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    Beijing Small-Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

    5.0(3 reviews)
    By Discover Beijing ToursProduct code 11301P64
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    Duration

    9 hours

    Ticket type

    Mobile Only

    Languages

    English

    Confirmation

    Instant

    Pickup

    Pickup details available

    Meeting point

    Meeting point provided

    Time zone

    Asia/Shanghai

    Why Travelers Love This

    5.0 rating from 3 reviews9 hoursMobile ticketsPickup details available

    Overview

    Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall—Beijing’s three iconic landmarks—in one seamless, unforgettable day with this exclusive small-group tour, limited to just 10 guests for personalized attention from your informative, friendly guide! Admire Tiananmen Square’s grandeur, dive into the Forbidden City’s imperial history as your guide shares hidden stories and navigates crowds, then marvel at the scenic, well-preserved Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy convenient round-trip hotel transfers, all entrance fees, a delicious authentic local lunch—so you can soak in China’s rich heritage without stress, making the most of your time in Beijing.

    What's Included

    Included

    Other

    Professional guide

    Food and drink

    Bottled water

    Other

    Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th Ring Road of the Beijing City)

    Food and drink

    Lunch

    Other

    Transport by air-conditioned minivan

    Other

    Entrance Fee

    Not included

    Other

    Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

    Fees

    Gratuities

    Other

    Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    Please look for "Discover Beijing Tours" in front of Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall. You can reach here by taxi, here is the Chinese name for the museum, 请带我去北京城市规划馆前门东大街20号, you also can reach here by subway line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit E2, then walking 400 meters.

    End point

    Please look for "Discover Beijing Tours" in front of Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall. You can reach here by taxi, here is the Chinese name for the museum, 请带我去北京城市规划馆前门东大街20号, you also can reach here by subway line 2 at Qianmen Station, exit E2, then walking 400 meters.

    Pickup details

    Custom traveler pickup may be available
    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Dress code is smart casual Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

    Itinerary

    Standard9 hours
    1

    Stop 1

    30 minutesAdmission included

    Meet in front of Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall. Use the travel agency's fast pass to enter the Tian'anmen square, explore the most emblematic buildings, and learn all about them. Tiananmen is the biggest city center square in the world. You will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum),the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum and The Monument of the People's Heros.

    2

    Stop 2

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Pass through the south gate to the magnificent Forbidden City, a 250-acre (101-ha.) complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens that served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years.

    3

    Stop 3

    20 minutesAdmission included

    Stroll around the courtyards and halls of the Forbidden city with your tour guide, and learn the histories and stories about this massive palace. You will visit these buildings inside the Forbidden City. Hall of Great Harmony where the emperor handle states affairs. Hall of Central Harmony and Hall of Compete Harmony.

    4

    Stop 4

    20 minutesAdmission included

    Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.

    5

    Stop 5

    10 minutesAdmission included

    Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.

    6

    Stop 6

    2 hoursAdmission included

    Then hop on your minivan ,heading to the highlights of the day, the Great Wall at Mutianyu Section. After 1 hour drive your tour guide will take you to restaurant and have a delicious Chinese lunch. After lunch, drive 30 minutes to visit one of the seven wonders in the world - The Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Section. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration, with 23 original-style watchtowers.Once arrive, you will have free time to discover this amazing creature! You will get on the Wall either by chair lift up and toboggan down from at tower 6 or cable car round trip at tower 14.Then spend 1.5-2 hours at the Wall After a great day of essential Beijing tour, you will be transferred to Dongzhimen Subway Station

    Additional Info

    Stroller Accessible

    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Infants Must Sit On Laps

    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Infant Seats Available

    Specialized infant seats are available

    Physical Easy

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Other

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Other

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Other

    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Other

    Tiananmen Square is not only a top tourist attraction but also a venue for major political events. In the event of closure due to such activities, the square visit will be skipped. As admission to Tiananmen Square is free of charge, no refund will be issued for this arrangement.

    Other

    During peak travel seasons, the waiting time for security checks to enter Tiananmen Square can range from 1 to 3 hours. Given that our core itinerary focuses on the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, we will skip the square visit to avoid delays if long security queues are encountered. Since the square has no entrance fee, no refund applies for this adjustment.

    Other

    We require the passport name and number of every participant. The passport provided must be the one you carry on the tour day, as it is mandatory for booking tickets to scenic spots.

    Other

    Round-trip transfers are included for hotels located within Beijing's 3rd Ring Road. For guests staying outside this area, you may either make your own way to the designated meeting point or opt for a paid pick-up service arranged by our driver.

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Policy type

    Standard

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

    Refund eligibility

    100% refundable 1+ days before

    Refund eligibility

    0% refundable 0-1 days before

    Review Summary

    5.0

    3 reviews

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