Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Beijing - In the morning, a professional guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, and a comfortable, spacious chauffeur-driven minivan will take you to Tiananmen Square.

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Explore the world’s largest city square and capture photos of the stunning landmark buildings. Tip: To enter the square quickly, especially during holidays, it’s recommended to leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to use the no-bag passage, avoiding long security check lines.

The grand Forbidden City boasts 9,999 rooms! Which are the most significant and intriguing areas? An experienced itinerary designer has 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.

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) - Exterior view

Monument of the People’s Heroes - Exterior view

Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) - Exterior view

National Museum Of China - Exterior view

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Enter through the Gate of Heavenly Peace to reach the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. Visit the most important palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, with detailed explanations and expert photography tips. Note: If your visit is on a Monday when the Forbidden City is closed, the royal resort Summer Palace will be visited instead.

Meridian Gate (Wu Men) - Visit

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors conducted state ceremonies.

Palace of Heavenly Purity - Visit the three main halls of the Inner Court - the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for managing daily affairs.

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Visit the entertainment area for the emperor and the imperial harem.

Mutianyu Great Wall - After a 1.5-hour drive, arrive at Mutianyu, the best-preserved and most popular section in Beijing. Enjoy a hike and take beautiful photos in the less-crowded afternoon for at least 2.5 hours.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - At the end of the day, stop at the Hutong alleys area with the scenic Houhai Lake surrounded by unique bars, cafes, and restaurants, and the charming alleyways of old Beijing. You can explore freely and return to your hotel on your own, or the guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel.

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

Temple of Heaven - In the morning, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel on time and take you to the Temple of Heaven, where emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvests in ancient times. Note: If your visit is on a Monday when the main sights of the Temple of Heaven are closed, Beihai Park will be arranged instead.

Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest - A large circular palace with a roof covered in three layers of blue glazed tiles where emperors held sacrificial ceremonies.

Hutong Tour - Continue your tour to the Beijing Hutong area, where you can take a rickshaw through the old alleys and peek into the traditional courtyards to see how the old Beijingers lived.

Lama Temple (Yonghegong) - Follow your guide to visit the beautiful old Lama Temple, known as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present-day China.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - The final stop is the Summer Palace, known as the ‘museum of ancient royal gardens’. Centered around Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, it is a wonderful imperial resort to admire the serene landscapes and magnificent architecture.

In the end, your guide and driver will return you to your hotel.

Note: A private tour will be provided exclusively for groups of 9 or more.

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off within Beijing’s third ring road
• Unlimited complimentary bottled water
• Air-conditioned minivan with chauffeur
• Professional English-speaking guide

• Meals and accommodation
• Gratuities
• Cable car fee at the Great Wall
• Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair

On the first day, explore the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square. On the second day, visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple, and enjoy a rickshaw ride through the historic Hutongs. Additionally, spend the first evening at the lively Nanluoguxiang Hutong.

This 2-day mini group tour, accommodating around 12 guests, offers a more personalized experience. Skip the ticket lines at all attractions. There are no shopping detours, factory visits, tea ceremonies, or shopping site restaurants, saving at least two hours for pure sightseeing. This allows for more time at the attractions. The tour is designed to prioritize guests’ interests over shopping commissions.

• Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour at least 8 days before. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
• We guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops in our tours. Sharpen your vigilance to avoid those tours with tourist traps including jade factory or tea ceremony that waste your sightseeing time.
• We offer free pick-up within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please get ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
• Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. And make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you will be refused entry by the scenic areas.
• Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we will make proper arrangements.
• Departures are guaranteed with three persons.

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