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3-Day Beijing City Tour with Mutianyu Great Wall and Imperial Sights

3 Days Round trip from Beijing Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit Tiananmen Square, Jing Shan Park, and the Olympic Park
  • 02 Marvel at the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
  • 03 Explore the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace's Imperial Garden
  • 04 Walk the Sacred Way at the Ming Tombs
  • 05 Relish authentic Chinese food at local restaurants

Embark on this 3-day comprehensive tour to explore Beijing and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Jing Shan Park, the Ming Tombs, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and the Olympic Park, while enjoying authentic Chinese lunches at local restaurants. This journey combines Beijing's imperial history, traditional Hutongs, and iconic modern landmarks in one well-rounded experience.

Take on the Great Wall of Mutianyu for a once-in-a-lifetime hike, which will take about 2 to 3 hours.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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

1
Day 01

Beijing History, the Forbidden City and Hutongs

  • Pick up from your hotel at 8:30 AM.

  • Stroll around Tiananmen Square, the symbol of the establishment of the People's Republic of China.

  • Delve into the beautiful and mysterious Forbidden City, the largest Imperial Palace in the world.

  • Climb to the mountaintop for a bird's-eye view at Jing Shan Park.

  • Relish the tastiest Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant.

  • Walk along the Hutongs, among the traditional courtyard residences.

Return to the hotel for rest.

2
Day 02

Sacred Way, Ming Tombs and the Mutianyu Great Wall

  • Pick up from your hotel at 8:00 AM.

  • Enjoy a scenic drive to the Ming Tombs and walk along the Sacred Way (the Divine Road).

  • Visit the Chang Ling Tomb, the largest of the Ming Tombs.

  • Indulge your taste buds with a flavorful lunch at a local Chinese restaurant.

  • Take on the Great Wall of Mutianyu for a once-in-a-lifetime hike, which will take about 2 to 3 hours.

Return to your hotel for a well-deserved rest.

3
Day 03

Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and Olympic Park

  • Pick up from your hotel at 9:00 AM.

  • Visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest group of temple buildings in China and the largest heaven-worshipping structure in the world.

  • Stroll through the Summer Palace, the best-preserved Imperial Garden, and enjoy a boat ride.

  • Experience Chinese food at a local Chinese restaurant.

  • Walk around the Olympic Park and marvel at its innovative architecture.

Conclusion of the tour at the Olympic Park.

Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace gardens

Where this trip takes you

Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace gardens

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Beijing 1 city · 3 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

  • Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel

  • A/C car with a professional driver

  • Ticket fees for the above-mentioned sights

  • Chairlift and toboggan tickets on the Great Wall

  • Ferry boat in the Summer Palace

  • Lunch

What's Not Included

  • Discretionary and incidental expenses such as souvenirs

Know before you go

  • With each additional client after 3, charges will be 70 USD extra.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Beijing, China
Tour start
Beijing, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 days finish where they began, in Beijing.

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