• Beijing - In the morning, the guide will meet the group at the hotel lobby for a comfortable journey in a luxury minivan to Tiananmen Square.
• Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Visiting this square involves several time-consuming security checks. To enter Tiananmen Square swiftly, especially during holidays, it is recommended to leave bags in the car and carry only a passport and bottled water to use the no-bag passage, avoiding long security check queues.
• Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang) - Exterior view
• Monument of the People’s Heroes - Exterior view
• Great Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang) - Exterior view
• National Museum Of China - Exterior view
• Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Continue the tour of the over 600-year-old Forbidden City, the world’s largest and most well-preserved imperial palace complex, home to 24 emperors from 1368 to 1911 AD. The guide will accompany the group to visit the most important palaces on the central axis and chambers on the two wings among its 9,999 rooms, providing in-depth explanations and expert photography guidance. Note: If the travel date is a Monday when the Forbidden City is closed, the tour will visit the royal resort Summer Palace instead.
• Meridian Gate (Wu Men) - Visit
• Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian) - Visit the three main halls of the Outer Court where ancient emperors held state ceremonies.
• Palace of Heavenly Purity - Visit the three main halls of the Inner Court - the emperor’s sleeping quarters and the place for handling daily affairs.
• The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum - Visit the entertainment venue for the emperor and the imperial harem.
• Mutianyu Great Wall - The guide will accompany the group on a 1.5-hour drive to Mutianyu, the most beautiful section of the Great Wall of China in Beijing. Lunch is at the group’s discretion. For convenience, some fast food chains are available nearby, such as Burger King, Pizza Hut, and Subway. The local tour guide will point out the locations. The Chinese buffet here is not recommended. Then, avoid the crowds to enjoy the ancient military defense’s grandeur, the charming scenery, and hiking pleasure for at least 2.5 hours.
• Back Lakes (Hou Hai) - The final stop today will be the Hutong alleys area, featuring the scenic Houhai Lake surrounded by unique bars, cafes, and restaurants, and the typical alleyways full of old Beijing’s charm. Guests can explore freely here and then return to the hotel independently, or the guide and driver will escort them back to the hotel directly.

• Professional English speaking tour guide & Air conditioned minivan with chauffeur
• Pick up and drop off to hotels within the third ring road of the Beijing city
• Entrance fees to the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall
• Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
• Applicable only for 1 Day Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq. Great Wall, Hutong tour

• Meals
• Gratuities
• Cable car fee at the Great Wall
• Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair

Join the stress-free Beijing mini group full-day tour, featuring a Price Beat Guarantee and a No Shopping Promise. Begin with a morning stroll through Tiananmen Square, and bypass the ticket line to explore the 600-year-old imperial Forbidden City. Enjoy a 2 to 3-hour hike on the Mutianyu Great Wall. Conclude the day with a visit to the lively Houhai Lake and Tobacco Pipe Lane (Yandai Xiejie) Hutong in the evening.

· Mini group of approximately 12 members, ensuring more personalized service.
· No shopping detours, no factory visits, no tea ceremonies, and no shopping site restaurants, saving at least two hours for a purely sightseeing experience. This tour is designed for guests’ enjoyment rather than shopping commissions.
· Skip the ticket line at all attractions.
· A professional English-speaking guide provides in-depth commentary and photography inspiration.

• Tickets to the Forbidden City require a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and are easily sold out, so you are advised to book the tour at least 8 days before. Otherwise, international travelers will need to line up at the entrance to buy tickets.
• We guarantee 100% No Shopping Stops in our tours. Sharpen your vigilance to avoid those tours with tourist traps including jade factory or tea ceremony that waste your sightseeing time.
• We offer free pick-up within the Third Ring Road of Beijing, beyond which there will be an extra charge, so we suggest you book centrally located downtown hotels. Please get ready at the hotel lobby at least 5 minutes in advance of the pick-up time confirmed with you a day before. No-show is non-refundable.
• Please provide the correct passport information for booking the real-name tickets. And make sure to carry the same identification when travelling; otherwise, you will be refused entry by the scenic areas.
• Group Size: About 12 people. There are chances that 10% of the tour groups will exceed 12 people but we will make proper arrangements.
• Departures are guaranteed with two persons in Mar to Nov and three persons in Dec to Feb.
• Since the Forbidden City is closed on Mondays, we’ll arrange Summer Palace instead of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.