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Private Customized Beijing City Day Tour with Flexible Departure Time

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Overview

Experience the very best of Beijing on a private, fully customizable tour—travel in comfort by private car, accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide who will craft an itinerary tailored exactly to your interests.
Choose from 2 exclusive route options to suit your travel goals:
Downtown Beijing Highlights
Explore iconic palaces, temples, imperial gardens and museums. Wander Panjiayuan Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, browse art district boutiques, wander local markets, savor Chinese cuisine or enjoy a traditional tea tasting.
Great Wall Adventure (Within Beijing)
Escape the city buzz for the Great Wall’s grandeur. Pick popular preserved sections (Badaling, Juyongguan, Mutianyu) or off-the-beaten-path unexplored stretches—ideal for hikers and history buffs craving a quiet, immersive experience.
Travel at your own leisurely pace: pause anytime to snap postcard-worthy photos, hunt for one-of-a-kind souvenirs, or dive deeper into spots that catch your eye.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City)
  • 6-8 Hours Tour
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee ($10-$30:depends on the places they would visit since this is a customizable product)
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We pick you up from your hotel within the 4th ring road of Beijing city, please provide the hotel details when make booking. If your hotel is out of the 4th ring road of Beijing city, may have extra cost.

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Beijing (pass by)

While in Beijing, use the services of a professional local guide to customize your own sightseeing itinerary. This is a full-day tour last between 6-8 hours to suit your schedule, you can decide the pace of your day and how much you’d like to fit in with your informative and friendly tour guide.Choose from 2 exclusive routes: Downtown Beijing Highlights Explore iconic palaces, temples, imperial gardens and museums. Wander Panjiayuan Flea Market for antiques and souvenirs, browse art district boutiques, wander local markets, savor Chinese cuisine or enjoy a traditional tea tasting. Great Wall Adventure (Within Beijing) Escape the city buzz for the Great Wall’s grandeur. Pick popular preserved sections (Badaling, Juyongguan, Mutianyu) or off-the-beaten-path unexplored stretches—ideal for hikers and history buffs craving a quiet, immersive experience.
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Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Please note all the attractions need to make reservation in advance, so if you want to visit historical sites, please book this tour in advance.While in Beijing, use the services of a professional local guide to customize your own sightseeing itinerary.This is a full-day tour last between 6-8 hours to suit your schedule, you can decide the pace of your day and how much you’d like to fit in with your informative and friendly tour guide. Visit your choice of historic, cultural and culinary attractions in the vibrant capital and after you’ve seen the sights, your guide offers convenient drop-off at your hotel.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Option 1: Downtown Sightseeing by private vehicleKick off your journey with a visit to Tian’anmen Square—the world-famous heart of the city, where grand architecture and profound history converge. Then, step into the Forbidden City, the magnificent imperial palace that once housed emperors for centuries. Wander through its labyrinth of opulent courtyards, ornate halls, and treasure-filled museums, where every corner whispers tales of ancient dynasties and royal splendor. Note: The Forbidden City is closed every Monday (except for the peak summer months of July and August). Critical Reservation Reminder: Forbidden City tickets are in high demand and must be booked 7 full days in advance via official channels. To ensure you don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime experience, please confirm your tour reservation at least 7 days prior to your planned visit date if including the Forbidden City in your itinerary.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Jingshan Park

Why not extend your adventure with a visit to Jingshan Park? Perched atop its gentle hills, you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic bird’s-eye view of the Forbidden City—its golden-tiled roofs stretching endlessly beneath you. As you take in this iconic vista, your guide will regale you with fascinating tales of Beijing’s historic central axis, the invisible backbone that connects the city’s most revered landmarks, from the Temple of Heaven in the south all the way to the Drum Tower in the north. Beyond the Forbidden City’s grand walls, this stop adds a whole new dimension to your journey, letting you grasp the scale and symmetry of ancient Beijing’s urban design.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Beihai Park (Beihai Gongyuan) (pass by)

Another gem not to be missed isBeihai Park, a centuries-old imperial garden with a history dating back over 1,000 years to the Liao Dynasty. Originally built as an imperial retreat for emperors to relax and enjoy the scenery, it later became a public park where visitors can soak up the tranquility of ancient Chinese garden design. Here, you’ll see the iconic White Dagoba (a sacred Buddhist structure) standing proudly on Jade Flower Island, wander along the winding corridors with intricate paintings, and take in the serene lake views with traditional pavilions dotting the shore. You’ll also learn about the park’s role in imperial life and the integration of Buddhist culture into imperial gardens.
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Lama Temple (Yonghegong) (pass by)

Alternatively, you can choose to visit Yonghe Temple, also known as the "Lama Temple"—one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist temples in Beijing. With a history spanning over 300 years, it was initially built as a mansion for Prince Yong (later Emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty) before being converted into a temple. Inside, you’ll marvel at the 18-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha statue carved from a single piece of sandalwood (a national treasure), admire the exquisite Buddhist murals and sculptures, and explore the five grand halls dedicated to different Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. Your guide will share stories about the temple’s transformation from a royal residence to a religious site, the spread of Tibetan Buddhism in the Qing imperial court, and the cultural significance of its sacred artifacts.
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Shicha Lake Park (pass by)

Perhaps head to the Hutong area and take a rickshaw to enjoy a bit of the old Beijing that remains in the street food, traditional alleys and culture.
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The Great Wall at Badaling (pass by)

Our second tour package offers a Great Wall adventure, where you can choose from both well-developed and partially developed sections within Beijing. Badaling Great Wall is the most famous and well-preserved section, ideal for first-time visitors with convenient facilities; Juyongguan Great Wall is renowned for its magnificent mountain scenery and well-structured pass towers, a key military stronghold in ancient times; Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall stands out with its unique combination of Great Wall, lakes and mountains, offering a picturesque view of water surrounding the wall; the partially developed sections (such as some unrenovated stretches near Huanghuacheng) provide a more primitive and immersive experience for adventurous travelers. You can fully discuss with your guide to select the most suitable Great Wall section based on your preferences.
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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
  • Two customizable route packages are available for your choice: Downtown Beijing or Great Wall. Please select the one that best suits your preferences.
  • If you wish to include a visit to the Forbidden City in your itinerary, please inform us in advance. Both visitor tickets and tour guide tickets are subject to advance reservation and arrangement.
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Customized Beijing City Day Tour with Flexible Departure Time?

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). 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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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).
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The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (for hotels within the 4th ring road of Beijing City).
  • 6-8 Hours Tour.
  • Transport by private vehicle.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Gratuities.
  • Entrance fee ($10-$30:depends on the places they would visit since this is a customizable product).
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum.
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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee ($10-$30:depends on the places they would visit since this is a customizable product)
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Two customizable route packages are available for your choice: Downtown Beijing or Great Wall. Please select the one that best suits your preferences.
  • If you wish to include a visit to the Forbidden City in your itinerary, please inform us in advance. Both visitor tickets and tour guide tickets are subject to advance reservation and arrangement.
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