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

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10 to 11 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

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 (at your choice)
- We are a local supplier saving you 15% on the same route

What's Included

  • Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes
  • Visit the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall on Mondays, when the Forbidden City is closed.
  • Complimentary unlimited bottled water in your van
  • Gratuities
  • No guide or driver service for Forbidden City Entry Ticket option
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.

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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

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.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) (pass by)

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Monument of the People's Heroes (pass by)

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Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) (pass by)

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National Museum Of China (pass by)

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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

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.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Meridian Gate (Wu Men)

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.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Heavenly Purity

Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mutianyu Great Wall

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.
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3 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Your guide and driver will escort you back to your hotel. Thank you for traveling with us!
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the All-inclusive Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes
  • Visit the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall on Mondays, when the Forbidden City is closed.
  • Complimentary unlimited bottled water in your van
  • Great Wall facilities: a scenic round-way cable car, or a fun chairlift up & toboggan down
  • All entrance fees
  • Pickup & drop-off at your downtown hotel lobby
  • Free child seat upon request
  • A premium buffet lunch with soft drinks
  • Free earphones
  • Professional guide, dedicated driver, and air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • No guide or driver service for Forbidden City Entry Ticket option

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
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