3-Day Private Tour of Incredible Beijing Highlights, Beijing

About this activity

Hit the incredible highlights of Beijing without the hassles of planning on this 3-Day door-to-door private tour. Check off Five of Beijing’s biggest attractions—Great Wall of China, Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Ming Tombs for a more. Stroll through historic Hutong alleys. Upgrade for a comprehensive package with city transportation and lunch.

1: Visit Mutianyu, one of the best-preserved sections of the Great Wall

2: Explore the impressive complex of the Forbidden City

3: Check off 5 world UNESCO Herigates

4: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel

5: Enjoy a private tour with a professional guide

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Sunflower Tours China

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–5 years) · Adults (6–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance Fees
Included: All Inclusive Tour (Please choose upon booking)
Included: Tour with Ticket ( Please choose upon booking)
Included: Private Tour
Included: Private Driver with car service to Mutianyu Great Wall in Day 2
Included: Roundtrip Cable Car
Included: Premier city taxi fare

Not included

Not included: Gratuities (Recommended)
Not included: NO Lunch ( If the option is not selected)
Not included: Any other expenses that not listed as included

Itinerary

Day 1 · Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Lama Temple and Hutong

Tiananmen Square

30 min

Your friendly private tour Guide meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Head to the largest city plaza in the world, Tiananmen Square. Learning the revolutionary period of history. Stroll along the Tiananmen Square(Tiananmen Guangchang), Admire the Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), National Museum Of China, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniangtang), Monument of the People's Heroes and Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tian'an Men).
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Visit the 600 years old palace, Forbidden city-The Palace Museum. Forbidden City, It is the largest Imperial Palace in the world and listed in the world UNESCO Heritage. It used to be the Royal Palace for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasty. Explore the Hall of Great Supremacy (Taihe Dian), Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohedian), Palace of Heavenly Purity, Chuxiu Palace, Turret of The Palace Museum,The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum and Meridian Gate (Wumen). Please watch the movie of "The last emperor" before your trip to Beijing. you will spend about 2 hours here. Listen countless old stories from your tour guide. Get to know the Palace at your own pace.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

30 min

Followed an authentic Beijing Style Lunch in Hutong. The old neighborhood of Beijing. Experience rickshaw ride in the narrow Hutong at ease or wander around by foot. Back lakes area of Beijing contains some of the most extensive old hutong neighborhood and the three lakes of Xihai, Houhai and Qianhai. The most hippy area for people enjoy the nightlife.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)

45 min Admission included

Then, visit the Lama Temple in the afternoon. It is the Best preserved lamasery and the most popular Temple in Beijing with over 260 years history. Beautiful courtyards with solemnly atmosphere. A series of beautiful pavilions compress this Mongolian-Tibetan yellow-sect temple, which features an impressive fifty four foot high Buddha cared from one piece of Tibetan sandalwood.

At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 2 · Great Wall Mutianyu, Ming Tombs and Stone Animal

Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours Admission included

Your friendly private tour guide and driver will meet you at 8:00am in your hotel lobby, Head to the Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and No.1 rated site in Beijing surrounded by lush vegetation, this section of the wall is most beloved Great Wall in China by families and hikers but less people. It offers breathtaking views of mountainous, orchards and villages. You will spend about 2 hours hiking on the Great Wall leisurely. Listen innumerable stories of this amazing wonder of the world from your private guide. Enjoy round trip cable car up and down at Great Wall or even toboggan down from the Great Wall of China. An unforgettable experience perfect both for adults and kids.
Ming Tombs (Ming Shishan Ling)

45 min Admission included

Continue your tour to Ming Tombs, the Royal Tombs for Ming Dynasty emperors' family. You will visit Zhudi Emperor's Tomb, Changling. It is considered as the largest and best preserved Tomb of Ming Dynasty Royal family.
Stone Animal

30 min Admission included

Then, visit Stone Animal. This is the sacred way to the site of burial vaults of the emperors with over 500 years history. Emperors are guarded by their soldiers and generals as well as the camels, elephants, unicorn, horses and lions.

At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Day 3 · Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace

Temple of Heaven

one hour Admission included

Your friendly tour guide will meet you at 9:00am in your hotel lobby. Then, You will be transferred to the Temple of Heaven. Emperors used to Warship God of Heaven here in order to obtain blessing for his family and people. There are lots of local Beijingners hang out in the morning, many interesting activities such as such Taichi, Yoga, dancing, poker and gymnastics, Stroll through the Temple of Heaven park and Experience local people's life .
Summer Palace

1 h 30 min Admission included

Savor a delightful Beijing Style lunch. Visit the summer palace in the afternoon.The most beautiful Royal garden in Beijing, Summer Palace. It is a summer resort for Imperial Family Members, Learn about the most powerful female in Chinese history, the empress Dowager CiXi. People named her as Dragon Lady. Stroll along the Kunming Lake and Long Corridor at the Summer Palace. Enjoy the Hall of Benevolence and Longevity and Tower of Buddhist Incense (Summer Palace).
Tower of Buddhist Incense(Summer Palace)

30 min Admission included

Hike up the Tower of Buddhist Incense. A Buddhism Temple for Emperor's Mother, It is also celebration place for Empress Dowager CiXi's birthday. When you are on the top you can enjoy the breathtaking views of entire Kunming Lake.
Long Corridor at the Summer Palace

20 min Admission included

Stroll through the Longest corridor in the world, admire the Kunming Lake, colorful paintings, and pagodas.

At the end of the tour, your tour guide will transfer you back to your lovely hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Youbo Member Selected 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
Yuanpeng Yijia Guest House
Tianyou Hotel

and 2,519 more pickup points

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

Tour with Ticket

Duration: 3 days: Private tour guide, entrance fees, private driver with car to Great Wall and premier city taxi fare are inclusive( NO lunch)

Pickup included
All Inclusive Tour

Duration: 3 days: Private tour guide with lunch, entrance fees, premier city taxi fare, Private driver service to Great Wall are all inclusive

Pickup included