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Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Day Private Tour
Product code 5545686P3
From
From USD 26.99
Dates
Oct 5, 2025 to Jan 15, 2026
Start times
7:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
Travelers
Child ages 0-17, Adult ages 18-80
Options
Just Wall round-trip cable car, Ticket Booking for 2D Trip, 2D Private Car & 2D Guide, 1D Private Car & 1D Guide, 2D Private Car & 1D Guide, 1D Private Car & 2D Guide
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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 26.99
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Day Private Tour





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Duration
48 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Discover Beijing’s top highlights—including the Great Wall (Mutianyu), Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven—with private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide(depend on your option). Enjoy a relaxed pace with guided commentary and free time at each site. This tour focuses on history, culture, and comfort, with no forced shopping stops and plenty of opportunities for photos. -Covers four of Beijing’s top UNESCO sites -English-speaking guide for deeper cultural insight -Balanced mix of guided touring and free exploration
Overview
Discover Beijing’s top highlights—including the Great Wall (Mutianyu), Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Temple of Heaven—with private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an English-speaking guide(depend on your option). Enjoy a relaxed pace with guided commentary and free time at each site. This tour focuses on history, culture, and comfort, with no forced shopping stops and plenty of opportunities for photos. -Covers four of Beijing’s top UNESCO sites -English-speaking guide for deeper cultural insight -Balanced mix of guided touring and free exploration
What's Included
Included
Some options offer free pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road;
Bottled water will be provided on board;
Some options offer professional English tour guide services;
All entrance tickets included
Not included
Meals
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
1. Take Beijing Metro Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (亮马桥站) 2. Use Exit D to leave the station 3. As you exit: - You'll see Kunlun Hotel immediately on your right side - (It's directly facing the subway exit) 4. Wait by the main road in front of Kunlun Hotel. (not the subway exit)
End point
1. Take Beijing Metro Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (亮马桥站) 2. Use Exit D to leave the station 3. As you exit: - You'll see Kunlun Hotel immediately on your right side - (It's directly facing the subway exit) 4. Wait by the main road in front of Kunlun Hotel. (not the subway exit)
Pickup details
Itinerary
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
4 hoursAdmission included
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
1. Meeting Point & Pick-Up Time Your driver or tour guide (depending on your selected option) will meet you at your hotel 10 minutes before the scheduled departure time to ensure a smooth and punctual start to your tour. 2. Mutianyu Great Wall Upon Arrival: •Take a round-trip shuttle bus to the Great Wall entrance. •Access the Great Wall by round-trip cable car or chairlift with toboggan slide, or choose to hike up and down at your own pace.(Optional cable car, chairlift, and toboggan tickets available.) Great Wall Experience:Enjoy a memorable visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. If your booking includes a guide, you will be accompanied by a professional guide who will share insights into the Wall’s history and architecture. Mutianyu is renowned for its well-preserved Ming Dynasty structure, featuring a sophisticated multi-layered defense system, watchtowers, and both inner and outer walls—an outstanding example of ancient Chinese military engineering and architectural achievement.
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
4 hoursAdmission included
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
1. Drop-off location and time Based on the time you spend visiting the Great Wall, we will choose different drop-off points at the Summer Palace (Xinjian Palace Gate or North Palace Gate). It is estimated that the journey from the Great Wall to the Summer Palace will take 1 to 1.5 hours. 2. Upon arrival: The Summer Palace is a large natural landscape garden built on the foundation of Kunming Lake and Wanshou Mountain, taking the scenery of West Lake in Hangzhou as a model and drawing on some design techniques and artistic conceptions of Jiangnan gardens. It is also the best-preserved imperial palace and garden and is known as the Museum of imperial gardens. The overall visiting time of the Summer Palace is preferably 2 to 3 hours. 3. Return Journey After visiting the Summer Palace, take a vehicle back to the hotel and the tour ends. You can also take a vehicle to any location within the Fourth Ring Road in Beijing and then the tour ends.
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
4 hoursAdmission included
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
1. Meeting Point & Pick-Up Time Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel lobby or the designated subway station exit 10 minutes before the scheduled meeting time. Depending on your selected option, different transportation methods may be used. 2. Forbidden City (Palace Museum) Upon Arrival: Your professional guide will accompany you throughout the visit, providing engaging commentary and sharing the stories behind each major hall and structure. The Forbidden City, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, served as the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Located along Beijing’s historic central axis, it is divided into two main sections: the Outer Court, used for ceremonial purposes, and the Inner Court, which served as the imperial residence. As one of the largest and best-preserved wooden architectural complexes in the world, the Forbidden City stands as a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and imperial history.
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
1 hourAdmission included
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
1. Location & Timing After exiting the North Gate of the Forbidden City, take a short walk to the West Gate of Jingshan Park. 2. Jingshan Park Jingshan Park is the best vantage point for panoramic views of the entire Forbidden City and Beijing’s historic central axis. Once the imperial garden of the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties, the park offers both cultural significance and scenic beauty. The recommended visiting time is approximately 1 hour, allowing ample time to enjoy the views and explore the grounds.
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
25 hoursAdmission included
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven
1. Drop-Off Location & Transfer Time Travel to the Temple of Heaven Park by private vehicle or taxi, with an estimated transfer time of approximately 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. 2. Temple of Heaven Visit Upon Arrival: The Temple of Heaven was the sacred site where emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties performed ceremonial rites to worship Heaven, pray for favorable weather, and seek abundant harvests. As the largest surviving ancient sacrificial architectural complex in China, the Temple of Heaven is enclosed by two concentric altar walls and divided into the Inner Altar and Outer Altar, reflecting traditional cosmological beliefs and imperial ritual design. The estimated visiting time is approximately 2 hours, allowing for a comprehensive exploration of the park and its main landmarks. 3. Return Journey Last, you may choose to stop at Hongqiao Market for shopping, or be transferred to any location within Beijing’s Fourth Ring Road, marking the end of the tour.
Additional Info
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
1 reviews
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