Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

By Travel China Guide

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Features

Free cancellation available
2d
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Discover the captivating layers of Beijing on an all-inclusive 2-day tour designed exclusively for discerning travellers. Led by an expert local guide, explore iconic historical landmarks like the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, and Summer Palace, while also uncovering the city’s lesser-known local life, from the peaceful Lama Temple to the hidden Hutong alleys. Rest assured with seamless hotel transfers and our transparent upfront price with no hidden charges.

4 World Heritage Sites: Forbidden City, Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Cultural Immersions: Traditional Hutong rickshaw ride and a courtyard family visit.
All-inclusive: Door-to-door transfers, entrance fees, guide and driver, a buffet lunch
Great Wall Experience: Return cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down included.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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2-Day Beijing Mini Group Tours

2d
English

Feature: All highlights in one go, saving with group pricing while enjoying mini-group flexibility.
All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch on Day 1, guide & driver.
Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.
Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 07:00

Price details

€156.93 x 1 Adult€156.93

Total

Until Wed, 8 Jul

2-Day Beijing Private Tours

2d
English

Feature: Classic tours fully customisable to your personal interests.
All-inclusive: Private guide & driver, exclusive car, tickets, buffet lunch on day 1, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan.
Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall.
Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace.
Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€595.28 x 1 Adult€595.28

Total

Until Wed, 8 Jul

What's included, what's not

Highway tolls, parking fees, and local taxes
Great Wall facilities: a scenic round-way cable car, or a fun chairlift up & toboggan down
All entrance fees
Lunch
Professional guide, dedicated driver, Eco-friendly electric vehicle
A premium buffet lunch for Day 1
Unlimited bottled water
Pickup & drop-off at your city centre hotel lobby
Free child seat upon request
Free earphones
Hotel accommodation
Service charge

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialised infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free pickup and drop-off are included for city centre hotels. If your hotel is outside the service zone, an additional mileage fee applies, or you can join us at a designated meeting point. Please be ready 5 minutes before the pickup time confirmed the day before. Please note that no-shows are non-refundable.
If your travel date falls on a Monday when the main sights of the Temple of Heaven are closed, we’ll visit Beihai Park instead.
The Forbidden City requires a real-name reservation 7 days in advance and tickets are easily sold out. We highly recommend booking your tour as early as possible; otherwise, international travellers may need to line up to buy tickets on site.
Please provide your accurate passport information for real-name ticket bookings, and make sure to carry the same valid ID on the tour day; otherwise, the scenic area will deny entry.
Chinese nationals, including guests from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, need to provide their official Chinese names and book at least 7 days in advance.
Your expert guide will help you breeze through security checks at Tiananmen Square. Leave your bag in the car and carry only your passport and bottled water to speed up the progress.
Great Wall Toboggan: For safety, it is not available for guests over 60, pregnant women, and children under 3. Children aged 3 to 10 may ride when accompanied by an adult. Don’t worry if the toboggan isn’t for you – the return cable car or chairlift is suitable for everyone.
This tour is not recommended for guests over 85 or wheelchair users.
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Tiananmen Square - Forbidden City (Palace Museum) - Buffet Lunch - Mutianyu Great Wall

6 stops
Meals: lunch
Accommodation: Not included

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)

Meet your guide in your hotel lobby for a seamless, chauffeured transfer to Tiananmen Square, the heart of Beijing’s historic axis and modern power centre. Enjoy a relaxing stroll to capture stunning photos of landmarks like the Great Hall of the People, National Museum, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and Monument to the People’s Heroes.

Forbidden City-The Palace Museum

2h
Admission ticket included

Step into the magnificent Forbidden City (Palace Museum), the world’s ultimate imperial palace and China’s power centre for 500 years from 1420 to 1911 AD. While navigating the emperors’ legendary 9,999 rooms can be overwhelming, our curated, expert-led route cuts through the crowds, ensuring a smooth journey showcasing the absolute highlights along the grand axis from the Meridian Gate to the Gate of Divine Prowess.

Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)

30m
Admission ticket included

Explore the Outer Court’s three grand halls, where the emperor hosted state ceremonies.

Palace of Heavenly Purity

30m
Admission ticket included

Discover the Inner Court’s three main palaces - the emperor’s private quarters and executive office.

The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum

30m
Admission ticket included

Wander through the leisure grounds for the emperor and the imperial harem.

Mutianyu Great Wall

4h
Admission ticket included

Relax during a scenic 1.5-hour drive to the beautifully preserved, crowd-free Mutianyu Great Wall. Before your ascent, refuel with a premium buffet lunch with local flavours and soft drinks. To maximise your comfort, we’ve included your choice of mountain transport: take a leisurely return cable car ride, or ascend via chairlift and ride a thrilling toboggan down. Enjoy a 2-hour hike along the defensive wall built atop the undulating ridges, uncovering historical beacon towers and soaking in breathtaking views. Finally, we will escort you back to your city centre Beijing hotel.

Day 2: Temple of Heaven - Hutong Rickshaw Tour & Local Family Visit - Lama Temple - Summer Palace

4 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Not included

Temple of Heaven

2h
Admission ticket included

Your morning begins with a hotel pickup before we whisk you to the Temple of Heaven, a sacred sanctuary where ancient emperors held elaborate rituals to secure prosperous harvests. Alongside your guide, you’ll marvel at the architectural genius of the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, stand on the Circular Mound Altar where emperors communed with Heaven, and test the mysterious acoustics of the Echo Wall. Note: If your travel date falls on a Monday when the main sights of the Temple of Heaven are closed, we’ll visit Beihai Park instead.

Hutong Tour

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Let’s continue our journey into the historic Hutong alleys. Board a traditional rickshaw to glide through a maze of narrow, willow-shaded lanes alive with local chatter. The real highlight comes with an exclusive family visit inside a private quadrangle courtyard, where you’ll experience authentic Beijing hospitality and a rare glimpse into centuries of the locals’ preserved heritage and life wisdom.

Lama Temple

1h 30m
Admission ticket included

Next, we’ll visit the ancient Lama Temple, a brilliant fusion of Han Chinese and Tibetan architecture that stands as Beijing’s largest and most impeccably preserved Buddhist lamasery.

Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)

2h
Admission ticket included

Our grand finale goes to the Summer Palace, a grand imperial retreat dominated by the majestic Longevity Hill and the vast, peaceful Kunming Lake. Strolling beneath the intricately painted beams of the Long Corridor, you’ll feel transported back to the days of imperial luxury. Finally, we will escort you smoothly back to your hotel.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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