Beijing tour
Explore Beijing's iconic landmarks on a 4-day private group tour with no shopping stops. Visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Book now!
Discover the heart of China on this 4-day private group tour of Beijing, designed for savvy travelers seeking an authentic experience without shopping distractions. Your journey begins with arrival and free time to explore at your own pace. On Day 2, visit the world's largest public square, Tiananmen Square, and the majestic Forbidden City. Day 3 takes you to the breathtaking Mutianyu Great Wall, a beautifully preserved section surrounded by lush forests and rolling hills. Your final day is free for independent exploration or airport transfer. This tour includes guided visits to top attractions, with hotel accommodation arranged separately. Ideal for first-time visitors and history enthusiasts, this itinerary offers a seamless blend of iconic sights and personal freedom.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Arrival in Beijing and transfer to your hotel (booked on your own). The rest of time is free. Meals: No
Pick up at your hotel between 7:00am and 8:00am. First visit Tiananmen Square (40 minutes), the largest public square of this kind in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing City, it is the site for massive parades and rallies, the largest square of this kind in the world. This was the site when in 1949, from a rostrum on Tiananmen (the Gate of Heavenly Peace), Chairman Mao proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China. Then head to Forbidden City , the largest and best-preserved ancient imperial palaces group with 500 years history in the world. We will take 4 hours full-view tour to it by walk covering the West, East and Central Line (regular group only walk central line with 4 hours). You will be able to board the meridian gate, a closer look at turrets of elegant buildings, visit museums, distinctive royal garden, royal family residence and so on to make you to enjoy a high-value journey in the Forbidden City. After Chinese lunch, Summer Palace , the largest and most beautiful Chinese imperial garden. It is regarded as a museum of gardens in China. The visit takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes (Option: Kunming Lake Boat). After the day tour, you will be transferred to the closest subway station to get off.
Pick up at your hotel between 6:00am and 7:30am. Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall . The Mutianyu Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings - dense woods and rich pastures changing colors with the seasons of a year. This section of the Great Wall is located in Huairou District 80km on the northeast of Beijing. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, Mutianyu section of Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. Tour Plan 1. Hotel pick up by our tour guide and driver around 6:00am - 7:30am (exact pick up time to be confirmed by guide on the evening before your travel date) 2. Sightseeing drive to Great Wall at Mutianyu (50 minutes) 3. Walk at Mutianyu Great Wall (3 hours). (Optional: Great Wall Cable Car, and slides) 4. Chinese lunch at a local restaurant ( 1 hour for lunch) 5. Transferred back to downtown and get off at closest subway station around 16:30. There are 23 watchtowers on the Mutianyu Great Wall snaking the ridge for about 3000 meters. The watch towers at Mutianyu Great Wall are distributed at short intervals. The 23 watch towers are numbered from right (east) to left (west). The 23rd tower is highest point of the Mutianyu Great Wall .
Free on your own or transfer to the airport for departure. Meals: NO
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | Cable car at the Great Wall |
| Shared coach with English speaking tour guide | No Shopping Stops |
| Hotel Notice from TB |
English
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $215 |
| 2-9 persons | $175 |
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