Tianjin Private Day Trip to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall by Bullet Train

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About this activity

Experience Beijing's UNESCO wonders in a day! Zip from Tianjin via bullet train to explore Mutianyu Great Wall (cable car up, toboggan down!), the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square with a private guide. Includes all entrance fees, a Chinese lunch, round-trip rail tickets, and the freedom to explore at your own pace—no rush, all adventure!

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At a glance

Duration: 8–10 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) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tianjin - Beijing Train Tickets
Included: Bottled water
Included: Lunch
Included: Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
Included: Private Tour with English speaking guide
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Entrance Fee
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off(for hotels in Tianjin City

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Your driver will pick you up in your Tianjin Hotel's lobby and you will be transferred to Tianjin train station. Experience a fantastic 30 minutes bullet train ride to Beijing.
Beijing South Railway Station

Passing by

Upon arrival at Beijing South Railway Station, your tour guide will pick you up at the exit of the Arrival Hall with your name sign. Then heading directly to Mutianyu Great Wall.
Tiananmen Square

one hour

First stop: Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest city square (440,000 sq.m.), where you’ll stand where history was made—from the 1949 founding ceremony to the Monument to the People’s Heroes and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall. Gaze across the square to the distant silhouette of the Forbidden City, a preview of the imperial splendor ahead.
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

Passing by

Pass through the south gate to the magnificent 250-acre complex of the Forbidden City.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Post a guided stroll through Tiananmen, delve into the Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the 720,000-sq.m. former home of 24 Ming and Qing emperors. Wander through 9,000+ rooms, from the grand Outer Court where emperors held ceremonies to the intimate Inner Court of royal life. Your guide will decode the complex feng shui, architectural symbolism, and tales of imperial intrigue hidden within its red walls.
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

Passing by

To maximize your time at historical sites, enjoy a convenient buffet lunch at a restaurant located en route to Mutianyu Great Wall. The self-serve format allows you to quickly refuel with a variety of local and international dishes, designed to satisfy all tastes while keeping the itinerary on schedule. Your guide will ensure the lunch stop is efficient, so you can dive straight into the afternoon’s adventures.
Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

In the late afternoon, journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you’ll choose your ascent: a round-trip cable car or a ski lift to the wall’s 14th-century ramparts. As you traverse the 5,400m intact stretch (with 96% vegetation cover), your guide will share tales of Ming Dynasty military strategies, pointing out watchtowers and explaining how the wall defended China from invasions. Explore ancient beacon towers while learning their role in medieval communication, and let your guide capture candid photos of you against the mountain-hugging backdrop. When it’s time to descend, opt for the thrilling toboggan slide—a scenic ride through the forested slopes, guided by your companion’s historical insights all the way down.
Beijing South Railway Station

Passing by

As dusk falls, your driver escorts you back to Beijing South Railway Station for the high-speed rail return to Tianjin. A Tianjin-based driver will greet you at the station, ensuring a smooth ride back to your hotel—leaving you with a day’s worth of UNESCO wonders, personalized memories, and stories from every historical stop.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Jinpai Hotel
Hongtai Express Hotel
Home Inn Tianjin Binyue Bridge
Lavande Hotel (Tianjin Zhongbei Avenue)
Gelin Express Hotel
Shiji Xinnanfang Express Hotel Tianjin Hedong
Aini Theme Hotel Tianjin Zhongshanmen
Home Inn Tianjin Heiniucheng Avenue Meijiang Convention Center
Olympic Sport Business Hotel
Huigao Garden Hotel
Jiaji Boutique Hotel
100 Inn Tianjin Fukang Road Wangdingdi

and 615 more pickup points

We pick you up from your hotel in Tianjin city

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

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
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Options

2nd Class Train Tickets

This option including Tianjin - Beijing 2nd Class Train Tickets

Pickup included
1st Class Train Ticket

1st Class Train Tickets: Your driver will pick you upin your Tianjin City hotel's lobby by holding your name sign. This option including Tianjin -Beijing Class Train Tickets

Pickup included