Private Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City

Make the most of your Beijing layover and visa-free entry with this 8-hour private tour of the city's essential sights. Three UNESCO sites in one day layover tour. Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City. Tour includes entrance fees, personal guide, lunch, and private, climate-controlled vehicle.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Mutianyu Great Wall, Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing China

On arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport, you'll see your driver and tour guide holding a card with your name: they'll help you with your bags as you hop into the climate-controlled vehicle. It takes about an hour to drive to one of the most famous landmarks in the world, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Great Wall.

Less crowded than the Great Wall at Badaling, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is famous for its beautiful surroundings, with forest-clad hills and fresh mountain air. Enjoy a couple of hours hiking along the fully restored wall with your guide. Cable car up and toboggan to slide down would bring be more interesting for your trip.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang), West Changan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

Enjoy an authentic Chinese lunch at a nearby restaurant before driving into the city. The journey takes around an hour and 40 minutes, traffic depending.

Your first stop will be the world's largest city square: Tiananmen Square. Your guide will show you the Great Hall of the People, China's answer to the Capitol, the gigantic National Museum of China, and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, where the revolutionary leader's remains are preserved for posterity.

Duration: 1 hour

Pass By: Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang), West of Tian'anmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100017 China

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Pass By: Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang), Tiananmen Square, Dongcheng District, Beijing China

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Stop At: Forbidden City-The Palace Museum, No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China

From here, it's about a 15-minute walk to the UNESCO-listed Forbidden City, Beijing's imperial palace and home to almost 600 years of history. Between 1420 and 1912 no fewer than 24 emperors, both Ming and Qing, ruled from here. You'll spend a couple of hours here with your guide, discovering highlights from entrance halls to private quarters, gardens, and museums.

At the end of your tour, your driver and guide will drop you back at the airport in good time for your onward flight.

Please note: the Forbidden City is closed on Monday. On this day, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace and Great Wall day tour instead. The Summer Palace was emperors' lakeside summer retreat.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian), Inside The Palace Museum, Beijing China

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Pass By: The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum, Inside The Palace of Museum, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100006 China

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Informacion Adicional
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)"
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Stroller accessible"
"Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required"
"Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately"
"Please wear comfortable shoes"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Infant seats available"
"The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. On these days, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, the emperors' lakeside summer retreat, instead."
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
After booking this tour, the meeting point and time will send by email.

Airports

• Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Cable car or toboggan to the Great Wall
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Authentic local Lunch
• Private guide
• Round way airport transfers
• Private vehicle
• Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
• Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

Not Included

• Gratuities
• Souvenirs

Facilities