2-Day Private Tour: Beijing Highlights
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Experience the best of Beijing in just 2 days with a private tour. Visit iconic landmarks like the Great Wall, Forbidden City, and more. Hassle-free and personalized.

Duration: 2 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

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.

What's Included
  • 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)
What's Not Included
  • 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
Additional Information

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Travisht5550ex
Jun 3, 2024
Simply the best - This review is long overdue. We’re still talking about what a great time we had with Sunflower. She is probably the best tour guide we’ve had in 20+ trips around the world. Just an amazing personality with a high level of organization. A rare combination!
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Sebamyne
Oct 15, 2023
A great private tour in Beijing! - We traveled to China for the first time in September 2023 and Beijing was the first city we visited. Before the trip, we got into contact with Sunflower because a friend had recommended her. We told her what we wanted to see and she proposed a bespoke two-day schedule (plus one day with private driver service to the Great Wall at Jinshanling). The tour was great. It was really well organised, we were picked up at our hotel each day and the transfers between the indivudual locations by private cars (Uber equivalent) was included. Entrance fees to the sights and lunch were also included, and the restaurants were really nice (we had asked for local cuisine, and were taken to a noodles restaurant and a dumpling restaurant). Miss Lina, our tour guide, was very nice and did a really good job. She steered us toward the interesting places at every site, offered explanations and additional information and also answered all our questions on Beijing and China. Plus, she is just a great person to be around! Sunflower met us in the evening after the first day of our tour at the hotel lobby, and made it clear that we could also ask her for any advice via WeChat or email. She also gave us some further restaurant recommendations, which were very good as well. When we spent some more days in Beijing at the end of our trip, we met up with her again to hang out at the 598 Art District, and had a great time with her. All in all, it was the best decision to book the private tour with Sunflower, and we would recommend it to anyone visiting Beijing.
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Anna
Mar 21, 2023
Overall, I had an amazing time on the tour with Miss Maggie, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kn - I had the pleasure of being guided by Miss Maggie during my recent trip to Beijing and I must say she was an absolute delight! Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the history and culture of the city were infectious, and she made every moment of the tour a fun and educational experience. Miss Maggie took me to the Temple of Heaven, and it was an incredible sight to behold. She not only explained the historical significance of the temple but also made sure to highlight the unique architectural features of the complex. I truly appreciated her attention to detail and the way she brought the temple to life with her vivid descriptions.
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Simonicky
Mar 7, 2020
Sunflower's tour was the highlight of our holiday in Asia - Sunflower's two day tour of Beijing and the Great Wall was the highlight of our three week holiday in Asia. Nothing is too much trouble for her - she works incredibly hard - and she made our stay memorable and fun. For newcomers to China (which we were), she provided a wonderful introduction and insight, and we had an excellent time. We enjoyed all the restaurants, shows and visitor attractions which she organised. She is good company and a real pleasure to be with. We would have no hesitation in using her again, and in warmly recommending her to anyone else contemplating a visit to China.
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Samsiebabes
Feb 20, 2020
Wonderful two days exploring Beijing - We had a short amount of time in Beijing and were keen to see all the sites. I contacted Sunflower about spending two days showing us around Beijing and the great wall. Sunflower patiently answered my many queries before hand. We agreed an itinerary and I then paid her using paypal. Sunflower reconfirmed approximately a week before. The price was very reasonable. The entrance to the sights, lunch (you also pay for Sunflower) and transport other than where you have a car for the day is not included in the price but Sunflower gave me a guide as to how much this would cost so I could budget/bring appropriate cash. Day 1: Sunflower met us at the airport at 7:30am with a private driver. We then visited the Great Wall of China which was amazing. We caught the cable car up, walked along and took the slide down which was fun. We had a Subway in the car for lunch on the way to the Forbidden palace. We then went to see Tiananmen square before Sunflower dropped us back at our hotel. Day 2: Sunflower met us in the Lobby of our hotel at 9:00. We went to the Temple of Heaven in the morning to see the park and the temple. We then had a Chinese lunch before going to the Summer Palace which was beautiful. After this we headed back to the Hutongs to wander around both old and new sections. By the end of the two days Sunflower felt like an old friend. Overall Sunflower is very knowledgeable and friendly. She tries to make the trip as perfect as possible. She took tons of photo's of us, listened to our preferences and tailored the tour to suit us. She pointed our the best clean and western bathrooms (very valuable!). She also gave us recommendations of places to visit/restaurants to go to on our own once our tour ended. I would highly recommend her tours to anyone and if I return to Beijing I will be using Sunflower Tours again.
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Vwconvdc1195
