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Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall & Forbidden City
4.7
6 Ratings
Beijing
Discover the rich culture and history of Beijing with an insightful local guide. Engage in activities such as strolling through Tiananmen Square, exploring the palace that served as the residence for over twenty Ming and Qing emperors, visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, and savoring a genuine dumpling lunch.
Discover the rich culture and history of Beijing with an insightful local guide. Engage in activities such as strolling through Tiananmen Square, exploring the palace that served as the residence for over twenty Ming and Qing emperors, visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, and savoring a genuine dumpling lunch.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Beijing International Airport (PEK). Then we will drive about 1.5 hours to Great Wall of Mutianyu.\n\nOn arrival at Mutianyu, listen as your guide offers some background information about the famous wall \’97 a UNESCO World Heritage site and one…
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Beijing International Airport (PEK). Then we will drive about 1.5 hours to Great Wall of Mutianyu.\n\nOn arrival at Mutianyu, listen as your guide offers some background information about the famous wall \’97 a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of the World \’97 then enjoy around 2 hours to explore. Choose to ride the chairlift to Tower 6, returning by toboggan, or take the cable car to Tower 14 (recommended for those nervous of heights), and walk along part of the wall, taking in the spectacular views. \n\nAfter visiting the Great Wall, will drive around 1.5-hour to the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City.\n- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Tiananmen Square, right in the heart of Beijing. Jump out to walk around the vast public space, the largest city square in the world, with space for up to one million people. As you stroll around the grand square, learn more about its importance throughout history and hear about the many significant political events that have taken place there over the years. \n- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Continue on foot to the Forbidden City, once the epicenter of the Imperial City and the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Follow your guide on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, admiring the palatial buildings and cultural relics that date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. After visiting the Forbidden City.\n\nAfter forbidden city, your tour ends with drop-off at airport.
What's Included
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Transport by private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket
- Cable car tickets or Chairlift and Toboggan tickets
- Lunch at Chinese local restaurant
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Transport by private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance ticket
- Cable car tickets or Chairlift and Toboggan tickets
- Lunch at Chinese local restaurant
What's Not Included
- Gratuities ( recommended)
- Gratuities ( recommended)
Location
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(6 Ratings)
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Elisa
Sep 3, 2019
Amazing day trip with great guide - It was an incredible emotion to be at the great wall so fast from the airport! Our driver Marvin was perfect, speaking good english and helped us a lot with cash withdrawal, good food, souvenirs and every kind of necessities. We actually booked a longer layover trip, but after visiting the Forbidden City we were so tired and he was so nice to change plans and bring us to the airport giving back the money we already paid for the rest of the tour. A really unforgettable experience.
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Faraway522647
Mar 7, 2019
The best way to spend a long layover! - I had the best time with Jake. He was professional, had me in and out of all three places (the great wall, Tienanmen square Square & the Forbidden City) without feeling rushed.
So happy I booked this trip!
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Mb8728
Aug 10, 2025
Great private tour - Worth the money just for the convenience and not having to worry about a shuttle bus, transfers etc. My driver was Mr Guo and he was amazing — very polite, kind and respectful. Would recommend!
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Christinadurrant61
Apr 26, 2019
Walked the great wall at 84 - Melody was our guide. She was very good, helpful and caring. My 84 year old mother, brother and I were on tour together with a driver supplied by Jennys tours. We left at 7.30am for the Mutianyu Great Wall. We caught the chairlift up, whilst my brother went down via the toboggan. It was very steep, even though it was for a wheelchair. Then there are steps up to the wall at the very end. Steps edges are worn away and care needs to be exercised. Melody walked along the wall with my brother. Melody also guided the Forbidden City.
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