Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Back Lakes, Hutong and Temple of Heaven

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Important: This tour must be booked 8 days in advance. Otherwise, Forbidden City tickets will not be available. Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby. Head to the world’s largest city plaza, Tiananmen Square, and learn about the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) and admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People’s Heroes, and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian’an Men).

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Visit the 600-year-old Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, the largest Imperial Palace in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. It served as the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Enjoy the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum, The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie “The Last Emperor” before you head to Beijing. You will spend several hours here, listening to countless old stories from your tour guide and getting to know the Palace at your own pace. However, obtaining Forbidden City tickets is very challenging. If tickets cannot be secured, the tour will be canceled, and you will receive a full refund.

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - The largest hall within the Forbidden City, featuring stunning wooden architecture. Take a glimpse at the emperor’s throne, the royal political place where 24 emperors gave their presentations to officials in Chinese history.

Palace of Heavenly Purity - The Palace of Heavenly Purity was the Empress’s sleeping chamber during the Ming Dynasty and later became a wedding palace for emperors and a prayer hall.

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Savor a delightful lunch in the imperial restaurant in the Forbidden City. Visit the Imperial Garden, which features blooming peonies, pine trees, pagodas, and natural limestone sculptures in the spring.

Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - Enjoy an authentic lunch at the Hutong, where local Beijingers live. The Hutong dates back to the Yuan Dynasty with over 700 years of history. Stroll along the Back Lakes (Houhai), Hou Lake, Yandai Xie Street, Yinding Bridge, Beigongfang Hutong, and Shichahai Scenic Resort to experience local life, culture, and history. It is the true gem of Beijing.

Yandai Xie Street - Stroll through Yandai Xie Street, Beijing’s oldest commercial street, lined with traditional-style stone buildings that house charming souvenir and handicraft shops.

Temple of Heaven - Visit the Temple of Heaven in the afternoon. Enjoy the stunning Hall of Prayer for Good Harvest and Imperial Vault of Heaven. With its stunning blue architecture, the Hall of Praying for the God of Heaven was where emperors prayed for blessings for their families and people. You will also see many local Beijingers playing cards, exercising, practicing Tai Chi, doing yoga, dancing, and performing gymnastics. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel.

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace

Mutianyu Great Wall - Your friendly private tour guide will meet you in your hotel lobby and transfer you to the Mutianyu Great Wall. This section of the wall is one of the best-preserved and top-rated sites in Beijing, surrounded by lush vegetation. It is the most beloved section of the Great Wall in China for families and hikers, offering breathtaking views of mountains, orchards, and villages. You will spend about 2 hours leisurely wandering and hiking on the Great Wall, listening to innumerable stories from your private guide. Enjoy a roundtrip cable car ride at the Great Wall, an unforgettable experience perfect for both adults and kids.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - Savor a delightful lunch before continuing your tour to the most beautiful imperial garden in Beijing, the Summer Palace, in the afternoon. The Summer Palace served as a summer resort for the Imperial Family. Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, Empress Dowager Cixi, also known as the Dragon Lady. Stroll along Kunming Lake and the Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and the Tower of Buddhist Incense. If the boat is running, enjoy a lovely dragon boat ride to the southern island.

Hall of Benevolence and Longevity - Learn about the story of the second-to-last emperor, Guanxu, and visit the opera house of the Summer Palace.

Long Corridor at the Summer Palace - Admire the longest corridor in the world, featuring beautiful art along Kunming Lake.

Qingyan Stone Boat - This used to be the teahouse of the royal family and represents the stability of the Qing Dynasty. At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your hotel.

• Entrance Fees
• City Taxi fare within 4th Ring Road
• Tour with Ticket (Please choose upon booking)
• Private Tour
• Roundtrip Cable Car
• Private Driver and Car service to the Mutianyu Great Wall
• All Inclusive Tour (Please choose upon booking)

• City Taxi fare Outside of 4th Ring Road in Day 1 at your own expenses
• Gratuities (Recommended)
• NO Lunch ( If the option is not selected)
• Any other expenses that not listed as included

Experience the main sights of Beijing without the stress of organizing with this 2-day exclusive tour. See Beijing’s top six attractions, including The Great Wall of China, Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace. Walk through the historic Hutong alleyway. Explore Beijing’s key attractions with ease. Upgrade to an inclusive package with a private driver to the Great Wall, city taxi fare, entrance fees, and lunch included.

1: 2 Day private exploration of Ancient Beijing
2: Benefit from the undivided attention of your personal guide
3: Tick off Four UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Mutianyu Great Wall
4: Relax with the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off

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