Private Beijing Great Wall Forbidden City Tiananmen Tour





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Duration
9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
See Beijing's three headline sights in one private day: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. This private itinerary is designed for travelers with limited time who want a guided culture and history day with private transport, pre-arranged admission, and hotel or eligible airport pickup handled in one booking. Your guide helps manage the route, timing, ticket checks, and background stories so you can focus on the experience rather than logistics. Lunch and Great Wall cable car, chairlift, or toboggan tickets are not included, giving travelers flexibility to choose meals and wall transport on site based on preference and operating conditions.
What's Included
Included
hotel pickup and drop-off available (limited to select hotels)
Entrance fee for travel sites
Private tour guide
Not included
Gratuities: Tips for guides and drivers are not included but appreciated
Personal expenses
Lunch
Great Wall cable car, chairlift, or toboggan tickets
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
30 minutesAdmission included
Stop 1
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.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
25 minutes
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
15 minutes
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 6
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.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
11 reviews
Collected by Tripadvisor
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