Beijing Must-See Iconic Sites Tour
This tour is perfect for travelers with a limited time to see three of Beijing's most famous sites, Visit the Matianyu section of the great wall, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square includes lunch and cable car up/down.
- Private tour
- 9 Hours
- Starts ~8:00 AM, flexible
- English-speaking guide
Overview
- Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Cable car up/down
- Tiananmen Square
- Forbidden City (Aka Palace Museum)
Your day with us
A typical day. It's your private tour, so we can change stops, timing and pace.
Start
Your guide meets you at your hotel or starting point, typically at 8:00 AM.
Mutianyu Great Wall
It is the favorite of recent travelers. Here, you'll find majestic mountainous vistas, a cable car for quick-and-easy access, a fun slid ride down, and (best of all) fewer tourists. One TripAdvisor user describes Mutainyu as "less [crowded] than at Badaling and far from the roads and villages so you can really enjoy a peaceful walk. The…
About Mutianyu Great Wall
Tiananmen Square
Tiananmen Square is among the world's most famous public spaces. Almost anyone can recognize the Gate of Heavenly Peace?emblazoned with a portrait of Chairman Mao?as a symbol of Beijing. The square is the geographic, political, and tourist center of the city,
About Tiananmen Square
Great Wall Cable Car
This cable car will save your energy and time to go up and down to the Great Wall. The view while taking the cable car is also spectacular. It suitable for everyone, including the disabled, the elderly or children. Notes: Although there are less visitors visit Mutianyu, you still need to wait around an hour for the cable car during the…
About Great Wall Cable Car
Gate of Heavenly Peace
The Gate of Heavenly Peace is a monumental gate in the city center of Beijing, China and the front gate of the Imperial City of Beijing, and widely used as a national symbol.
About Gate of Heavenly Peace
Forbidden City (Imperial Palace)
The Forbidden City (also known as the Imperial Palace) has been a place of wonder and mystery for over 500 years. This massive complex sits on the northern edge of Tiananmen Square at the epicenter of Beijing. Beyond its towering fortifications, you'll find an intricate labyrinth of squares, halls, gates, pavilions, sleeping quarters,…
About Forbidden City (Imperial Palace)End
Your guide drops you back at your starting point, with time for other interests along the way if you want it.
The full day, in detail
- First, you will visit one of the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the most famous and scenic section. To make the trek to the wall easy, you'll have your choice of taking the cable car or chair lift up to to begin an enjoyable and scenic 1 hour hike along the top of the wall once used for transporting soldiers and goods as well as explore the Watch Towers.
- You'll then take a break for lunch and enjoy some local cuisine or western-style food based on recommendations from our expert guide. We leave this at your expense to give you the flexibility to choose based on your interests and budget.
- Once returning to Beijing, you will visit the famous central hub of Beijing, Tiananmen Square, This square is the geographic, political, and tourist center of the city, which makes a required site with iconic Gate of Heavenly Peace, portraits of Chairman Mao and more.
- From here you will visit The Forbidden City (also known as the Imperial Palace). This massive complex sits on the northern edge of Tiananmen Square and has been a place of wonder and mystery for over 500 years. On Mondays, since Forbidden City is closed, you'll see the China's national university during the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, and the last Guozijian (Imperial University) of China.
What's included
Included
- Private experienced guide
- Private quality car and driver
- Entrance fees including Cable car up/down and Shuttle bus
- Fast lunch at Great Wall
- Guide meets you and drops you off at your central Beijing hotel
Add to your tour
Optional extras. Tell us when you book, or add them later.
Acrobatic Show
Price on request
Details
This tour includes the option for a fantastic acrobatic show in the evening after your tour. This is the best show in China with a spectacular environment and features sophisticated athletic performers! A must see activity if you have time. Show starts 19:30 and ends at 21:00. Price shown here is for medium seats.
Modern Car
Price on request
Details
The car always comes with an experienced and friendly driver (in addition to your awesome tour guide!) This price is for your whole group, not per person. (Please contact for group pricing with car for over four people)
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Meet our guides
Professional local guides who love sharing authentic China. Every one of us follows a code of conduct that puts you first: your interests, your pace, and no touristy shopping stops.
Meet the teamQuestions guests ask
Can we customize the tour?
Yes. Sites, start time, pickup location: just tell us what you'd like.
What if our plans change?
Cancel any time up to one day before your tour.
Will you take us shopping?
Only if you want to. Our guides follow a code of conduct: no touristy shopping stops.
Can children come?
Of course. Children aged 4 to 10 are $55 each.