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





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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
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
Professional guide
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th Ring Road of the Beijing City)
Lunch
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Entrance Fee
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
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
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 4
Then continue to check out the living quarters in the palace: Hall of Union, Hall Heavenly Purity, and Hall of Earthly Tranquillity.
Stop 5
10 minutesAdmission included
Stop 5
Your tour of the Forbidden city will end at the Imperial Garden, then you will exit the Forbidden city from the north Gate.
Stop 6
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 6
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
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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