alleyways, known as hutongs, as we take a rickshaw ride through the historic residential area. Visit a local family’s courtyard home, gaining insights into their daily life and traditions. We then will continue to visit the Temple of Heaven, an iconic religious site where emperors once held ceremonies to pray for good harvests and spiritual blessings.
When today’s tour finishes, you can treat yourself with a flavourful Beijing duck dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 2: Mutianyu Great Wall(B)
Today you will wake up in Beijing. After a nice breakfast, we’ll start our exciting trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall of China. The drive is approximately 70 kilometers, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Once arrived, you will have plenty of time to hike and explore this amazing architectural wonder.
In the afternoon, we’ll make our way back to Beijing where we will visi the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium, the main venue of the 2008 Beijing Olympics from afar. At night, you can stroll through the enchanting Houhai Lake area by yourself, known for its picturesque scenery and vibrant nightlife.
Included in the price
- Transportation throughout the duration of the tour
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Entrance fees as per the itinerary
- Water provided on the bus
- One night accommodation in 4-star local hotels or comparable
- Daily breakfast
- Basic travel insurance
Excluded from the price
- Additional meals except for breakfast
- Personal expenses and gratuities for guides and drivers
- International and domestic flights
- Single supplement fee
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10 years experience in organizing expat tours in China.
Jessie first worked as travel consultant for many years, her excellent organizing skills and great travel route planning have won the trust of many customers. In 2018 she founded experiencetibet.org, an agency offering tours in Tibet autonomous region and other Tibetan areas in China such as Gansu, Yunnan and Sichuan. In 2020 she started yellowbirdtour.com, with destinations all over China.
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Penny has rich experience in organizing foreigners tours to many places in China, such as Tibet, Gansu, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie. She is very responsive, always quick and patient. Customers like her, they always come back for more tours, and also recommend many of their friends to join.
Dawei | Tour guide / operator
Dawei is a Tibetan Buddhist, and comes from the most north edge of the Tibetan plateau in Qinghai province, Western China. He has travelled as a tour leader to many South Asian countries such as India, Bhutan and also nearly the entire country of China. He focuse especially on guiding in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Ningxia provinces and Tibetan regions. The activities of these various tour groups have included adopting family, horse racing, hiking, bird watching, cycling, camping, overseas students, cultural and religious sightseeing.
Andrew | Touir guide / operator
Andrew was born and grew up in a small village of Zhangjiajie, Hunan. From 2009-2012 he works for royal Caribbean International cruise as an onboard guest services officer. After that, he dedicates his life/time to guiding and operating tours in Zhangjiajie and around. As a native person, he knows all the corner of the scenic area, such as good restaurants, souvenir shops and cultures. He is very experienced and super flexible, he knows how to avoid the crowds and take advantage of the weather and offer the best travel experience to customers, all you need to do is just relax and enjoy!
