Flexible Private Beijing Layover Tour

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About this activity

Don’t spend your Beijing stopover inside the airport; maximize your time in China and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off Beijing city attractions, such as Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Beihai Park, etc. in limited time. English speaking tour guide, private vehicle, and airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Discover Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Professional guide
Included: Entrance fee to 2-3 attractions in downtown Beijing
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
Included: Bottle of water

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

30 min

Your professional tour guide will greet you at the airport arrival hall by holding your name sign. You will travel to the Beijing city (about 40-60 minutes) by private car. Since this midway trip can be adjusted flexibly according to your interests, you can freely discuss it with the tour guide on your way to downtown.

Typically, you will first visit the world’s largest public areas—Tiananmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

From there you will pass through the South gate to the magnificent Forbidden City - a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.
Temple of Heaven

one hour Admission included

Then, you will visit the Temple of Heaven which was visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices. It was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe, who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period. You will get a change to enjoy the local's exercise in the temple and are welcome to join them in the park.

(Please note Temple of Heaven and Forbidden city is not open on Monday)
Bell and Drum Towers

Passing by

After that, you will stroll along the Hutong allay to discover the life style of the locals.
Wangfujing Street

20 min

If you like, walk along the Wangfujing Pedestrian Road to check out the food street and shoppings malls.
CCTV New Mansion

Passing by

Turn towards east direction, you will be amazed by the skyscrapers, like Beijing World Trade Center, CCTV Building and Beijing CBD Area.
Chaoyang Theater

Passing by

You can also choose to enjoy a night show such as Chinese acrobatic show, Kungfu Show or Peking Opera.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

Passing by

If you have been all above places before and want to try something different this time, you can also visit following places based on your interests:

The Summer Palace

The Coal Hill Park

The Beihai Park

Nanluoguxiang Allay

Qianmen Street

Pearl or Silk Market

798 Art Distirct

Panjiayuan Flea Market

Chinese Food Massage
Jingshan Park

Passing by

In addition, you can choose to enjoy a local lunch or dinner meal, even a SPA (at your own cost).

Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport(PEK or Daxing airport) or drop-off at your Beijing city hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected Hotel
Sunflower Hotel
Yuanchang Hotel
Yuhui Hotel
Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
Xiudong Hostel
Yijia Hotel Apartment
Wuyulong Hotel (Beijing Tiantan South Gate)
Wowo Ju Family Apartment
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Xin An International Hotel
Tianyou Hotel

and 2,763 more pickup points

Your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting in the arrival hall by holding your name sign

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Dress code is smart casual
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel(If you want to visit the Forbidden city)

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing.
Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.
This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
Detailed flight information is required upon booking
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

Options

Tour Start From City hotel

Tour Starts from your Beijing city hotel, please advise your desired tour pick up time upon booking

Pickup included
Tour Start from PEK Airport

Tour Starts from Beijing International Airport PEK

Pickup included
Tour Start from Daxing Airport

Tour Start from Beijing Daxing Airport

Pickup included