Tiananmen Square + Forbidden City + Summer Palace + Hutong Rickshaw Tour

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Pickup time: 8:30 am at your hotel lobby

Visit the expansive Tiananmen Square, the largest city center square located in the heart of Beijing. Observe the Tiananmen Gate adorned with Chairman Mao’s portrait, the national flag, the National Museum building, the Great Hall of the People, and the Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Forbidden City - The Palace Museum - Discover the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Forbidden City, and explore the 600-year-old Royal Palace. Accompanied by a professional guide, visit the rooms where 24 emperors once resided. Learn about the lives of ancient emperors and the intriguing stories of the concubines. Explore lesser-known areas, such as the missing half room from the 9,999.5 rooms of the Forbidden City. Notably, you will have the opportunity to visit the Treasure Hall, a site often missed by regular tours.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan) - In the afternoon, explore the best-preserved imperial garden, the Summer Palace. Originally built in 1750, burned in 1860, and rebuilt in 1888, hear from your expert guide about why the renowned Empress Dowager Cixi adored this place and spent a fortune to restore it. Learn about her lavish lifestyle and the stories behind it. Admire her opera house, birthday celebration rooms, the longest painted corridor, and the stunning Kunming Lake.

Hutong Tour - Visit the most charming Hutong alley area, an old city with genuine ambiance. Enjoy a rickshaw ride through the Hou Hai lake area, experience the old Beijing atmosphere, and stop to visit a local square courtyard family. Gain insights into the local family’s life, including birdcages, pomegranate trees, a fish pond, and a tea table, all rich with Chinese culture. Pass by Houhai Lake, visit the Yin-ding Bridge, and enjoy a pleasant walk. It promises to be a fantastic experience!

Mutianyu Great Wall (Round Trip Cable Car) + Temple of Heaven

Mutianyu Great Wall - Meet your guide and driver at your hotel lobby at 8:30 am, ready for the Great Wall tour. Skip the line to see the less crowded section of the wall — the Mutianyu Great Wall. It is one of the best-preserved sections, offering breathtaking views. You will have the chance to take a chairlift to the top and then enjoy a toboggan slide down for a fun experience. In 1972, President Nixon visited this section of the wall during his first trip to China. Your guide will share detailed historical stories and accompany you on the climb.

Temple of Heaven - In the afternoon, head to the iconic Temple of Heaven in Beijing, the largest worship structure in the world built by the Ming and Qing emperors. Stroll through the park and observe local retirees playing poker and chess, enjoying a peaceful moment.

• Professional English/ Spanish/ French speaking guide
• Air-conditioned car service
• All sights entrance tickets
• Lunch
• Mineral water
• Round trip cable car / chairlift up and toboggan down

• Gratuities ( Recommended )

Dedicate two entire days to explore Beijing’s UNESCO World Heritage sites: Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace. Enjoy the unique experience of a Hutong rickshaw ride. Savor a renowned Peking duck lunch, a must-try in Beijing. A professional guide and driver will accompany the tour, and it includes two delicious lunches and entrance tickets to all attractions.

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