Feb 12, 2020
Sunflower Tours- Amazing Guide and Service with Sunflower (Lei) and David!! - Wow, what amazing service and what a wonderful experience! I had a great time in Beijing! It was really all due to the great guidance of Sunflower Tours. Not counting their airport pick up and drop off, I was planning on spending 2 full days on the ground in Beijing and wanted to see specific landmarks. As a solo female traveler, I took a hard look at the top rated tours on Trip advisor, reading them carefully to make sure I was going to feel safe, taken care and see the places I was really interested in seeing. Sunflower took in all my requirements and within 12 hours (remember the time difference), had a very competitive quote with location information for pick up. From the beginning email contact to the “above and beyond” last minute customer service due to a missed return flight (no fault of the driver’s), I am so thrilled to have chosen Sunflower Tours. The scheduled airport pick-up went smoothly and I was greeted at the airport as promised and dropped to my hotel. The following day I had an amazing full day tour with Sunflower herself. We went to the Temple of Heaven and viewed the morning exercisers, Tiananmen Square and walked through to the Forbidden City. We had a late lunch and then finished with a walk through the traditional hutong neighborhoods. It was a great mix of walking, subway and driving to look at some of the most amazing sights Beijing had to offer. On top of this, we enjoyed two wonderful meals, one of which gave me my later taste for dumplings and the dinner was the best hotpot I ever had! Better than that I made a new friend in Beijing! The second day, I toured the Great Wall (Mutianyu) and the Summer Palace. The drive was about an hour and half out of Beijing to the Great Wall and we were driven by a professional driver who waited for us at each stop during the entire day. During the drive, David (my fabulous guide day 2) gave me a lot of background on China which taught me a lot about Chinese history, customs and the various regions of the country. We discussed everything from the various empires and rulers of China to the great growth over the last 20 years that Beijing has experienced and how the city has expanded exponentially. Arriving at the Great Wall, we didn’t have to take the shuttle bus with David’s VIP pass and instead walked up the hill directly accessing the gondola to be able to summit to the first watch tower. I was able to enjoy as much time as I wanted at the Great Wall and walked from Tower 14 to Tower 21. I think I spent about 2 ½ hours or so on the Wall. Except for the last steep summit, David escorted me the entire way discussing various subjects about our respective countries. As always he was happy to take any and all pictures. After the Great Wall, with my newfound love for dumplings (the ones Sunflower introduced me to the day before), David was in contact with Sunflower to adjust the lunch meal to suit my request for a dumpling spot on the way to the Summer Palace. I might add, all the dumplings I’ve had, far surpass most Chinese-Americanized restaurants in the United States. Our last stop was to the Summer Palace. As always, being with David who is a friendly and experienced guide, he could give me all the history of the Palace which was so much better than being in a large group listening to someone shout things out or not having someone like him who was always happy to answer all my questions. I would highly and without question recommend Sunflower Tours to anyone coming to Beijing or of any of the other cities they service. The tours I had were in conducted in excellent English and I would book them again in an instant!
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Debway30
Jan 17, 2020
Great Two Days Beijing - We visited Beijing on a two day stopover while on a cruise. Sunflower arranged the transfer and train travel to get us into the city ( the cruise terminal is quite a distance from the city ). Sunflower then met us at the station with her sunflower and the happiest welcome The next two days were just great visiting all the major places we wanted to see, along with great information about each site. Sunflower took us to some great food spots so we could experience the local foods, she even surprised us with a local pancake to try when she picked us up on the morning of the 2nd day. We highly recommend Sunflower and her tour company.
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Robin1827
Jan 17, 2020
A Perfect Experience! - Sunflower was true to her name and was a bright and energetic tour guide. She was so knowledgeable about all of the beautiful historic sites, and she took care of every detail so that we had no worries. And our whole family enjoyed spending time with her, as her smile and positive attitude is infectious! It was truly a memorable experience. I referred her company to a friend recently (who also had a great experience), and we would use her service again in a heartbeat!
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Pparaison
Jan 16, 2020
2 Day Private Beijing - I can't say enough about Sunflower Tours. Lei Li provided a private tour for me on my first day because my husband was there on a business trip. She was on time, paid attention to detail and explained the history and culture of the sites we visited...the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace. On the second day, my husband was able to join us for a portion of the tour before returning to work. We visited the Great Wall as well as the Forbidden City. I am so pleased that Sunflower was my tour guide she was the absolute best. Thank you Lei Li for making my Beijing visit so special!!!
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Uchenduo2024
Jul 14, 2024
2-Day Beijing Highlights - A great experience of the city overall. Maggie was not just great at helping me understand the people, history and culture of the country, she was a nice person to be around and full of energy. I had a great time seeing the sights and would highly recommend the tour!
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