Highlight Tour: Tiananmen, Forbidden City & Great Wall
Duration: 1 day
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Beijing Highlights Full-Day Coach Tour
Product ID: 24438
Tour all the must-see sites of Beijing on a full-day coach excursion. See man-made wonders, such as the Great Wall of China, Tian'anmen Square, and the splendid palaces of the Forbidden City.
About this activity
Duration 8 hours
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
A complimentary pick-up service is available from your hotel located within the third ring road in Beijing. If your hotel is not in city center, your tour guide will call you at your hotel one day before departure to confirm your departure time and a pick-up point in Beijing city center. You will need to go to the pick-up point by taxi at your own expense.Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Experience the imperial life of the Forbidden City
- Visit the largest city square in the world, Tian’anmen Square
- Enjoy superb views of the Great Wall of China as it snakes across hills and mountains
- Benefit from a door-to-door hotel transfer service
Full description
Enjoy a full-day exploring the top attractions of the historic city of Beijing. Travel by coach, with a hotel pick-up between 6:30 AM and 7:00 AM, and head for the world-famous Tian'anmen Square.
Also known as the “Gate of Heavenly Peace,” the imposing square is the gateway to the historic Forbidden City. As the world’s largest city square, Tian'anmen Square is of great cultural significance, and has been the site of several key events in Chinese history.
Move on to the magnificent Forbidden City. The old imperial palace is the largest and most complete collection of traditional architecture and court treasures from all the Chinese dynasties. You will have approximately 2 hours to wander around the Forbidden City, exploring the central axis from south to north.
After visiting the Forbidden City, you have the opportunity to shop at a Jade Carving Factory for 45 minutes. Jade carving is very famous special local product, demonstrating not only excellent carving skills, but also a mixture of many Chinese traditional cultures.
You then drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the longest and best fully-restored part of the Great Wall. With less crowds and more watchtowers, enjoy the Wall at your own pace. You can also take a cable car up and down the mountain at your own expense.
On the way back you will visit a traditional Chinese pharmacy, where you will learn a little about traditional Chinese medicine and enjoy a free foot massage. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing around 6:00 PM.
Also known as the “Gate of Heavenly Peace,” the imposing square is the gateway to the historic Forbidden City. As the world’s largest city square, Tian'anmen Square is of great cultural significance, and has been the site of several key events in Chinese history.
Move on to the magnificent Forbidden City. The old imperial palace is the largest and most complete collection of traditional architecture and court treasures from all the Chinese dynasties. You will have approximately 2 hours to wander around the Forbidden City, exploring the central axis from south to north.
After visiting the Forbidden City, you have the opportunity to shop at a Jade Carving Factory for 45 minutes. Jade carving is very famous special local product, demonstrating not only excellent carving skills, but also a mixture of many Chinese traditional cultures.
You then drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, the longest and best fully-restored part of the Great Wall. With less crowds and more watchtowers, enjoy the Wall at your own pace. You can also take a cable car up and down the mountain at your own expense.
On the way back you will visit a traditional Chinese pharmacy, where you will learn a little about traditional Chinese medicine and enjoy a free foot massage. Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing around 6:00 PM.
Includes
- Entrance fees
- Lunch
- Hotel pick-up and drop off (city center hotels only)
What’s Not Included
- Tips
- Cable car fee (RMB 120)
- Shuttle bus fee (RMB 15)
Prepare for the activity
Important information
Know before you go
• A complimentary pick-up service is available from your hotel located within the city center in Beijing. If your hotel is not in city center, your tour guide will call you at your hotel one day before departure to confirm your departure time and a pick-up point in Beijing city center. You will need to go to the pick-up point by taxi at your own expense
• As the new Forbidden City policy, customer's passport number and full name is required to book the Forbidden City tickets. Your hotel check-in name/number is also required
• As the new Forbidden City policy, customer's passport number and full name is required to book the Forbidden City tickets. Your hotel check-in name/number is also required
From £25.20 per person
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Beijing Highlights Full-Day Coach Tour
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