2-Day Beijing Highlights Tour: UNESCO Sites, History and Culture

Your friendly and knowledgeable private guide will give you a comprehensive overview of this fascinating city, its local community and cuisine during a 2-day tour. The sites you will visit including the UNESCO Sites: Great Wall of China, Forbidden City, Temple of heaven and Summer Palace. Enjoy the amazing Chinese acrobatic show, enjoy authentic Chinese Lunch, explore Hutong allays. Flexible itinerary of this private tour will let you travel and explore at your own pace and style.

Tour  Highlights

• All inclusive tour with cable car/ski lift toboggan ride
• Private tour more focus on history, culture and life
• Learn about the history of the Qing Dynasty
• Explore the fascinating Summer Palace and hear the stories about the Dragon Lady

• Make sure everyone bring passport with
• Full names and passport numbers are required to book tickets for attractions

Itinerary Quick Look

Day 1: Temple of Heaven –Tian’anmen Square–Forbidden City– Hutong Tour (L)

Your guide and driver will meet you in your hotel’s lobby in Beijing. Start your adventure from the Temple of Heaven which was visited by the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties for annual ceremonies of prayer to Heaven. The Temple of Heaven is one of several worship sites in the capital where the emperors offered sacrifices. It was constructed between 1406 and 1420 during the reign of Ming Emperor YongLe, who also oversaw the creation of the Forbidden City during the same period. You will get a change to enjoy the local’s morning exercise in the temple and are welcome to join them in the park.

Later, you will stop at a local restaurant for a delicious Peking duck lunch

After that, you will continue to explore one of the world’s largest public areas—Tian’anmen Square, home to the National Museum of China, the mausoleum of Mao Zedong and the great Monument to the Peoples’ Heroes. From there you will pass through the South gate to the magnificent Forbidden City – a 250-acre complex of courtyards, palaces, pavilions and gardens, which served as the imperial palace for emperors and their households for more than 500 years. The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

Move on to the Drum Tower area and explore the Hutong allays, get to know the history and the life style of the locals who live in hutong. The day will be over with Chinese acrobatic show (at your own cost).

Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.

Day 2: Great Wall at Mutianyu Section– Summer Palace(L)

You driver and tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby at 8am and take you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. It’s is a bit more rugged and slightly less crowded than more famous Badaling section of the Wall. Over 96% of Mutianyu is covered with trees and orchards. Once arrive at the The Mutianyu Great Wall, you’ll enjoy a less hurried experience and take time to marvel at this wondrous structure and the surrounding hillsides. Hiking up and down for about 1.5 hours at the various sections of the Wall, exploring the watch and beacon towers.

Then you will stop at local restaurant for lunch.

After lunch you will continue to the well-preserved royal garden, the Summer Palace. World-renowned for its beautiful landscape and spectacular architecture the Summer Palace is listed as the World Heritage Site and considered as one of the most classical gardens in the world. Stroll around the gardens with your tour guide and learn many interesting stories about the powerful Dragon Lady.

After the Summer Palace you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Please note: This tour doesn’t include the accommodation, please book at your own expense.

Discount available at low season, please send inquiries!

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund

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