China · Architecture

2-Day Beijing Architecture Tour with Mutianyu Great Wall Hike

2 Days Round trip from Dongcheng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Jing Shan Park
02 Visit Lama Temple, a functioning monastery with three fabulous artworks
03 Hike the magnificent Great Wall of Mutianyu for about 2 to 3 hours
04 Take a boat ride for panoramic views at the Summer Palace

Discover Beijing's world-renowned architectural and cultural landmarks on this 2-day trip. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jing Shan Park, Lama Temple, the Great Wall of Mutianyu, and the Summer Palace while enjoying authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant. Climb to the mountaintop for a bird's eye view of the city and hike along the magnificent Great Wall of Mutianyu for about 2 to 3 hours. This tour combines imperial heritage, ancient hutongs, and iconic scenery in one memorable experience.

Climb to the mountaintop for a bird's eye view of the city and hike along the magnificent Great Wall of Mutianyu for about 2 to 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Beijing

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Beijing Landmarks, Hutongs, and Lama Temple

Pick up from your hotel at 8:30 am by the tour guide.
Visit Tiananmen Square and stroll around this public square.
Head to see the Forbidden City, a palace complex in Dongcheng District, Beijing.
Climb to the mountaintop of Jing Shan Park for a bird's eye view.
Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Stroll or take a rickshaw ride through this unique ancient Beijing and its hutongs.
Discover ancient dwellings with residents, shops, and narrow alleys.
Visit Lama Temple, a great temple with a functioning monastery, and admire its three fabulous artworks.
Return to your hotel.

Day 02

Mutianyu Great Wall Hike and Summer Palace

Pick up from your hotel at 8:30 am by the tour guide.
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime hike at the Great Wall of Mutianyu for about 2 to 3 hours.
Take memorable pictures.
Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.
Visit the Summer Palace, the best-preserved imperial garden in the world.
Take a boat ride to enjoy the panoramic view at the Summer Palace.
Return to your hotel.