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2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights
Tiananmen Square, Beijing
Hutong
Summer Palace
Forbidden City

2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights

By Travel China Guide
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 19,309 per adult
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Overview

Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with Rickshaw ride in the second day tours. Besides, you will also have a photo stop at the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest) and stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong at the first night.

This 2-day mini group tour with maximum 6 guests ensures a more personal experience. Avoid the ticket line at the entrance of all attractions. No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.

Activity location

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Regent Beijing
    • 99 金宝街
    • 100005, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights
  • Activity duration is 2 days2d2d
  • English

Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with Rickshaw ride in the second day tours. Besides, you will also have a photo stop at the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest) and stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong at the first night.

This 2-day mini group tour with maximum 6 guests ensures a more personal experience. Avoid the ticket line at the entrance of all attractions. No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00
Price details
P 19,308.77 x 2 AdultsP 38,617.54
Total
Price is P 38,617.54
Until Thu, May 2

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedUmbrellas are provided for free use
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir conditioned minivan with chauffeur
  • What's includedWhat's includedProfessional English speaking guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedPick up and drop off to anywhere within the 3rd ring road of Beijing
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedMeals
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOvernight accommodation
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedCable car fee at the Great Wall

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out in minutes. Kindly advise you to book the tour at least 10 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing City. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
  • Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel.
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
  • This supplier also offers 1-day mini group tour and multi-day tours. Please search the supplier's name to check its tour list.

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Bird's Nest
  • 5 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
  • 30m
In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven minivan will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD). The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
Mutianyu Great Wall
  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
After 1.5 hours driving, you will arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the best preserved and most popular section among all in Beijing. The itinerary designer smartly choose afternoon to visit the Wall to avoid the crowds, and you’ll have at least 2.5 hours to visit the wall and take some nice photos.
Niaochao National Stadium
On the way back to downtown, drive by the national stadium, also known as the bird's nest, which is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. You’ll have a short stop here to appreciate its exterior appearance and take some photos.
Nanluoguxiang
  • 1h
Then drive by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong, which is a typical representation of real life in Beijing with various local food stalls, souvenir shops, cafes, and pubs. If you are interested, you can explore it at your own pace and return to the hotel by yourself. Your guide will be happy to offer suggestions on how to get back to your hotel. If you prefer not to tour the Hutong area, your guide will escort you back to the hotel after dropping off the others.
Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong Alleys, Lama Temple & Summer Palace
  • 4 stops
  • Meals: Not included
  • Accommodation: Not included
Temple of Heaven
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
In the morning, the guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel on time and continue your Beijing group tour to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvest in ancient times. Now it turns out to be a big park where you can see local people doing exercise and more recreational activities.
Hutong Tour
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next continue your tour to Beijing Hutong. There you will take a rickshaw to go through the old alleys and pay a visit to a Hutong family to see how the old Beijingers live. There are many popular restaurants, cafes and local food stores in the area. It should be a good chance to taste the local food if you want to have a try. Your guide will offer you suggestions. After lunch, you could stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.
Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Lamasery is a beautiful old temple in the center of Beijing. It was initially built in 1694 as the residence Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. Now it is considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
An about 30-minute drive will take you to the Summer Palace, which is reputed as the museum of ancient royal gardens. Your expert guide will show you around. Centered upon Wanshou Mountain and Kunming Lake, the Summer Palace boasts a perfect combination of natural landscape and royal garden. It is a fantastic resort for travelers to admire the peaceful landscapes and magnificent architectures. After that, you will be escorted back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESTiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLERegent Beijing
    • 99 金宝街
    • 100005, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEJW Marriott Hotel Beijing Central
    • 118305, Beijing, 北京市, China
  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Westin Beijing Chaoyang
    • 7 号 Dong San Huan Bei Lu
    • 100027, Chao Yang Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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