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4-Day Beijing Imperial Highlights & Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour

🏯 Discover Beijing's imperial heritage through 【Tian'anmen Square】, hidden halls of 【Forbidden City】, the sacred architecture of 【Temple of Heaven】, and 【Mutianyu Great Wall】, then step into traditional hutong life, taste Beijing roast duck, and finish among the lakes and gardens of 【Summer Palace】. 🧱
4-Day
From US$869/pax
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👑 Go Beyond the Main Halls of the Forbidden City
Explore the grand imperial axis and quieter corners of the Forbidden City, following stories of emperors, empresses, and royal family life that reveal the palace beyond its monumental architecture.
🧱 Walk the Mountain Ridges of Mutianyu
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall, a beautifully restored section winding across forested mountains, with time to walk between historic watchtowers and enjoy expansive views of the surrounding countryside.
🍵 Experience Traditional Beijing Hutong Life
Travel through Beijing's traditional hutong neighborhoods, visit a local courtyard family, try Chinese calligraphy, and end the day with an authentic Beijing roast duck dinner.
🌿 Discover Beijing's Imperial Rituals & Gardens
See local morning life among the ceremonial architecture of the Temple of Heaven, then stroll through the lakes, corridors, pavilions, and landscaped scenery of the Summer Palace.
Day
01
Beijing Airport / Railway Station → Beijing Hotel
Approx. 10-55 km / 0.5-1.5 hrs
Day
02
Beijing Hotel → Tian'anmen Square → Forbidden City → Beijing Hutongs → Beijing Roast Duck Restaurant → Beijing Hotel
Approx. 15-25 km / 1-1.5 hrs
Day
03
Beijing Hotel → Temple of Heaven → Mutianyu Great Wall → Beijing Hotel
Approx. 160-180 km / 3.5-4.5 hrs
Day
04
Beijing Hotel → Summer Palace → Beijing Airport / Railway Station
Approx. 30-85 km / 1-2.5 hrs
Day
01
Selected Hotel in Beijing
Standard Double Room
Day
02
Selected Hotel in Beijing
Standard Double Room
Day
03
Selected Hotel in Beijing
Standard Double Room
The Cost Includes

• Professional licensed English-speaking guide

• Private air-conditioned vehicle for scheduled transfers and sightseeing

• Admission tickets and activities listed in the itinerary

• 3 nights of hotel accommodation in Beijing

• Hotel breakfast from Day 2 to Day 4

• Scheduled lunch on Day 2

• Beijing roast duck dinner on Day 2

• Scheduled hutong rickshaw experience

• Local hutong family visit and Chinese calligraphy experience

• Scheduled boat ride on Kunming Lake at 【Summer Palace】 when operating

• Scheduled airport / railway station, hotel, and sightseeing transfers

The Cost Excludes

• International and domestic flights or train tickets to and from Beijing

• China visa

• Lunches and dinners not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

• Cable car, chairlift, toboggan, or other optional transportation at 【Mutianyu Great Wall】 unless specifically confirmed in the final quotation

• Optional Beijing Central Axis e-bike experience

• Drinks and personal expenses

• Single Room Supplement

• Optional activities not listed in the itinerary

• Travel insurance

• Tips to guides and drivers

• Any service not specifically listed under "The Cost Includes"

Booking Notice

• The published price is based on 2 adults traveling together on a private tour. Final pricing may vary according to travel dates, group size, itinerary adjustments, and hotel selection.

• Tickets for 【Forbidden City】 must be reserved in advance and are subject to daily availability. Please provide valid passport details when booking.

• 【Forbidden City】 is normally closed on Mondays except certain Chinese public holidays, so the sightseeing sequence may need to be adjusted according to your travel dates.

• Security arrangements or official activities around 【Tian'anmen Square】 may occasionally require changes to the visit time or route.

• The standard itinerary includes walking at 【Mutianyu Great Wall】. Cable cars, chairlifts, toboggans, or other scenic transportation are not included unless specifically confirmed in your final quotation.

• The Kunming Lake boat service at 【Summer Palace】 is seasonal and normally does not operate during the colder winter period. If boats are unavailable, the visit will continue on foot along the lakeside route.

• Day 4 includes 【Summer Palace】 before departure, so a later flight or train is recommended. Early departures may require the sightseeing program to be shortened or adjusted.

• The optional Beijing Central Axis e-bike experience is not part of the standard 4-day itinerary and is more suitable if you have additional time in Beijing.

• This private itinerary can be customized according to your interests, arrival and departure schedule, walking preference, and hotel requirements.

Refund Policy

• More than 30 days before departure: 10% cancellation fee

• 30-15 days before departure: 20% cancellation fee

• 14-7 days before departure: 30% cancellation fee

• 6-2 days before departure: 50% cancellation fee

• Less than 48 hours before departure or no-show: 100% cancellation fee

• Any non-refundable costs already incurred for hotels, tickets, transportation or other services will be deducted from the refundable amount.

FAQ
Is this a private tour?
Yes. The published reference price is based on 2 people traveling together on a private tour, with private scheduled road transportation and an English-speaking local guide.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
Yes. A professional licensed English-speaking guide is included for the scheduled sightseeing and transfers.
Do 【Forbidden City】 tickets need to be booked in advance?
Yes. 【Forbidden City】 tickets are limited and must normally be booked in advance. Your valid passport information is required for reservation and entry.
Is the boat ride at 【Summer Palace】 included?
Yes, the scheduled Kunming Lake boat ride is treated as included when the service is operating. The boats normally stop during the colder winter period, in which case the sightseeing route continues on foot.
Which meals are included?
Hotel breakfast is included from Day 2 to Day 4. Day 2 also includes the scheduled lunch and Beijing roast duck dinner. Other lunches and dinners are not included unless arranged in advance.
Are cable cars included at 【Mutianyu Great Wall】?
The current standard itinerary does not specifically confirm the cable car, chairlift, or toboggan as a fixed inclusion. These can be arranged according to your preferred walking level and should be confirmed in the final quotation.
Is there a lot of walking?
The overall walking level is moderate. 【Forbidden City】 involves several hours of mostly flat walking, while 【Mutianyu Great Wall】 includes stone steps and steeper sections. 【Summer Palace】 and 【Temple of Heaven】 also involve regular outdoor walking.
Can this itinerary be customized?
Yes. This is a private tour, so the sightseeing pace, hotel arrangements, hutong experience, Great Wall walking distance, and arrival or departure schedule can be adjusted according to your needs.
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