Beijing's Iconic Landmarks Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tiananmen Square's vastness
- Discover Forbidden City's imperial history
- Hike the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall
- Enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch
- Learn from an expert English-speaking guide
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Gratuities
Itinerary
In the morning, your tour guide and private car with driver will come to meet you at your hotel lobby. The first place you will visit the Tiananmen Square which is the biggest city center square in the world. Moreover, along famous Chang'an Street, you will see The Great Hall of People, and The National Museum (used to be named Chinese history and revolution museum). In additional, the center of the square is the Chairman Mao’s Mausoleum.
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From the Tiananmen Gate you can walk towards the Forbidden City (the biggest Imperial Palace in world). There are 9999.5 rooms inside, and with over 600 years history. There were total 24 Chinese emperors who lived and ruled the country in this place from Ming dynasty to the Qing dynasty). It's worth to spend a couple of hours to visit the highlight of the Forbidden City. Note: If your travel date falls on a Monday (when the Forbidden City is closed), we will visit the Lama Temple as an alternative instead. Known as the “Mini Forbidden City”, it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in China.
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During lunch time, your tour guide will take you to a local restaurant for local authentic food meal. In the afternoon, you will visit one of the seven wonders in the world - Mutianyu Great Wall. Your tour guide will take you to a less crowded section Great Wall where you can hike for around 2 hours. From the city to the Great Wall takes about 1.5 hours driving time. You will take the cable car up to the half way, and then start to enjoy your hiking journey. Then you will also take cable car on your way back. This surely save your time and energy. After the day tour, your driver and tour guide will send you back to the hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately.
- Gratuities are not included and are appreciated.
- Please inform the operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the Great Wall hike.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning views.
- Dress in layers to adjust to changing temperatures.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The Forbidden City is closed every Monday. In that case, we will visit Tiananmen Square, Lama Temple and the Great Wall instead.
- Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants, Please make sure to carry the same valid ID document throughout your trip, otherwise you may be denied entry to the scenic spots.
- Please note that Chinese nationals including visitors from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan must book tickets 7 days in advance for the Forbidden City. We cannot accept any bookings made within 7 days of the visit date.
- Forbidden City tickets require real-name reservation 168 hours (7 days) in advance and often sell out quickly. We highly recommend you book your tour as early as possible. Otherwise, international visitors may need to queue at the entrance to purchase tickets on site.
- Toboggan unavailable for guests over 60, pregnant women and children under 3, as well as in bad weather or long queues. Round-trip chairlift/cable car available instead.
- Please book carefully if you have a train, flight or other arrangements in the evening. The tour may be delayed due to various reasons.
- This experience is weather-dependent. If canceled due to severe weather conditions, you may choose an alternative travel date or tour, or receive a full refund.
Traveler reviews
Would book with them again!
We had an amazing experience with this tour! Everything was well organised, and having a small private van just for our family made the day so much more comfortable and enjoyable. Our tour guide, Lucy, was fantastic. She was friendly, welcoming, knowledgeable, and incredibly accommodating throughout the day. She shared fascinating information about each place we visited and was always happy to answer our questions. The tour was all-inclusive, which made everything so easy. We visited Tiananmen Square, the Lama Temple, and the Great Wall, enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch, and even experienced a tea tasting. It was a full day packed with unforgettable experiences, and we never felt rushed. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you have Lucy as your guide!
Great Tours by Lucy!
Lucy looked after our family of 8, very well. She was organised, kind and personable. She curates a comfortable and informative experience, and goes at your pace. She answers all questions. Transport, food and ticketing to venues were easy and satisfactory. Would recommend Lucy for a family or group of people. Would do a tour with her again 🙏🏻 10/10
Great wall tour - Mutianyu
Really pleasant experience! Lucy, the tour guide, is simply amazing. She’s very knowledgeable, communicative, and took great care of us. It was worth every penny.
10/10 RECOMMEND
Lucy is the best tour guide ever!!!! Worth every dollar and not too tiring even though it was 8 hours and even though it was hot. One of my favourite trips ever because of Lucy!!! SHOUTOUT LUCY!!!
Amazing birthday tour. First class.
Sunny was an amazing tour guide who looked after us really well. From the air conditioned car and ice cold water we were made really comfortable. She guided us through the queues so we didn't have to wait anywhere for very long. It was a real benefit to have someone guiding us. When she found out it was my birthday she even gave me a nice gift. That was a nice touch. The lunch was lovely and the whole experience made the day very special. The great wall and forbidden city were unforgettable experiences. I would highly recommend this tour and Sunny. Her driver Jan was great too . They made a good team. Thanks again.