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The journey
Take this 2-day tour of Beijing to explore some of its most fascinating sites. Discover the Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world, and Tian'anmen Square, the largest public square in the world. Travel to Mutianyu to marvel at the Great Wall of China and its watchtowers, and continue to the Temple of Heaven and the Summer Palace, the imperial family's summer resort. The tour also includes a quick stop at the Olympic Stadium Bird's Nest.
Discover the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the ancient wonders of the world.
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Day by day
Pick up from your hotel and meet your English-speaking Chinese guide.
Visit the Ming Tombs, where all but one of the Ming emperors were buried.
Discover the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu, one of the ancient wonders of the world.
Drop off at your hotel and retire for the day.
Pick up from your hotel and meet your English-speaking Chinese guide.
Discover the Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square. This 14th-century walled compound, which housed the Ming and Qing dynasty emperors, was named the "Forbidden City" because it was off-limits to ordinary citizens.
Visit the Temple of Heaven, used by the emperors for annual ceremonies honoring the heavens to ensure a good harvest. It is one of Beijing's most famous parks.
Behold the Summer Palace, the summer home of the emperor and his court.
Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.
Where this trip takes you
Mutianyu watchtowers, Forbidden City courtyards, Tiananmen Square
The route
The fine print
Entrance tickets
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Air-conditioned car or tour coach with driver
English-speaking Chinese tour guide
Authentic Chinese lunch
Hotel expenses
Tips and gratuities for the guide and driver
Personal expenses
The 2-day tour can be done in the opposite sequence depending on the schedule.
Beijing airport transfers start from $50 for a car, $70 for a van, $90 for a minibus, and $150 for a bus.
Logistics
Your 2 days finish where they began, in Huairou District.
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