• Tianjin Railway Station - The driver will meet you in the lobby of your Tianjin hotel and transfer you to the Tianjin train station. Enjoy a remarkable 30-minute bullet train journey to Beijing.

• Beijing South Railway Station - Upon reaching Beijing South Railway Station, the tour guide will greet you at the Arrival Hall exit with a sign displaying your name. Then, proceed directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall.

• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - The first stop is Tiananmen Square, the largest city square in the world (440,000 sq.m.), where significant historical events took place—from the 1949 founding ceremony to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Look across the square to see the distant outline of the Forbidden City, offering a glimpse of the imperial grandeur to come.

• Meridian Gate (Wu Men) - Enter through the south gate into the stunning 250-acre Forbidden City complex.

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - After a guided walk through Tiananmen, explore the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the 720,000-sq.m. former residence of 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Roam through over 9,000 rooms, from the majestic Outer Court where emperors held ceremonies to the private Inner Court of royal life. The guide will explain the intricate feng shui, architectural symbolism, and stories of imperial intrigue hidden within its red walls.

• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - To make the most of your time at historical sites, enjoy a convenient buffet lunch at a restaurant on the way to Mutianyu Great Wall. The self-serve format allows for a quick meal with a variety of local and international dishes, catering to all tastes while keeping the schedule on track. The guide will ensure the lunch break is efficient, allowing you to continue with the afternoon’s activities.

• Mutianyu Great Wall - In the late afternoon, travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you can choose your ascent: a round-trip cable car or a ski lift to the wall’s 14th-century ramparts. As you walk along the 5,400m intact stretch (with 96% vegetation cover), the guide will share stories of Ming Dynasty military strategies, highlighting watchtowers and explaining how the wall protected China from invasions. Discover ancient beacon towers while learning their role in medieval communication, and let the guide capture candid photos of you against the mountain-hugging backdrop. When it’s time to descend, opt for the exciting toboggan slide—a scenic ride through the forested slopes, with your companion providing historical insights all the way down.

• Beijing South Railway Station - As evening approaches, the driver will take you back to Beijing South Railway Station for the high-speed train return to Tianjin. A Tianjin-based driver will meet you at the station, ensuring a smooth journey back to your hotel—leaving you with a day filled with UNESCO wonders, personalized memories, and stories from each historical stop.

• Bottled water provided for refreshment.
• Guidance from an English-speaking expert.
• Delicious lunch included.
• Exclusive private tour experience.
• Exciting cable car round trip or ski lift and toboggan adventure.
• Included Tianjin-Beijing train tickets.
• Comfortable transport in a private vehicle.
• All entrance fees covered.
• Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Tianjin City.

• Gratuities

Discover the UNESCO marvels of Beijing in just one day! Travel swiftly from Tianjin on a bullet train to visit the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you can take a cable car up and a toboggan down. Explore the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square with a private guide. This experience includes all entrance fees, a traditional Chinese lunch, round-trip rail tickets, and the flexibility to explore at your leisure—enjoy a relaxed and adventurous day!

• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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