Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Summer Palace + China Art and Crafts Museum

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Pickup time: 8:30 am at your hotel lobby

Visit the expansive Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square, situated in the heart of Beijing. Admire the Tiananmen Gate adorned with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the national flag, the National Museum building, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Forbidden City - The Palace Museum - Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Forbidden City, and explore the 600-year-old Royal Palace. Accompanied by a professional guide, visit the rooms where 24 emperors resided. Learn about the lives of ancient emperors and the intriguing tales of the concubines. Explore lesser-known areas, such as the missing half room from the 9,999.5 rooms of the Forbidden City. Notably, you will have the opportunity to visit the Treasure Hall, a site often missed by regular tours.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - In the afternoon, explore the best-preserved imperial garden, the Summer Palace. Originally built in 1750, burned in 1860, and rebuilt in 1888, hear from your expert guide why the renowned Empress Dowager Cixi adored this place and invested a fortune in its reconstruction. Learn about her lavish lifestyle and the intriguing stories behind it. Admire her opera house, birthday celebration rooms, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake.

National Arts and Crafts Museum (Zhongguo Gongyi Meishuguan) - Enter the Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum to experience the allure of Chinese culture and art. Marvel at the exquisite art and craft pieces, including the four national treasure jadeite carvings, created between 1982 and 1989 under the organization of Premier Zhou Enlai. The precious materials and intricate designs are unparalleled. This comprehensive museum also showcases exquisite wood carvings, ivory carvings, Silk Road murals, and Chinese operas, totaling 1,298 pieces.

Mutianyu Great Wall (round trip cable car) + Temple of Heaven

Mutianyu Great Wall - Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby at 8:30 am, ready for the Great Wall tour. Skip the line to see the less crowded section of the wall — the Mutianyu Great Wall. It is one of the best-preserved sections, offering magnificent views and fewer crowds. Enjoy the opportunity to take a chairlift to the top and a toboggan slide down for a fun experience. In 1972, President Nixon visited this section during his first trip to China. Your guide will share detailed historical stories and accompany you on the climb.

Temple of Heaven - In the afternoon, visit the iconic Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the largest worship structure in the world, built by the Ming and Qing emperors. Stroll through the park and observe local retirees playing poker and chess, enjoying a peaceful moment.

• Professional English/ Spanish/ French speaking guide
• Air-conditioned car service
• All sights entrance tickets
• Lunch
• Mineral water
• Round trip cable car / chairlift up and toboggan down

• Gratuities ( Recommended )

Dedicate two entire days to explore Beijing’s UNESCO-listed attractions: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the National Arts and Crafts Museum. Enjoy a renowned Peking duck lunch, a must-try culinary experience in Beijing. With the guidance of a professional guide and driver, two delicious lunches, and entrance tickets to all attractions are included.

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