All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall
Description
Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience! - World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch - Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down (at your choice) - We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route
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Itinerary
In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers. Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center. Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards. Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
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Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace. Through its 500 years as the power center from 1420 to 1911 AD, 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing Dynasties successively ruled here, witnessing the rise, peak, and fatal fall of the empire. Navigating its legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, but our expert-led, fast-track route ensures you smoothly experience the absolute highlights without missing a beat. Note: For Monday departures when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll pivot to explore the Summer Palace, the emperor’s lakeside retreat.
This was not an execution site as rumored, but the stage for imperial ceremonies, much like the White House lawn. Here, the emperor issued decrees and welcomed home victorious armies.
Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, a beautifully preserved, crowd-free section perfect for your Great Wall adventure. Refuel with a premium buffet lunch, featuring authentic local food and Western favorites, alongside seasonal fruit and soft drinks. To maximize your time and comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: enjoy a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and take a thrilling toboggan ride down. Take in the breathtaking views from high above, and enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built along the undulating ridges, discovering historical beacon towers and the echoes of the past.
Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby. Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance. If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Free pickup and drop-off are included at your downtown hotel. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.
- The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.
- The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
- Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
- Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.
- Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.
- Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the round-trip cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.
- This tour is not recommended for guests aged 85 and above.
Reviews(2,159)
Rocky was really good and knew all the secrets to get us into Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend him! You will not be disappointed!
Rocky was amazing! It was such a great experience and he made it so fun and easy. Super knowledgeable. Really recommend for everyone - he even went above and beyond to help secure us a dinner booking!
Jenny was our guide for the Forbidden City tour and she did a wonderful job. She explained all the details very clearly in English and she herself and the company were very accommodative of our group. Although the weather restricted some of the activities on the tour they provided alternatives for us to make up for this. I would definitely recommend Jenny and this company for tours.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad Jenny did a wonderful job guiding you through the Forbidden City with her clear English explanations and accommodating approach. It's great that even with weather restrictions, we were able to provide alternatives to keep your experience meaningful. We truly appreciate your recommendation and will be sure to share your kind words with Jenny.
Awesome experience. Michael Shi was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable and gave great insights to each place. There were some issues with the weather but he dealt with them seamlessly. Would highly recommend!!
We truly appreciate your thoughtful review. Knowing that Michael's knowledge, insights, and seamless handling of the weather made your experience so awesome means a lot to us. We'll make sure he knows just how much you appreciated his efforts. Thank you for choosing us!
Unfortunately weather came I the way. Because of a typhoon, all outdoor attractions were closed. No tianenmen square, no Great Wall. The short window only allowed forbidden city to be squeezed in. Our guide Helen did the best she could under the circumstances. We couldn’t have asked for me. The operator agreed to refund 60% of the program cost.
Thank you for your understanding and honest review. We're so sorry the typhoon disrupted your plans — it's beyond anyone's control. We're glad Helen was able to get you into the Forbidden City, and we appreciate your recognition of her efforts. We also hope the 60% refund helped ease some of the disappointment. We'd love to welcome you back for a full, weather-friendly experience next time!
Some of the items on our original itinerary such as a visit to the the Summer Palace were canceled due to the weather We were still able to visit Lama Temple and the Temple of Heaven. We also saw the Bird’s Nest and the Olympic area. This was not originally scheduled, but are glad we went as it was on our list of things to do in Beijing. Murphy was our guide and he as great.
Thank you for your understanding and thoughtful review! We're so sorry the weather forced us to cancel the Summer Palace, but we're glad Murphy was able to adjust the itinerary and take you to the Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, and even the Bird's Nest and Olympic area. Murphy will be delighted to know that his flexibility and great guidance made your day so enjoyable. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for a complete experience next time!
It is unfortunate that the Great Wall and Tiananmen was closed due to weather warning. But Friendly tour leader, Jenny, guided us through the program in Forbidden City nicely and try to recover the situation.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so sorry the weather forced the closure of the Great Wall and the Square. But we're glad Jenny's professional guidance through the Forbidden City helped salvage the day. Your understanding means a lot to us, and we'd love to welcome you back for the full experience when the weather cooperates!
It was an amazing experience. The tour guide was very nice and explained all of the different events we saw. He gave us enough time to see all of the surrounding area.
Thank you for your kind review! We're so glad you had an amazing experience and that your guide's explanations and pacing made the tour so enjoyable. Giving you enough time to explore the surrounding area is something we always aim for. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back!
The historic city of Beijing is full of iconic sites that demand our attention. This all-inclusive tour hits the highlights. Murphy, our guide, was chatty and helpful. We learned a lot about Chinese history, culture, and philosophy. The significance of these sites came into focus through his commentary. My wife and I chose the small group tour for the opportunity to meet other travelers from around the world. This was as much a highlight as the Beijing attractions. Learning about a foreign culture takes on new depths when seen through the eyes of other foreigners, a shared experience. If you're looking for a good overview of Beijing, this tour is a great choice.
Thanks for your lovely feedback! Murphy will be absolutely delighted to hear that his commentary helped bring the culture and history to life for you. He truly loves sharing not just facts, but the deeper meaning behind the sites. We'll pass along your gratitude to him personally. And we're so glad the small group setting added to your experience too. Hope to see you again!
Murphy was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Thank you for your review! We're so glad Murphy's knowledgeable and friendly guidance made your experience so positive. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back!
