• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Your tour guide will meet you in the hotel lobby in the morning, ready to embark on your exploration of Beijing. A comfortable, smoke-free vehicle with a skilled driver awaits to transport you.

The journey commences with a visit to Tian’anmen Square, renowned as the world’s largest public square. Delve into the surrounding attractions, offering ample opportunities to capture remarkable photographs.

Continuing northward, you’ll arrive at Tian’anmen Rostrum, where Mao’s monumental portrait stands watch—a sight captured in countless photographs across the globe.

• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - After Tian’anmen Square, you will walk to your next stop, The Forbidden City, known as the “Palace Museum” in modern China, is an iconic cultural landmark situated in the heart of Beijing. Built during the Ming Dynasty in the early 15th century, it served as the imperial palace for over 500 years, housing Chinese emperors and their households. Enclosed within imposing walls and encompassing nearly 180 acres, the Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world. Its majestic architecture, intricate artwork, and expansive courtyards reflect the grandeur and opulence of ancient Chinese dynasties. Today, it stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of China’s rich history and imperial legacy, attracting millions of visitors from around the globe to marvel at its splendor and explore its treasures.
• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Step back in time with our knowledgeable guide as you journey through the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Explore key landmarks within the Forbidden City, including the Hall of Great Harmony, the largest wooden structure in China, where emperors conducted official ceremonies. Continue your exploration to the Hall of Central Harmony . Marvel at the grandeur of the Hall of Preserving Harmony, historically used for banquets and imperial examinations.
• Palace of Heavenly Purity - Next, proceed to the Inner Court, the private residence of the Emperor and his family: Palace of Heavenly Purity, the Hall of Union, and Palace of Earthly Tranquility. Delve into captivating tales about the emperor, empresses, concubines, eunuchs, and their daily lives within the palace.
• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Conclude your Forbidden City tour with a visit to the Imperial Garden before departing through the north gate. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely lunch break before continuing to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall.
• Mutianyu Great Wall - It will be around 1.5-2 hours drive to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, which was originally built during the Northern Qi Dynasty and restored in the early Ming Dynasty, offers a tranquil experience. Supervised by Xu Da, a founding general of the Ming Dynasty, its reconstruction stretched from Shanhaiguan to Mutianyu. Upon arrival, admire the magnificent structure and surrounding hills, facing north towards Mongolia. Your guide will lead you to the wall via cable car or chair lift for convenience. Spend 1-2 hours exploring various beacon and watch towers, learning intriguing facts about this remarkable feat of engineering. Descend either by cable car or fun toboggan. Conclude your journey with a transfer back to your hotel( about 1.5-2 hours drive) in Beijing or the airport.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off (select hotels)
• Lunch included
• Entrance fee for travel sites
• Round trip cable car or chairlift up and toboggan down
• Private tour guide

• Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers are not included but appreciated
• Personal expenses