About this tour
A private 8–9 hour tour combining three of Beijing's major sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Mutianyu. You'll travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Cable car and toboggan rides at the wall cost extra, and lunch isn't provided, so plan accordingly if you want to eat on-site.
Highlights
- Private vehicle and driver throughout the day
- English-speaking guide included (optional without-guide option available)
- Entrance fees to Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall covered
- Shuttle bus from Mutianyu carpark to the wall included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Beijing accommodation
- Bottled water provided during the tour
- Suitable for all fitness levels, infant seats available
What to expect
Your driver will collect you from your hotel in the morning. The itinerary typically starts at Tiananmen Square, where you'll spend time on the open plaza before moving to the Forbidden City—an expansive palace complex requiring several hours to explore with your guide. After lunch (which you'll need to arrange separately), you'll travel north to Mutianyu, where you'll take a shuttle bus up to the wall itself. You'll have time to walk the wall at your own pace. The cable car or chairlift down, and the toboggan ride if you want it, are optional extras you pay for on the day. The tour concludes with your return to the hotel.
What travellers say
- Covers major Beijing sights without coordinating between separate operators
- Private vehicle avoids public-transport navigation and language barriers
- Entrance fees and hotel transfers remove logistical hassle
- Paced for mixed fitness levels; no strenuous hiking required
- Lunch excluded; limited time to eat between major sites
- Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra on top of tour price
- Long day covering three large sites limits depth at each location
- Crowds substantial at all three attractions, especially peak season
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone wanting to tick off Beijing's three most famous attractions in one day without navigating public transport or haggling with taxis. It's paced for all fitness levels, though the Forbidden City involves substantial walking across uneven ground, and the Great Wall walk can be as strenuous as you make it. Note: lunch isn't included, so either eat before leaving the Forbidden City or bring snacks. Cable car, chairlift, and toboggan rides at Mutianyu are paid separately—budget extra for these if you want them. Eight to nine hours is full-on; expect limited downtime. Peak season (spring and autumn) means crowds at all three sites, particularly the Forbidden City.
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