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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Perfect for visitors short on time, this mini group tour covers the best spots of Beijing, the Tiananmen Square, Fobidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and Hutong in one day.
In the morning, skip the line and enter the Forbidden City with the tickets that has been booked beforehand. Then visit the Mutianyu Great Wall in the afternoon to avoid the heavy crowds. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide and travel in a comfortable vehicle. Hotel Pickup and drop-off are also included. A mini group with maximum 9 travelers offers a more intimate experience.
No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.
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Professional English speaking tour guide, Experienced driver & air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
Pick up and drop off to hotels within the fifth ring road of the Beijing city
Meals
Gratuities
Cable car fee at the Great Wall
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Free pick-up from hotels within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city.
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), Beijing, China In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven van will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. 30 minutes
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, Beijing, China Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD).
The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
Note: Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, this tour designer carefully choose the Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City if your travel date happens to meet Monday. Summer Palace is the largest and the best preserved royal garden in the world. It is a fantastic resort for travelers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures. 180 minutes
Mutianyu Great Wall, Beijing, China Then you will be taken to the Mutianyu section to experience at first hand the wonder of the Great Wall. Standing on the wall and looking at it stretching up and down into boundless distance is an exciting experience and will leave you a life-long memory. 180 minutes
Back Lakes (Hou Hai), Beijing, China Finally, your tour guide will escort you to the Houhai Lake Area and Yandaixiejie Hutong, which is a typical representative of old Beijing. Home to various specialty bars, cafes and restaurants, it is an ideal place to discover the unique charms of the old alleyways, enjoy the amazing scenery of the Houhai Lake, try the authentic local food and snacks, or just spend time there to experience the vibrant nightlife of Beijing. If you like, you can explore it leisurely by yourselves and return to the hotel by taxi.
If you are not interested in visiting the Hutong area, your guide will take you back to your hotel after dropping off the others there. Hope you have enjoyed this tour with us!
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NO shopping detours, no factory stores, no tea ceremony, no shopping site restaurant. Avoid wasting time at any shopping motive stop.
We offer free pick-up within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. If the location of your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to pay for extra mile transfers or get to an appointed meeting point. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.
Group Size: About 9 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 9 people but we will make proper arrangements.
Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, this tour designer carefully choose the morning visit to the Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square & the Forbidden City if your travel date happens to meet Monday.
The time schedule of the itinerary is for reference. It will be adjusted according to the traffic and real situations.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel.
This supplier also offers 2-day mini group tour and multi-day tours. Please search the supplier's name to check its tour list.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Séverine M
16 Oct 2021
The organisation was great and in 1 day I could enjoy both the Forbidden City and the great wall. I learnt so much from my guide, Kevin, passionate by history and Chinese culture. He answered all questions and customised the time based on my interest. If you do not have so much time, I do strongly recommend this package.
This tour in
Northern China
is organized by
Travel China Guide
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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