Overview: 

For this specialized private two-day tour, walk less and save time. On the first day, visit Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Beijing Hutong, and Temple of Heaven. On the second day, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, Summer Palace, and the Bird’s Nest. The cable car of Mutianyu takes you directly to the Great Wall and the dragon boat of the Summer Palace takes you to see the most beautiful Wanshou Mountain (additional break for your legs.)

 What to Expect:

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Drum Tower, Lama Temple, Beijing Hutong, and Temple of Heaven

Day 01: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby at 8:30am (departure times will be adjusted according to the season.)

First off, you’ll visit the central landmark of Beijing, Tiananmen Square. China is the most populous country in the world, thousands visit the Square daily. Modern China began here.

Within the center of Tiananmen Square is a monument dedicated to the People’s Heroes, those who died during the Second World War. On the east side is the Great wall of the People; heading west is the National History Museum; and on the south is the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall.

The architectural structure of the square was established in accordance with the traditional Chinese theory of Feng Shui (BE SURE TO TAKE A PHOTO HERE.)

The tour guide will take you from the South Gate to the Forbidden City. The Forbidden City was once the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It has experienced 24 emperors and represents the highest level of Chinese architecture. It is the world’s largest and most preserved building complex of the Forbidden City’s wooden structure palace.

You’ll leave the East Gate after visiting the main attractions.

Your private car will then bring you to the Drum Tower which is surrounded by the Beijing Hutong area providing a window into the City’s past. For thousands of years, Beijingers have lived in the narrow alley area. In order to avoid the destruction of these traditional structures in modern cities, the government protects the area. Under the guidance of a guide, you may tour a local family’s home and witness their life.

 Lunch will be arranged near the Drum Tower.

During the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, located in the western suburbs of Beijing (15kilometers from the city center.) It was the royal private garden of the Qing Dynasty before 1900 and was later opened to tourists. It is based on Kunming Lake about Wanshou Mountain and in Hangzhou on the West Lake. It is a large-scale landscape garden built by the design method of Jiangnan Garden. It is also the most preserved royal place, known as the “Royal Garden Museum.” The highlight is the dragon boat on the Kunming Lake in the summer to see the entire Summer Palace.

Later you can tour the Red Bridge Market, the most dynamic souvenir market in Beijing. Our tour guides will give you tips on how to bargain with small traders, so you can leave happily with your favorite souvenirs.

After the tour. The guide will take you back to your hotel or other desired location (around 5pm) You may also inquire about popular restaurants in the city where our driver can take you.

Day 02: Visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall and take a dragon boat ride to see the Summer Palace. The Great Wall in Beijing totals more than 600 kilometers. For the past 10 years, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall has been considered by tourist as the best to experience of the Great Wall. Compared to other sections of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu is not crowded and is convenient to commute to with plenty of surrounding transportation options. The Great wall is gentle for the elderly and suitable for young children to walk. The highlight of this trip will be the Toboggan down and cable car to come up with our tour guides to accompanying you throughout the trip, explaining the history of the Great Wall.

Lunch will be at a restaurant near the Great Wall; taste the famous Kung Pao Chicken and Chinese dumplings.

During the afternoon, visit the Summer Palace, located in the western suburbs of Beijing (15kilometers from the city center.) It was the royal private garden of the Qing Dynasty before 1900 and was later opened to tourists. It is based on Kunming Lake about Wanshou Mountain and in Hangzhou on the West Lake. It is a large-scale landscape garden built by the design method of Jiangnan Garden. It is also the most preserved royal place, known as the “Royal Garden Museum.” The highlight is the dragon boat on the Kunming Lake in the summer to see the entire Summer Palace.

The tour usually ends around 5pm.