2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights
2-Day Small-Group Tour of Beijing Highlights
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square in the first day and visit the Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Lama Temple and old Hutongs with Rickshaw ride in the second day tours. Besides, you will also have a photo stop at the National Stadium (aka Bird's Nest) and stop by the bustling Nanluoguxiang Hutong at the first night.This 2-day mini group tour with maximum 6 guests ensures a more personal experience. Avoid the ticket line at the entrance of all attractions.
No shopping detours, no factory, no tea ceremony and no shopping site restaurant, which at least save you two hours today for a pure sightseeing experience. That's the reason why you can have more time at the attraction sites. This tour are running for guests' interests rather than the shopping commission.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
In the morning, your professional guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven minivan will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
30 minutesForbidden City-The Palace Museum
The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
3 hoursMutianyu Great Wall
After 1.5 hours driving, you will arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the best preserved and most popular section among all in Beijing. The itinerary designer smartly choose afternoon to visit the Wall to avoid the crowds, and you’ll have at least 2.5 hours to visit the wall and take some nice photos.
2 hours 30 minutesNiaochao National Stadium
On the way back to downtown, drive by the national stadium, also known as the bird's nest, which is the main stadium of 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. You’ll have a short stop here to appreciate its exterior appearance and take some photos.
Nanluoguxiang
Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong Alleys, Lama Temple & Summer Palace
1 hourTemple of Heaven
In the morning, the guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel on time and continue your Beijing group tour to the Temple of Heaven, where the emperors worshiped the God of Heaven for good harvest in ancient times. Now it turns out to be a big park where you can see local people doing exercise and more recreational activities.
1 hour 30 minutesHutong Tour
Next continue your tour to Beijing Hutong. There you will take a rickshaw to go through the old alleys and pay a visit to a Hutong family to see how the old Beijingers live. There are many popular restaurants, cafes and local food stores in the area. It should be a good chance to taste the local food if you want to have a try. Your guide will offer you suggestions. After lunch, you could stroll around Houhai Lake and explore more of the Hutong area.
1 hourLama Temple (Yonghegong)
Lama Temple, also known as Yonghe Lamasery is a beautiful old temple in the center of Beijing. It was initially built in 1694 as the residence Emperor Yongzheng when he was just a prince. Now it is considered as the largest and most perfectly preserved lamasery in present day China.
1 hourSummer Palace (Yiheyuan)
No accommodation included on this day.
2 hoursIncluded
- Professional English speaking guide
- Pick up and drop off to anywhere within the 3rd ring road of Beijing
- Air conditioned minivan with chauffeur
- Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
- Umbrellas are provided for free use
- Entry/Admission - Lama Temple (Yonghegong)
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Temple of Heaven
- Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
- Entry/Admission - Hutong Tour
Not Included
- Meals
- Overnight accommodation
- Gratuities
- Cable car fee at the Great Wall
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 3rd Ring Road of Beijing City. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
- Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- This supplier also offers 1-day mini group tour and multi-day tours. Please search the supplier's name to check its tour list.
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.