Beijing Forbidden City Skip-the-Line and Huanghuacheng Great Wall Private Tour

5.0 (8 reviews) 8–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Check off two of Beijing’s star attractions on this private full-day tour, with hotel pickup, entrance fees, lunch and round-trip transportation all included. Visit the world biggest city central square-Tian'anmen Square and the best-preserved Imperial Palace-Forbidden City, tuck into a delicious Chinese-style lunch, and hike the Great Wall of China at Huanghuacheng, get a less crowded experience of this world-famous landmark.

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At a glance

Duration: 8–9 hours
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: Bottled water
Included: Professional guide
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Lunch
Included: Lunch at Chinese restaurant
Included: Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

30 min

Your tour begins with pickup from your Beijing hotel at a 8:00am. Traveling by private vehicle and start the first attraction: Tian'anmen Square,a large city-center square in the world, home to the Monument to the People's Heroes and the National Museum of China. It has great cultural significance as it was the site of several key events in Chinese history.
The Palace Museum

2 h 30 min Admission included

Wander the square on foot with your guide, then passing through the south gate to the Forbidden City, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial Palace, where the Ming and Qing Emperors resided for more than 500 years. It is the largest and best-preserved Imperial Palace in the world.

Please Note: all traveler names and passport number required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the tickets are sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.
Great Wall at Huanghuacheng

2 h 30 min Admission included

Afterwards, driving about 1.5 hours to have lunch in a nice non-tourist restaurant near the Great Wall. Then start the 2-3 hours hiking at Huanghuacheng Water Wall, the only section of China’s Great Wall that runs alongside, and is partially submerged in a lake. Usually, Badaling, Mutianyu and Simatai come to mind when one thinks of the Great Wall. These sections have become hot tourist spots after being renovated. But Huanghuacheng is largely unrestored since the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), this segment is one of prettiest yet least crowded near Beijing, making it great for hiking.

Your tour ends with hotel drop-off.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Binle Hostel
Bafang Laike Hotel
The Emperor Tiananmen Beijing
Fangyuan Siji Hotel West 3rd Ring
Citadines Ritan Beijing Serviced Apartment Hotel
Dali Hotel
Dujiawu Fashion Hotel
Fangshan Hotel
Best Eastern Inn Beijing
Days Inn Forbidden City Beijing
Beijing Xinsihai Hotel
Anzhen Plaza

and 3,305 more pickup points

Departure Point:Pickup from your centrally located Beijing hotel

Using your ticket

A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

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

Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for purchasing your skip-the-line Forbidden City ticket in advance)
A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
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
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

Italian and French available

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

Pickup included
Chinese and English available

Chinese and English tour guides are available

Pickup included
Spanish,German,Japanese,Korean

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

Pickup included