9-Hour Beijing Tour to Tian'anmen, Forbidden City and Mutianyu

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China and the world's largest public square
• 02 Visit the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties
• 03 Walk the UNESCO-listed Great Wall at the scenic Mutianyu section
• 04 See major landmarks including the Monument to the People's Heroes and Chairman Mao Memorial Hall

Visit three of Beijing's most famous attractions on this 9-hour tour: Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Mutianyu. Explore the palace where emperors ruled for centuries, walk along one of China's most iconic UNESCO-listed landmarks, and capture photos at the world's largest public square. This tour combines imperial history, monumental architecture, and one of the country's most celebrated sights in a single day.

Proceed to the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours

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

Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall

• Visit Tian'anmen Square, the symbolic heart of China and a gathering place for the masses.
• Explore the largest public square in the world and see legendary landmarks, including the Gate of Heavenly Peace, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, and the National Museum.
• Proceed to the Forbidden City, home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was once truly a forbidden place, where commoners were kept out for nearly 500 years.

• Have lunch at a nice local restaurant in Beijing.

• Head to the Mutianyu section of the UNESCO-listed Great Wall, about 90 minutes away by road.

• Spend about 2-2.5 hours there and take some pictures before driving back to the hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Bilingual English/Chinese tour guide

• Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver

• Fuel, toll, and parking fees

What's Not Included

• Entrance tickets

• Meals

• Gratuities

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Bei Jing apm, Wang Fu Jing, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China

Tour start

Bei Jing apm, Wang Fu Jing, Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.