3-Day Private Beijing Tour with Forbidden City, Great Wall, Hutong and Lunch

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About this activity

Discover Beijing and the mysteries of imperial China in this private 3-day Beijing classic tour. You will see the Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Panjiayuan Flea Market, Great Wall of China, Hutong and a lot more! You can choose either Mutianyu or Huanghuacheng session based on your interests. Between April 1 to October 31, you can enjoy a boat ride at Huanghuacheng as it's a very unique water Great Wall session. Lunch, entrance fees, professional tour guide and private vehicle are all inclusive in this tour combo package.

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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: German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Beijing Tour Guide

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Lunch
Included: 3-day private Beijing tour
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrace fee
Included: Transport by private vehicle
Included: Private tour guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel accommodation
Not included: Cable car/toboggan tickets for the Great Wall
Not included: The entrance fees for the Olympic Stadiums
Not included: Rickshaw tickets at Hutong
Not included: Boat at Huanghuacheng Waterside
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Day 1 · Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Jingshan Park, Hutong (L)

Tiananmen Square

Passing by Admission included

Meet your friendly guide at your hotel lobby in the morning, and head to the famous Tiananmen Square, which is located on the central axis of Beijing, big enough to hold a half million people. Accompanied by your guide, wander around and you will see the Mao Zedong's Mausoleum where his body is preserved, the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Great Hall of People, etc.
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Followed by a tour of the Forbidden City visit. The Forbidden City is the best preserved imperial palace in China and the largest palace with 9,999.5 rooms. The splendid architecture represents the essence and culmination of traditional Chinese architectural accomplishment.
Jingshan Park

one hour Admission included

Continue to Jingshan Park to get a bird's-eye view of the entire Forbidden City, then pause for a Chinese lunch in a nice local restaurant.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

one hour

In the afternoon, explore Hutong around Back Lakes, the Beijing old neighborhood.You can either do it by walking or taking a rickshaw(an option for you). Experience the life of the locals there.

Finish the day with return transfer to your hotel.

Local lunch included.

Day 2 · Great Wall of China (Mutianyu or Huanghuacheng), photo stop at the Olympic Stadium (L)

Mutianyu Great Wall

3 hours Admission included

Choose the section of the Great Wall of China that interests you most, then spend the morning exploring the historic fortifications.

Mutianyu section has been restored and is regarded the most beautiful section.

Huanghuacheng Great Wall is the only section of China’s Great Wall that runs alongside, and is partially submerged in a lake.
Olympic Park

30 min

Following your time at the Great Wall, pause for a local restaurant lunch and make a photo stop at the Beijing Olympic Stadium, where you can see the Bird Nest and Water Cube.

Finish the day with return transfer to your hotel.

Local lunch included.

Day 3 · Temple of Heaven, Panjiayuan Flea Market, Summer Palace (L)

Temple of Heaven

1 h 30 min Admission included

After morning pickup at your hotel, head to the 15th-century Temple of Heaven, the largest religious building in China. It was originally used by the Ming and Qing emperors to pay homage to heaven and to pray for a year of rich harvest, and locals now come to the temple to practice Tai Chi, sing, and dance.
Panjiayuan Antique Market

one hour

Following your time at the Temple of Heaven, browse stalls full of fake antiques, paintings, and jewels at Panjiayuan Market, then take a break for lunch.
Summer Palace

1 h 30 min Admission included

In the afternoon, head to the Summer Palace, where from April through October your tour includes a dragon boat ride after you stroll around ancient pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges, and an enormous lake.

This tour concludes with drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Local lunch included.

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)
Winners Classic Hotel Beijing
Wowo Ju Family Apartment
Xiyanhe Sixth Hotel
Xin An International Hotel
Yuanpeng Yijia Guest House

and 3,307 more pickup points

Departure Point: Your centrally located hotel Beijing hotel in 5th ring road

Using your ticket

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Cancellation

Free cancellation

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

If you cancel	You get back
At least 6 days before	100%
At least 2 days before	50%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Passport name and number required at time of booking for all participants; the tickets for the Forbidden City require real name registration
The dragon boat ride and Huanghuacheng boat ride are not open all year round (available between April 1 to Oct.31)
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Tip: the Forbidden City ticket is not guaranteed. It can be booked 1 week before. If it is sold out, you will do the Jinshan Hill to have a bird view of the Forbidden City and your guide will take you to the place where quite close to it. If not work for you, you will get fully refund.

Options

Spanish,German,Japanese,Korean

German,Spanish,Japanese and Korean tour guides are available. Please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance

Pickup included
French and Italian available

French and Italian speaking tour guides are available. Please kindly make your booking at least 3 days in advance

Pickup included
Chinese and English available

Chinese and English speaking tour guides are available

Pickup included