All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

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About this activity

Spend a full day with an expert local guide to uncover Beijing’s imperial heritage: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall. Relax with seamless hotel pick-up and drop-off, and rest assured with no surprise add-ons. Every essential is fully covered, including all tickets, Great Wall facilities, and a premium buffet lunch. We promise a genuine small group for an intimate experience!

World Heritage Sites: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall
All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, buffet lunch
Special Inclusion: Great Wall round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down
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At a glance

Duration: 10–11 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Travel China Guide

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–59 years) · Seniors (60–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes
Included: Visit the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall on Mondays, when the Forbidden City is closed.
Included: Complimentary unlimited bottled water in your van
Included: Great Wall facilities: a scenic round-way cable car, or a fun chairlift up & toboggan down
Included: All entrance fees
Included: Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby
Included: Free child seat upon request
Included: A premium buffet lunch with soft drinks
Included: Free earphones
Included: Professional guide, dedicated driver, and air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

40 min

In the morning, your guide and driver will greet you in your hotel lobby, and escort you on a day of seamless, worry-free transfers. Let’s begin at Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historical axis and modern power center. Cross Chang’an Avenue to enter the square, admiring the monumental buildings that showcase China’s highest architectural standards. Each landmark we pass carries symbolic significance, highlighting the square’s role as the spiritual heart of the nation.
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)

Passing by

Pass by
Monument of the People's Heroes

Passing by

Pass by
Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)

Passing by

Pass by
National Museum Of China

Passing by

Pass by
The Palace Museum

2 hours Admission included

Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace. Through its 500 years as the power center from 1420 to 1911 AD, 24 emperors across the Ming and Qing Dynasties successively ruled here, witnessing the rise, peak, and fatal fall of the empire. Navigating its legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, but our expert-led, fast-track route ensures you smoothly experience the absolute highlights without missing a beat.

Note: For Monday departures when the Forbidden City is closed, we’ll pivot to explore the Summer Palace, the emperor’s lakeside retreat.
Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

10 min Admission included

This was not an execution site as rumored, but the stage for imperial ceremonies, much like the White House lawn. Here, the emperor issued decrees and welcomed home victorious armies.
Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)

30 min Admission included

Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
Palace of Heavenly Purity

30 min Admission included

Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

30 min Admission included

Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
Mutianyu Great Wall

3 h 30 min Admission included

Enjoy a scenic 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, a beautifully preserved, crowd-free section perfect for your Great Wall adventure. Refuel with a premium buffet lunch, featuring authentic local food and Western favorites, alongside seasonal fruit and soft drinks.

To maximize your time and comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: enjoy a leisurely round-trip cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and take a thrilling toboggan ride down. Take in the breathtaking views from high above, and enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built along the undulating ridges, discovering historical beacon towers and the echoes of the past.
Beijing

1 h 30 min

Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Yuyang Hotel (Pinggu)
Wancheng Huafu International Hotel
Huaya Express Hotel
Xitan Hotel Beijing
Jade Garden Hotel
Muyang Fashion Chain Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Shudu Hotel
Manxin Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Hotel Kapok Beijing
Renaissance Beijing Haidian Hotel
Hongwei Yijia Chain Hotel Beijing Wangfujing
Dongsi Number 78 Boutique Aparthotel Beijing

and 8 more pickup points

Free pickup and drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby.

Your pickup time will be confirmed one day in advance.

If your hotel is not listed, please specify its name and address in special requirements.

Using your ticket

There are different tour options on our product page, so please read carefully for the Tour Option Description on your ticket/voucher to confirm what you have booked.
The pick-up time will be sent to you one day before your day trip starts. If you haven't received the pick-up message before 19:00, contact the supplier anytime via phone 13002975563 or 029-85236688.
If your hotel is beyond our free pick-up range, you may need to get to a meeting point or pay extra for the pick-up. Your travel consultant is ready to help.
On the tour day, please make sure to bring the same identification (e.g. passport) that you offered us to issue the entrance tickets.
About Tiananmen Square: If you tour happens to meet some national events, Tiananmen Square will not open to visitors, and there is no notification to us in advance. The visit to Tiananmen Square if free of charge.
The itinerary schedule or sightseeing order may be adjusted according to the traffic on the tour day.
Public Holidays: Please aware there will be large crowds and heavy traffic in Chinese public holidays like May Day from May 1st to 5th and National Day from Oct 1st to 7th. We will do the best to arrange the tour.

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%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free pickup and drop-off are included at your downtown hotel. If your hotel is located outside this area, an additional mileage fee will apply, or you may join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed on the previous day. No-shows will not be refunded.
The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. For Monday departures, we’ll visit the Summer Palace and the Mutianyu Great Wall instead.
The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travelers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.
Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.
Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the round-trip cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.
This tour is not recommended for guests aged 85 and above.

Options

Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch, guide & driver's services.

Classic Route: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Mutianyu Great Wall.

Best Value Mini Group: Skip the crowded big groups and connect with like-minded travelers, while enjoying an intimate experience with personal care.

Pickup included
1-Day Beijing Private Tours

All-inclusive Private Tours: Private guide & driver's services, entry tickets, buffet lunch, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift & toboggan.

Customized Route: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Mutianyu Great Wall.

Pickup included
2-Day Beijing Mini Group Tours

Trip Highlights: Tick off all Beijing’s must-sees in one go, saving with group pricing while enjoying mini-group flexibility.

Classic Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.

Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace.

All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or

chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch on Day 1, guide & driver.

Pickup included