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Beijing 4-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Hutong
Product code 5533P104
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From USD 700
Dates
Available from Apr 22, 2023
Travelers
Adult ages 6-85
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Beijing 4-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Hutong
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Duration
96 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
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Beijing 4-Day Private Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Hutong





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Duration
96 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Step through the ancient gates of a city that served as China's imperial seat for six centuries. This private 4-day Beijing experience connects the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and a hutong food crawl into one seamless itinerary built around your pace. Your driver meets you at Beijing Airport and transfers you to your hotel. A certified English-speaking guide leads you through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace — all with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets. Day three heads to Mutianyu Great Wall early to avoid crowds, with panoramic mountain views from original watchtowers. That evening, a food specialist walks you through hutong alleyways to sample cumin lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles, and six more tastings from family stalls. Private vehicle and driver for all four days — no group bus, no strangers. Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and groups up to 15.
Overview
Step through the ancient gates of a city that served as China's imperial seat for six centuries. This private 4-day Beijing experience connects the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and a hutong food crawl into one seamless itinerary built around your pace. Your driver meets you at Beijing Airport and transfers you to your hotel. A certified English-speaking guide leads you through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace — all with pre-booked skip-the-line tickets. Day three heads to Mutianyu Great Wall early to avoid crowds, with panoramic mountain views from original watchtowers. That evening, a food specialist walks you through hutong alleyways to sample cumin lamb skewers, hand-pulled noodles, and six more tastings from family stalls. Private vehicle and driver for all four days — no group bus, no strangers. Ideal for first-time visitors, couples, families, and groups up to 15.
What's Included
Included
Hutong food walking tour with 6-8 authentic tastings
Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver for all 4 days
Entrance fee of Forbidden City Museum
Entrance fee of Summer Palace
Entrance fee of Temple of Heaven
Entrance fee of Mutianyu Great Wall
Lunch
Dinner
Round-trip private airport transfers between PEK and your hotel
Certified English-speaking guide for Days 2 and Days 3
Not included
Gratuities to the tour guide and driver (recommended)
Hotel accommodation
Great Wall cable car or toboggan ride (approx CNY 120/person)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Arrival in Beijing – Airport Transfer to Hotel
1 hour
Arrival in Beijing – Airport Transfer to Hotel
Your private driver meets you at the arrivals hall of Beijing Capital International Airport, holding a sign with your name. Sit back and relax during the comfortable transfer to your centrally located Beijing hotel. Your driver assists with luggage and provides a welcome packet with tips for your upcoming 4-day adventure.
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
1 hour
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Your private guide and driver collect you from your hotel at 8:00 AM. Begin your full-day exploration at Tiananmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Walk across this historic landmark while your guide shares stories of the events that shaped modern China.
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
3 hoursAdmission included
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
Walk through the Meridian Gate into the Forbidden City, the world's largest imperial palace complex with 980 surviving buildings. Your guide leads you through the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the Imperial Garden, and hidden courtyards that most visitors miss, bringing 600 years of Ming and Qing dynasty history to life.
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
2 hoursAdmission included
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
After a local lunch, continue to the Temple of Heaven, where Ming and Qing emperors performed annual prayer ceremonies for good harvests. Marvel at the iconic Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests and explore the Echo Wall and Circular Mound Altar while your guide explains the ancient rituals and architectural symbolism.
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
2 hoursAdmission included
Imperial Beijing – Tiananmen, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven & Summer Palace
End your full day at the Summer Palace, the largest and best-preserved imperial garden in China. Stroll along the Long Corridor with its 14,000 painted scenes, visit the marble Seventeen-Arch Bridge, and enjoy views over Kunming Lake before your driver returns you to your hotel.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Food Night Tour
5 hoursAdmission included
Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Food Night Tour
Depart early for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, one of the best-preserved and least crowded stretches. Hike along watchtowers dating back to the 6th century with stunning mountain views on both sides. Optional cable car and toboggan rides are available at your own expense. after the visit of Great Wall, returning to Beijing.
Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Food Night Tour
3 hoursAdmission included
Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Food Night Tour
As evening falls, meet your local foodie guide for a walking tour through Beijing's atmospheric hutong alleyways. Sample authentic street food including Peking duck wraps, jianbing crepes, lamb skewers, and local craft beer at hidden neighborhood spots. Your guide shares stories of hutong culture and daily life in old Beijing while you eat your way through this living heritage district.
Departure – Hotel to Airport Transfer
1 hour
Departure – Hotel to Airport Transfer
Your private driver collects you from your hotel lobby and transfers you to Beijing Capital International Airport in time for your departure flight. Relax knowing every detail of your 4-day Beijing experience has been taken care of from arrival to departure.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Other
Please be advised that the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. Summer Palace or Nanluguxiang Hutong or Lama temple will be substituted instead.
Other
Passport name, passport number is required at time of booking for all participants, we need that to book the Forbidden City ticket beforehand
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Policy type
Custom
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 3+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-3 days before
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