- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven van will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings 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 - Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao’s portrait on it; you come to this morning’s highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD).
The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
Note: Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, this tour designer carefully choose the Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City if your travel date happens to meet Monday. Summer Palace is the largest and the best preserved royal garden in the world. It is a fantastic resort for travelers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures.
- The Great Wall at Badaling - Then you will be taken to the Badaling section to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory.
- Niaochao National Stadium - On the way back to downtown, drive by the national stadium, also known as the bird’s nest, which is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. You’ll have a short stop here to appreciate its exterior appearance and take some photos.
- Nanluoguxiang - Then drive by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong, which is the typical representative of real life in Beijing with various local food stalls, souvenir shops, cafes and pubs. If you are interested, you can explore it at your own pace and return to the hotel by yourself. Your guide will be glad to offer you suggestions on how to get back to your hotel.
If you prefer not to tour the Hutong area, your guide will escort you back to the hotel after dropping the others off there.
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Free use of umbrellas
- Unlimited complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned minivan with chauffeur
- Pick up and drop off within the 3rd ring road of Beijing
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Cable car fee at the Great Wall
Ideal for guests with limited time, this concise group excursion showcases the top two attractions of Beijing, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, all within a single day. In the morning, bypass the queues and gain entry to the Forbidden City using pre-arranged tickets. Later, head to the Great Wall during the afternoon to experience it with fewer people. Enjoy the company of an educated guide and the comfort of a cozy vehicle for transportation. Inclusive in the package are hotel pickup and return services. The small group size, no more than six participants, ensures a more personal adventure.
This tour guarantees a pure exploration opportunity with no interruptions for shopping stops, factory visits, tea ceremonies, or meals at shopping site eateries, saving you at least two extra hours for genuine tour enjoyment. The focus is placed on maximizing guest satisfaction and site immersion, not on earning shopping commissions.
- Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out in minutes. Kindly advise you to book the tour at least 10 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
- Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, this tour designer carefully choose the morning visit to the Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City if your travel date happens to meet Monday.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing City. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel
- This supplier also offers 2-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.
